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 cities, tribal governments, watershed districts and organizations, nonprofit organizations, and PreK-12 schools for pollinator conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up to seven days. Funding may be used fo...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs and activities that strengthen communities by supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization. For a list of eligible ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goa...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Individuals may use ...
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...
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 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 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin community organizations and groups to support organizational operations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that are servin...
Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible areas for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, address the...
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 $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities and school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program impleme...
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 USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance STEM educational opportunities for K-12 students and programs th...
Fellowships with a stipend of $75,000 per year to USA and territories, Canada, and Mexico individual indigenous people for leadership development. Funding is intended to enhance skills in education, mentorship, network building, and theories of change. Fellows will be ...
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 to Minnesota qualifying local government agencies, counties, and development authorities in eligible regions to support projects that promote economic and urban development. Funding is intended to support initial design and planning activities such as financial ...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include affordable housing, economic...
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...
Grants to Minnesota community groups and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, restoration, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include site planning, land acquisition...
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 to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit organizations for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations take several weeks to finalize. Eligible projects are those that...
Grants and loans to Minnesota local governments, port authorities, economic development authorities, and housing and redevelopment authorities to revitalize blighted sites. Funding is intended to redevelop industrial, residential, or commercial sites. The programs prov...
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 nonprofit organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food and agriculture, health equity, and sustainable community developmen...
Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, and c...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, multi-state groups of entities, and special purpose districts for large-scale bridge improvement projects. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that promote increased voter participation and citizen education in the election process. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intende...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational and religious institutions, and public entities for programs that promote economic and racial equity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital and general operating needs. Priority will be given to marginalized populations. Eligible applicants are organizations...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education and lead...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, jo...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support programming for women and girls. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justice, eco...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public organizations in eligible locations to enhance the local community. Focus areas include education, arts, economic development, and historic preservation. Eligible projects should benefit the communities included in...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...
Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals for collaborative research on economics and decision sciences. Funding is intended to support studies related to the institutions and processes of the American econo...
Grants to Georgia, Minnesota, and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community; education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment; and financial literacy. The Foundation accep...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public school districts serving eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support economic and community development. Eligible applicants serve the people who live and...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating...
Grants to Connecticut and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funds may also be requested for operating support. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of thriving neighborhoods, culturall...
Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and government units for community initiatives and programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Some applicants are required to submit a l...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind donations valued at up to $500 to USA minority-owned small businesses. Funding is intended to promote entrepreneurship and support business owners who are women, people of color, and of low to moderate income. Grants are designed to suppor...
Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in Latin American countries. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the area...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grants are awarded for initiatives in the following four focus areas: Youth and Ed...
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 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 to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian ...
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 ...