Minnesota Grants for Individuals

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and private entities to propose solutions using quantum technologies for a wide range of biomedical uses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. The program aims to address key subje...

Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme climates or re...

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuition r...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying students for projects and activities to combat plastic pollution. Applicants must participate in required online activities hosted by the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants to USA researchers partnered with BIPOC arts organizations for research that is important to both partners. Research topics may include equity in the arts and the organizational well-being of BIPOC arts organizations, as well as other related topics. Funding is ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

Grants to USA and territories entities to build or renovate a manufacturing facility. Applicants are required to submit a statement of interest prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support the construction and renovation of facilities to support clean en...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to educational inequities. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, oppo...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that increase access to healthcare and foster health equity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, op...

Fellowship awards of $25,000 to Minnesota artists to recognize and support artistic excellence. The fellowship is intended to support the artistic process of mid-career media artists, including screenwriters, directors, and creative artists. In addition to the monetary...

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The purp...

Grants to USA scientists and researchers affiliated with research organizations and institutions for research projects related to peanut consumption and its effects on human health. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of topic areas that address nutrition and pea...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed ...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in t...

Fellowships to USA and territories individuals to conduct research projects related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The fellowships are intended to support a range of projects and activities that...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and present new works of performance art in New York City. Funding is intended to support the career advancement of early-career artists of all backgrounds. Selected artists are expected to pre...

Grants to USA early-career researchers at IHEs for research projects related to the criminal justice system. Funding is intended to give assistant professors the research experience necessary to advance in the field, while also providing research and dated needed to in...

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

Grants of up to $3,600 to Minnesota artists and culture bearers in eligible regions for projects that advance artistic growth and professional development. Funding is intended to assist mid-career artists by providing support for art projects in any art discipline or f...

Fellowships to USA individuals from BIPOC backgrounds to obtain professional experience in environmentalism and conservation. The purpose of the program is to provide BIPOC professionals with opportunities to gain professional opportunities and career development in th...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop sustainable business models. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Applicants must use existing climate data, projections,...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories female artists for art projects with an environmental focus. Funding is intended for thought-provoking projects that benefit and engage the public. Applications are encouraged from artists of color, artists with disabiliti...

Grants to USA investigators for research addressing the impact of air pollution on health. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that utilizes air quality data collected from satellites. The overarching goa...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams of small businesses and academic organizations to participate in a challenge related to protecting undersea infrastructure. Funding is intended for the development of technological solutions to monito...

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals in a range of disciplines to participate in a professional development and enrichment program in the fields of aging and healthcare. The fellowship program offers training in communications, professional networking, and ...

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada high school astronomy teacher or educator to recognize exceptional contributions to astronomy education. Candidates for this award demonstrate outstanding teaching and commitment to planetarium- or classroom-based education, including t...

Awards to USA individuals to recognize their outstanding work to benefit children. Nominations will be accepted for individuals who have had an outstanding impact on children's lives through charitable or volunteer work at a nonprofit children's charity. All finalists ...

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program will include mentoring, webinars, a weekend retreat, and participation at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization. The Foundation focuses on nurtur...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International college and university students at accredited institutions for participation in a conference related to technology research. Applicants are required to provide a faculty statement with their application. Funding is intended to a...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada investigators for scientific research related to cerebrovascular disease. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive a grant application. Requests will be accepted from individuals working in epidemiology,...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to create an outdoor immersive installation in Kentucky. The applicants will receive a stipend and a construction budget. The project is intended to support proposals that provide engaging experiences with topics a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to offset the cost of attending a computer science conference. Funding is available to individuals in industry or academia who work in computer science or a related field and face financial ...

Award of $25,000 to a USA individual who has shown excellence in mentoring other people in the field of bioethics. The recipient can mentor professionals in any field, as long as there is a bioethics connection. Nominees from the nonprofit, industry, government, and ac...

Opportunity for USA and Japan scholars to participate in a fellowship exchange program related to advancing biomedical and bioengineering research. The purpose of the fellowship program is to advance the careers of early-stage researchers and support groundbreaking sci...

Opportunity for USA IHEs, non-federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, utilities, other energy sector partners, software developers, and scientists to improve electric sector systems. Funding is intended for partnerships of utility and energy sector companies with so...

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada journalists and newsrooms for local investigative reporting that serves underrepresented communities. The program is intended to provide much-needed resources to journalists working on document-focused repor...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for career development activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of opportunities to significantly advance the artists' careers. Grants are open to individuals whose primary residence is in zip co...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies addressing health equity related to ovarian cancers. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent as a first step prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research about overcoming the...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit institutions for collaborative research projects on ovarian cancer and/or related gynecologic cancers. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. Funding is in...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and international researchers for collaborative studies on ovarian cancer using machine learning or AI. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. The funding is intended for research in coordinat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinical or post-doctoral fellows affiliated with nonprofit institutions to receive mentoring in ovarian cancer research. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support the...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international junior faculty affiliated with nonprofit institutions and hospitals to support their work in the field of ovarian cancer. A Letter of Intent must be submitted before a full application. Funding is intended to allow the faculty m...

Grants to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Priority may be given to early-career reporters. Projects should focus on health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these ine...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations, government and tribal agencies, and schools for community arts activities. Funding is intended for activities that provide meaningful arts experiences within local communities. Eligi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams of scientists for research projects in the life sciences. Applicants must register prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended to support research projects that are international, collaborative, interdiscip...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to psychological testing. Funding is intended to support projects that explore the professional and ethical use ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to devise educational solutions to environmental concerns. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the program is for individuals to identify place-based ...

Award of $20,000 to a USA investigator to recognize excellence in the field of health care research. The purpose of this program is to honor original research articles that were published in the previous year. Research articles should address one of the following subje...