Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities, ment...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, public, and private organizations to provide opportunities for individuals earning below the poverty level to attain higher salaries and economic self-sufficiency. Additional consideration is given to programs serving populations that tra...
Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...
Grants to Minnesota Tribal entities, housing corporations, private developers, nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, and housing owners to promote affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for rental and single-family projects that benefit low-income res...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects for hi...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories include b...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Native entities, and LEAs to develop and carry out digital equity projects. Funding is intended for projects and activities to encourage adoption and use of broadband more widely and purposeful...
Grants to Minnesota local government agencies and tribal entities for environmental projects. Funding is intended for activities that help communities prepare wastewater infrastructure for the impacts of climate change. These projects are specifically meant to protect ...
Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve banking access. The goal of the funding program is to enhance availability of affordable and safe accounts and promote banking access efforts. Eligi...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and civic affairs, social and economic...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, environment...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, resident associations, tribes, and housing authorities to help public and tribal housing residents achieve economic stability and independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete....
Grants to Minnesota townships, cities, tribes, and government economic development authorities in eligible regions to provide critical services and enhance economic development for local communities. A pre-application to determine eligibility is required prior to apply...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public entities for services and programs to benefit the community in eligible areas. Focus areas include education, economic development, youth and senior enrichment, and beautification. Eligible applicants are located w...
Grants of $50,000 and in-kind donations valued at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to address social justice in local communities. The goal of the program is to promote service to underserved communities and to provide solutions to challenges faced by these commu...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs that fall into one of the following cat...
Grants to USA and territories local and state government agencies, tribes, metropolitan planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations for transportation infrastructure initiatives. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...
Grants to Minnesota transit agencies to enhance transportation services in rural and small urban areas. Funding is intended to promote large-scale capital improvement projects required to advance the delivery and improvement of modern transit services. These capital gr...
Grants to Minnesota transit agencies to improve, renovate, or construct transportation facilities in rural and small urban areas. Applicants must submit an architect’s conceptual design and conceptual budget prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and act...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...
Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Native-led qualifying nonprofit organizations for capacity building activities. Funding is intended to assist in the development of both emerging and more established organizations that serve tribal communities. The p...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for community betterment activities. Funding is intended to support projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities th...
Grants to Northeastern Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), emphasis will be placed on supporting basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and oth...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant commun...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for projects to benefit the local economy. Funding is intended for projects that are of public benefit, including capital requests that will be used for economic development p...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Previously funded areas of focus include education and skills development, health, disabilities, transportation, housing, economic grants, and homelessness. In rece...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit local residents, especially those from historically marginalized communities. Funding is intended to address concerns impacting economic success and individual auton...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to enhance community resilience. Funding is intended to help communities deal with a variety of shocks and stresses. Applicants must be located in or provide s...
Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address critical community issues in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote upward mobility, enhance community resilience, and foster a sense of belonging. Eligible appli...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota companies in eligible locations to promote growth and business success. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to create and retain jobs or increase revenues of local for-profit entities. The program is designed to assis...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests are limit...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, New York, and Texas nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs within, but not lim...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...
Grants to USA state agencies, agricultural trade organizations, regional trade groups, and eligible for-profit organizations to diversify the agricultural export market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...
Grants to Minnesota community-based organizations to provide skills training and other employment-related services to low-income communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to provide skills tra...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit and enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on education, cultural and communi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International education and workforce startups to participate in an accelerator program. Funding is intended to connect startups with investors and mentors and generate innovative approaches to these fields. This program is hybrid, with...
Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to commu...
In-kind support to USA and territories local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for community development projects. The program is intended to promote outdoor recreation and tourism, investment in communities, and conservation. Special consideration will ...
Grants to USA Federal land management agencies and Tribes for transportation infrastructure improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of state, county, or local governmen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations serving immigrant and refugee populations for general operating support. Funded projects should serve the immigrant population and should focus on healthcare, economic empowerment, language access, and access to public benefits and...
Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers to conduct social sciences research. Priority will be given to proposals from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research that identi...