Minnesota Grants for Individuals

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Grants to USA reporters, media outlets, and journalists for urgent, time-sensitive journalistic investigations. Funding is intended for travel, equipment rental, and the collection of documents necessary for the investigation. The reports may be in print, audio, or vid...

Tax credits of up to $4,500 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purchased o...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of independent advances in the field of historical sound recording. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have dedicated their personal time to improving, developing, an...

Grants to USA and territories individuals and households for disaster relief efforts and recovery support. Funding is intended to assist residents who have been negatively affected by natural disasters. The goal of the grant program is to help impacted individuals with...

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, opera...

Grants of $1,000 to USA individuals in financial need. Funding is intended to empower teenagers and inspire philanthropy and a spirit of giving by providing teens with the opportunity to nominate and present funds to vulnerable adults. Groups of teens may also submit a...

Grants and loans to USA military members, veterans, and family members for financial assistance. Funding may be used for unexpected emergency financial needs and to improve the individual's financial situation. The purpose of the program is to assist members of the mil...

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develo...

Grants to USA bomb disposal experts and their family members for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide assistance in paying for current needs such as travel expenses, childcare, debt relief, special equipment necessary due to job-related injuries, and re...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA Coast Guard members for basic needs after natural disasters. Funding is intended to relieve the personal financial burden that these first responders experience as their own homes are damaged and destroyed by disasters. The grants can be u...

Grants and scholarships to USA Coast Guard members and their families for assistance following a catastrophe within the family. Funding is intended to assist with family expenses if a Coast Guard member passes away, is injured, or is critically ill, or if a member's sp...

Grants to USA qualifying service members, veterans, and first responders for financial support to offset personal and family monetary difficulties. Funding is intended to support injured, wounded, critically ill, and disabled active duty service members, veterans, and...

Grant of $12,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying graduate student to conduct psychology dissertation research. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. Preference will be given to proposals of the ex...

Grants and loans to USA first responders and military individuals for a range of programs related to purchasing a home. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and apply. Grants are available for mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and...

Grants of up to $600 to Minnesota artists, culture bearers, and nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to take advantage of sudden opportunities or address urgent needs related to extraneous circumstances, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding may be used f...

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota neighborhood associations, community organizations, and residents for events that build local communities in eligible locations. Examples of eligible activities include social gatherings, neighborhood block parties, and movie nights. E...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small businesses owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ses...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to help develop their artistic careers. Artists using the following media are eligible to apply: photography, illustration, videography, and 3D art. Successful applicants will create content in partne...

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for children below the age of 18. Assistance may be requested for equipment, treatment, vehicle modifications, ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives that address global challenges. Funding is intended for innovative ideas that are in the early stages of development and that have the poten...

Grants to USA scholars for research projects to advance clean energy technology and innovation. Funding is intended for projects that build multidisciplinary networks, generate novel research, disseminate information for decision-making, and train the next generation o...

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measurement,...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International investigators and teams to conduct impactful oceanic research. Successful applicants will receive access to scientific facilities, a vessel, research tools, lab equipment, and other relevant services. Eligible research ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA engineering students who identify as female for education-related expenses. Some applicants must schedule an interview before completing their application. Students studying at specific institutions of higher learning are encouraged to ap...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members of veterans to participate in a business development program. The program is open to veterans and their immediate family members at any stage of their business development. Successful applicants will receive assistance in...

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and conservation funds. Some loans are available for socially...

Financial assistance to USA and territories pharmacy owners to repair pharmacies following a disaster. Funding is intended to repair community pharmacies in the wake of illnesses, accidents, disasters, and other unfortunate circumstances. Applicants do not need to be m...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operations, e...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota residential and commercial property owners and developers to upgrade buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and projects including renovation, full structure deconstruct...

Grants to Minnesota owners or operators of publically owned community-based drinking water supply systems to address and prevent water contamination. Funding is intended for expenses, including staff and consultant costs, related to planning and designing long-term tre...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA veterans and active-duty military individuals to assist in opening a business. Funding is intended to give veterans the boost of capital and advice that can allow them to begin their journey as successful business owners. Program staff wi...

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these individuals purchase a h...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to develop vaccine mechanisms for identified and as...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to volunteer their services in Israel during the current crisis. Participants will choose between organizing goods for civil personnel, helping food rescue efforts, and volunteering on a kibbutz. Preference wil...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and Puerto Rico military families to meet basic needs. The purpose of the grant program is to provide a more stable home environment for the minor children of military service members. Funding is intended to help families cover costs relat...

Grants to USA individuals in financial difficulty to help pay for essential needs. Eligible expenses include payment of medical, funeral, utility, and housing costs. Funding is intended to support individuals who are experiencing difficulty due to events over which the...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 16-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, tutori...

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota landowners to improve the surface water quality of wetlands, streams, and lakes in eligible regions. Grantees will receive project planning and implementation assistance as well as technical assistance from experts in landscaping...

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota landowners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities involving native plants and seeds, including but not limited to shoreline stabilization, raingardens, a...

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual property owners in eligible locations to promote beaver removal activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reimburse property owners for hiring a trapper to remove beavers. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers to optimize the use of the funding source's blockchain technology. Applications will be assessed based on factors including the applicant's business plan, track record, funding status, and alignment with the funding s...

Awards to USA current or former elected officials at any level of government to recognize courageous acts during their tenure. The award is intended to recognize politicians who worked for the greater good, even in the face of great opposition and when their actions we...

In-kind grants of learning resources to USA unemployed individuals for workforce training. The purpose of this program is to enhance work-related skills and help people pursue careers in technical fields. The program is aimed at individuals who have lost their jobs due...

Grants to USA hospitality workers for disaster relief efforts and emergency assistance. Funding is intended to assist employees in the hospitality sector who are impacted by a natural disaster and facing financial challenges. Assistance may include direct financial aid...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators are li...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative reporting related to scientific misinformation and disinformation. Funding is intended to support initiatives that expose news outlets that spread disinformation and for the devel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative stories that address topics and issues that threaten democracy in the United States and worldwide. Funding is intended to support stories that are underrepresented and that tackle...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...