Minnesota Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support the healthy development of children and youth (ages 0-18) in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, early childhood, middle childhood,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations, in multiple states to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early childhood...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will support...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Focus areas include measuring human progress and promoting independent media. Eligible applicants are those with a national focus, a strong history of success, and r...

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals that ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is intende...

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address and prevent homelessness. The purpose of this program is to improve the lives of individuals, families, and children who are homeless. Eligible organizations serve homeless individua...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, the arts, children, and healthcare. The Foundation continues to refine its priorities as opportunities and conditions change. Consideration will be ...

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damages to their collections, media, or equipment due to natural disasters including floods, earthquakes, a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Consideratio...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the co...

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for fundraising event support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that enhance the lives of local residents through programs in the arts, education, and women's, men's, and children's health issues. Requests wil...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for technology services. Applicants must be verified by a third party prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to provide nonprofits with beneficial products and services and t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support activities that promote justice and social change. Funding is intended for organizations that are actively responding to oppression, are creating relationships with social justice organizations, an...

Grants of up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations that serve rural communities to address urgent needs. Grant funds may also be used to defray the costs of training opportunities. Funding is intended to help organizations to respond to unforeseen and time-sensitive i...

Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states where the funding source does business for programs focusing on diversity and inclusion, youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Eligible...

Grants to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Applications are invited for activities that enhance the vitality and health of communities wit...

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools in multiple states to support planning, designing, and building new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to enhance low-income communities that do not have a playspace o...

In-kind grants of promotional products to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, faith-based organizations, and schools. Promotional materials may be used as a way to acknowledge and thank donors, attract volunteers, and promote an applicant's ca...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice programs and activities. Funding is intended to advance social and economic justice while supporting the foundation's legacy of socially conscious musical plays and songs. Activities must fulfill ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the urgent needs of individuals and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to unanticipated health or human ...

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Eligible organizations are those seeking to build, expand, or add to a small library, as well as those presenting new books for children to take h...

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as...

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit eligible native populations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives to enrich, enhance, and promote the overall well-being and welfa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...

Grants to USA nonprofit shelters that provide housing for victims of domestic violence and their pets. Funding is intended for operational support or capital improvements specifically related to the maintenance and housing of pets. Grants are also given to nonprofit an...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public service organizations for programs to benefit local residents in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include arts and culture, community engagement experiences, efforts to protect the environment, work f...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth throughout the country. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, youth development, and mentorship. The goal of the program is to help children and youth become pro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible counties for economic development feasibility studies. Projects must take place in rural areas where the funding ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to promote the arts and environmental conservation. Applications are invited for projects involving music, theater, art, parks, green spaces, and wildl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects should ...

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's depar...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and government animal shelters for financial assistance to cover the costs associated with medical procedures for dogs. Funding is intended for necessary medical treatments and emergency serv...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for small-scale arts activities. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance or develop regional or local artists, arts audiences, or arts resour...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations in a ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the areas of patient services, medical and scientific education, and charitable events related to healthcare and social ser...

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA public school districts in eligible states to improve K-12 education in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to enhance the educational opportunities for students in public schools to ensure equ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals for events and activities to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing projects. Eligible proposals enhance the p...