Minnesota Grants for Individuals

Prizes to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of individuals, and institutions for creating innovative gene editing technology. Funding is intended for systems that will enable the treatment of various genetic disorders, including those whose relevant cel...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, journalists, scientists, and artists for professional projects abroad. Grants are intended to cover the cost of travel, living costs in-country, and the cost of a stipend. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in teaching, r...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend and wil...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, teams, IHEs, and agencies to develop circular supply chains for relevant goods. Successful applicants will receive both a cash prize as well as consultation and technical assistance ...

Opportunity for USA individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to join a contest to spur development in the solar energy industry. Applicants will be able to compete in several tracks, with the possibility of earning prize money and te...

Grants to USA and Netherlands researchers associated with IHEs, publicly funded institutions, and laboratories to address sustainable food production systems. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs addressin...

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire, impr...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, public entities, for-profits, individuals, and government agencies to replace older diesel buses and trucks with more energy-efficient vehicles. Funding is intended to improve air quality, enhance public health, and reduce emissions in l...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects to assess fishery stock. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico researchers and scholars for projects that advance scholarly craft research. Funding is intended for expenses related to research. Previously funded projects include research on textile and fabric artists, silk-making, basket-making, broom...

Grants of $8,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities an...

Opportunity for USA young artists to compete for a cash prize and in-kind support in a variety of disciplines. The goal of the program is to identify outstanding young artists and encourage their development in the following disciplines: film, jazz, classical music, th...

Opportunity for USA and territories individuals, teams, and companies to participate in a competition to develop and demonstrate technologies that will enhance the abilities of unmanned aircraft during emergency situations. Funding is intended for the development of te...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers and students for collaborative research related to forest sites. The purpose of the program is to pair researchers with scientists already involved with eligible sites. Funding is restri...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease. ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....

Grants of $8,000 to Minnesota emerging artists to produce and present public works of art in a wide range of disciplines. Artists are required to submit site permission with their application. For the purposes of these grants, public art can be defined broadly as artwo...

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota emerging artists to help support preliminary activities related to public art projects. Funding is intended to support the early steps of projects, including activities such as research, development, and planning. Eligible uses of funds in...

Grants of $5,000 to Minnesota individuals for public art career advancement. Funding is intended to support the professional development of artists in a wide range of media and practices. Eligible activities may include conferences, skill development, apprenticeships, ...

Grants of $10,000 to Minnesota artists to create new publicly accessible works of art. Funding is intended for pieces of work in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to the following: performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture, and...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA agricultural professionals partnering with groups of farmers for sustainable farming projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for educational, research, and demonstration projects. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging artists to join a program at a craft school. The program is intended for artists who are interested in expanding their abilities while performing integral jobs at the school. Fellows will work part-time in position...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas as to how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal o...

Opportunity for USA qualifying entrepreneurs to participate in a business accelerator program. This program will provide participants with the tools, mentorship, and funding to test out new ideas. Entrepreneurs across all industries are welcome to apply. Applicants mus...

Prizes to USA high school student teams for the development of clean energy strategies for local communities. By participating, students will learn how they can make real-world changes, be connected to resources in the field, and be inspired to consider careers in clea...

Fellowships to USA doctoral candidates for a professional development program in education. Funding is intended for early career researchers pursuing research to improve the formal and informal education field. The fellowship includes retreats, networking, writing supp...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with an IHE or nonprofit organization for research addressing profound autism. Funding is intended to support research into the understanding of individuals with profound autism, who are ...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, agencies, and IHEs to develop AI and/or machine learning solutions that will accelerate the review of proposals for specific solicitations. This program is intended to reduce the amount of time an...

Grants to Minnesota young artists in eligible counties for arts-based camps and arts-related studies across a range of disciplines. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible yo...

Grants to Minnesota BIPOC artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not limited t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Funding is intended to address regional conflicts, reduce nuclear threats, partner with like-minded social justice movements, an...

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The commit...

Opportunity for a USA scholar to teach, mentor, and conduct research at a university in Finland for a semester. In addition to the sharing of academic resources, this exchange program is also intended to promote and strengthen international relationships. Researchers i...

Opportunity for USA faculty members at universities or nonprofit research institutes for career development in the field of bioethics. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support research projects that ad...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to use the funding source's collections in the United States for their research. Fellows are expected to devote the majority of their time to conducting research but are also expected to get involved in un...

Fellowship to USA scholars and writers to support studies on twentieth-century art. Funding is intended for individuals who have proven their talent through accomplishments in the field, and are not currently in an academic program. The program is designed to support a...

Grants to Minnesota individual artists from underrepresented and underserved communities in eligible counties to increase access to the arts for local residents. Funding is intended for projects that include a public element. Eligible applicants have a primary address ...

Grants to USA and territories researchers associated with hospitals and oncology practices to increase the number of Black men participating in eligible clinical trials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intend...

Fellowships with a stipend of $70,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out postdoctoral research at IHEs, nonprofit hospitals, and research institutions in Canada. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of humanities, social sciences,...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota teachers and youth organizations for food and farming education programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of supplies, field trips, and interactive learning programs. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable and creative programs ...

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and Mexico student teams to participate in a robotics competition. Teams are required to register for the event prior to receiving a grant. Funding is intended to support newly formed teams by offsetting the cost of competition registrati...

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop th...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted with...

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed for ind...

Grant of up to $8,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical r...

Grants to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct studies related to respiratory viruses, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is inten...

Grant of $19,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist for research projects. Eligible applicants are researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit institutions. Research projects may address scholarly, applied, or scientific research, and/or educational acti...

Grants to USA individuals to mitigate expenses associated with having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended to benefit patients and their families who have significant financial constraints. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support home...