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 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 Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and s...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...
Grants to Minnesota tribes and governmental agencies for projects addressing climate change. Funding is intended for projects related to wastewater, stormwater, and community resilience. Priority will be given to BIPOC communities and communities with a high concentrat...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit community development and housing organizations to build organizational capacity. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of low-income househol...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tourism marketing organizations for programs to foster tourism. Funding may be used for marketing campaigns to draw visitors to the state. Eligible expenses include trade shows as well as advertising cost...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota community-based nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for staffing and labor costs related to setting up and taking down the projects, as well as for police ...
Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota women-owned for-profit entities in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to assist women (or those who identify as female) business owners in achieving growth and success. Eligible applicants are majority ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth, disaste...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...
Grants to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and individuals at educational institutions for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that...
Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...
Grants of up to $7,500 to USA grassroots nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the status of women. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support projects that a...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to cultivate emerging leaders who have demonstrated dedication to their community or region and intend to resume their work in those...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices that are...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...
Grants to Minnesota Tribal nations, government agencies, and conservation districts to strengthen communities' ability to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Funding is intended for projects addressing a variety of issues, including transportation, wildfire resilie...
Grants and consulting services to USA, Canada, and International cities to improve how municipal services are delivered. Funding is intended to support the implementation of ideas that are actionable, novel, and potentially impactful. Eligible proposals must focus on a...
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...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for leadership and entrepreneurship development. The purpose of the program is to enable emerging entrepreneurs to develop projects addressing global challenges. Participants will receive...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...
Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that focus on...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support programs that eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended to assist commun...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities should i...
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 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 of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects to advance social justice. The purpose of the program is to help achieve justice and equity for people of African heritage. Eligible applicants ...
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 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 $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 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, community and resource centers, community schools, and libraries for facility enhancements in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, or improveme...
Grants of $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public school districts, for the development and expansion of the public works workforce. The purpose of this program is to promote a diverse workforce through training, education,...
Fellowships of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservation professionals to attend a one-month training program in the US. The program curriculum will be taught by a faculty of international experts who will work with fellows to explore new methods of employi...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and schools in eligible locations for projects to benefit the community. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, environmen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...
Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance and preserve human life. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Applicants for Education proposals must meet with program staff prior to applying. Program areas inclu...
Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...
Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants also receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunit...
Opportunity for USA Community Development Entities to provide investors in low-income communities with tax credits. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The tax credits awarded provide a credit against federal income ta...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecological ...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to address community needs in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for programs, projects, and other activities. Funding is intended to support activities that will...
Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...
Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas including the arts, economic development, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, education, health and...