Minnesota Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations serving BIPOC, queer, and trans communities for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations serving the most vulnerable populations and providing them the resources necessary to...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, CBOs, Tribes, academic institutions, and health boards to encourage state residents to pursue careers in public health. Priority will be given to programs that focus on careers in the governmental public health sector. Fundi...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to establish, expand, or maintain Japanese language education programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover expenditur...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. Applicants are required to complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting a grant application. The purpose of this program is to address ineq...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and government units for community initiatives and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a letter...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers at nonprofit institutions and organizations to research cures and treatments for childhood cancers. The purpose of this program is to support late-translational studies. Preference will be given to research projects that will likely...

Grants to Minnesota local agencies, Tribes, watershed districts, and soil and water conservation districts for projects to address the quality of the water supply. Applicants must request access to the online application system a week prior to the deadline. Funding is ...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for habitat conservation activities that benefit underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local and state units of government, educational institutions, and tribes to preserve the culture and history of the state. Funding is intended to support history-related projects and programs, as well as ac...

Grants to Minnesota hospitals to defray the cost of emergency services. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to help finance large underpayments for various hospital services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency ca...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. The fol...

Opportunity for USA suburban and rural park agencies partnering with community-based organizations to participate in a training program related to sustainability. Selected agencies and organizations will benefit from peer cohort learning, coaching sessions, and person...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional and lo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects to understand patient engagement in medical research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research t...

Grants of up to $6,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada small nonprofit organizations for programs that address issues related to the well-being of women and children. Funding is intended for organizations that have a mission of enhancing the financial and emotion...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for behavioral health programming in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

Grants to Minnesota elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and organizations to support agricultural education. Funding is intended to promote collaborative activities and projects with a focus on agriculture, food, and natural resource edu...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for health-related educational programs, equipment, and events. Funding is also intended for equipment or programs that benefit local youth with disabilities. The goal of the gran...

In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activi...

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of ...

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties to produce community arts activities or sponsor touring artists or activities. Grant funds may be requested to support new or existing arts and cultural p...

Grants of up to $900 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit students in school orchestra programs in eligible locations. Proposals that offer unique educational opportunities to students who may otherwise not have them are strongly encouraged. E...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work toward...

In-kind grant of sports equipment to a Minnesota nonprofit organization or school-based youth sports team in eligible regions. The grant recipient will receive softball and baseball equipment, including batting helmets, gloves, catcher's gear, bats, and balls appropria...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public entities for services and programs to benefit the community in eligible areas. Focus areas include education, charitable causes, and community needs. Eligible applicants are located within the Green...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative programs that support youth well-being and development. Funded initiatives may promote areas such as leadership developme...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support pr...

Grants to Minnesota schools and organizations to promote agricultural and environmental education and workforce development. Funding is intended to support educational programming related to agriculture, food, and natural resources in elementary schools and high school...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education for youth service initiatives. Funding is intended to increase access for students to service opportunities, to empower youth, and to improve communities. Programs should engage students in giving back to their ...

Awards to USA public or private schools under the direction of an LEA, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or the Bureau of Indian Education for establishing and implementing evidence-based health practices. Schools may apply in any or all of nine categories, includ...

In-kind donations of sports equipment to a Minnesota nonprofit, school, or community group to support youth softball and baseball in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant program is to enhance the quality of life for local youth and families. Organizations must ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and organizations for youth-led initiatives to protect and restore nature. Funding is intended for small projects and initiatives that are led by youth up to age 24 that focus on the environment in the applic...

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit health and human services organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a virtual meeting prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects may be a pilot project, anticipated to cont...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, public, and tribal postsecondary institutions for programs to foster inclusive higher education opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support initiatives that increase overall access and enrollment for st...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, laboratories, and agencies to build innovative biology research models. Successful applicants will be invited to use one of the largest computing systems in the world devoted to life sciences research. All p...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, and individuals for projects to replace diesel engines with zero emission or clean diesel engines. Funding is intended for entities that operate and own freight switchers within the state. Funds must be used...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve healthcare delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal of funding is to ensure that developmentally di...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from under...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA orthopaedic fellows and residents affiliated with nonprofit, public, and private IHEs to promote careers in research. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with research. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to prepar...

Grants to Minnesota transit agencies, local government agencies, private for-profit transit operators, and tribal governments to support new and established public transportation providers. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intende...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for architectural assistance to develop impactful community projects. Funding is intended to support costs associated with feasibility studies and project design provided by a professional architectural design team....

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, basic needs, and financial stability. Eligible progra...

Grants of up to $5,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, education, and basic needs. Eligible applicants should target ser...