Minnesota Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA scientists, engineers, and IHEs for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that addresses technological needs and innovation and that supports wor...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals associated with eligible universities and hospitals for research related to hearing. Funding is for research projects related specifically to hearing and balance and that investigate the function and disor...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers, counselors, and educators who instruct high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be used...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field tr...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and experiment...

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international high school guidance counselors to recognize dedication and commitment to preparing students for college. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. The awards are intended to honor staff members who de...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school educators, counselors, and administrators for educational materials related to mental health and well-being. Applicants are required to register as educators prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist educators...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators, administrators, and counselors for experience-based learning programs. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs that engage students in h...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators, administrators, and counselors who instruct high school students to support a dual education curriculum. Funding is intended to guide educators as they teach high school students in both secondary school and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research projects and public engagement programs that address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, entrepreneurship, science, society, and religion. Applicants must submit an online f...

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...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The awar...

Opportunity for USA undergraduate or graduate students to compete for prizes for developing universal design projects. Applicants should submit designs that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Winning designers will receive gift cards for $1,000, $1,500, and $2,000....

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects that are focused on promoting conflict resolution and long-term peace. Priority will be placed on projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be furthered as well as how the caus...

Grants of $250 to USA educators for classroom projects and lessons related to aviation. Eligible applicants are private, charter, and public school K-12 teachers, homeschooling cooperatives, and STEM coordinators. Grant funds may be used to defray the costs of transpor...

Grants of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and i...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to advance knowledge in the field of psychoanalysis. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate how psychoanalysis can offer solutions to social, clinical, and organizational problems...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International BIPOC artists to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to provide artists with the opportunity to improve their glassmaking skills. Residents will receive funds for the purchase of s...

Grants to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Families from all Coast Gu...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. At least one of the $500 prizes will honor protection efforts related to orchid species native to the United State...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant is a...

Grants of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and graduate students for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemitis...

Grants to USA early-career faculty members at nonprofit academic institutions for research related to petroleum. New applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible applicants are scientists and engineers who are within the first three years...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that addr...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to contemporary ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 English language arts teachers to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timelin...

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 Minnesota artists for business support and professional development activities in eligible counties. Smaller requests will also be accepted for small equipment purchases and training opportunities. Requests will be accepted from applicants residing in the fol...

Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technol...

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, small businesses, agencies, IHEs, Native American tribal entities, and individuals for projects benefitting candidate and at-risk species. Funding is intended for applicant...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to benefit individuals experiencing hardship. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cash gra...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

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...

Grants of up to $1,00 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to encourage self-esteem through a wide range of activities. Grants are available to fund leadership, outdoor and wilderness experiences, dance equipment, participation fees, art, culture, and sports. Each applic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close wor...

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with eligible institutions for neurobiology research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to a better understanding of behavioral output or...

Grant of up to $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or rese...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organization representatives to arrange gatherings to discuss skin diseases. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel arrangements for speakers, rentals, catering, and transportation for research-based an...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying high school educators to provide enhanced opportunities for student organizations. Funding is intended to assist club sponsors and advisors of public and private high schools in supporting the student clubs th...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals in eligible locations to promote education and lifelong learning. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art learnin...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects th...

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host instit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on a specific neuro-genetic disorder. Eligible expenses include personnel, supplies, travel, tests and other related expenses, and indirect costs. Funding is intended for proposals that demonstrate poten...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-caree faculty affiliated with nonprofit institutions or government entities for research to benefit the health and safety of children and youth. Funding is intended to support behavior...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychology doctoral student to conduct research for use in writing their dissertation. Funding is intended for a student in community, counseling, or clinical psychology with lived experience whose dissertation topic is related ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize leadership in library services. Nominations are invited on behalf of librarians, library workers, coders, publishers, vendors, and others making an impact on libraries. The purpose of this program is to ...

Grant of $10,000 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...