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Grants for Minnesota Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,630 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Minnesota. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Studi...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Medic...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Promote Dog Health

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and research institutions for studies to advance the health of dogs. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for clinical trials and studies to create ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 221584

Grants to USA Entities for Research Centers that Study Obesity and/or Nutrition

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research centers that study obesity and/or nutrition. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 230667

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Organizational Capacity and Growth

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying arts affiliates in eligible regions to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended for purchases and activities that enhance local arts organizations and support their growth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 183000

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Non-Addictive Pain Medications

Deadline: 10/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to develop non-addictive pain medications. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for precl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230294

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Application Develo...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 207248

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin K-12 Schools to Improve the Quality of Music Education

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin public and private K-12 schools in eligible locations to improve the quality of music education. Eligible expenses include instruments, sheet music, community outreach, concerts, guest artists and instructors, comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 148924

Grants to USA IHEs for Small Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs for biomedical research projects to engage undergraduate or graduate students, particularly those from typically underrepresented backgrounds, in small-scale research. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 201174

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for services and programs that improve the health of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of healthcare, health education, and prevention. Eligible programs will address health-related c...

GrantWatch ID#: 207289

Grants to USA IHEs for Small-Scale Biomedical Research Projects for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA IHEs for small-scale biomedical research projects for undergraduate students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide clinical trial research funding to institutions that t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214565

Grants to USA Health Professional Schools to Conduct Small Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA health professional schools to conduct small biomedical research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance research opportunities for students at schools that do no...

GrantWatch ID#: 215201

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Engage Students in Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for collaborative science and engineering research activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to engage undergraduate and graduate stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 174400

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Web Design and Digital Needs

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224222

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 137510

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for Math and Physics Projects

Deadline: 02/24/27 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational institutions for collaborative projects in theoretical physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175673

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Healthcare Providers for Vitiligo Innovation

Deadline: 10/29/26

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers and organizations, and individuals affiliated with organizations and institutions to recognize innovative contributions to the vitiligo community. The purpose of the program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222190

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of community service, education and youth, community economic assistance, environment, emergency energy assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226276

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Nonprofits for Social Action Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that promote community health and stability and help underserved and under-resourced residents. The Foundation p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216726

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support Young Science and Technology Researchers

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs and nonprofit organizations to support young researchers in various science and technology fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for innovative basic or...

GrantWatch ID#: 222061

Grants to USA Investigators to Mitigate the Loss of Federal Research Funding

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA investigators, IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions to mitigate the loss of federal research funding. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects associated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223698

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and services that enhance the quality of life for the local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226167

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists associated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and health systems to conduct research projects. Funding is intended for nurses currently enrolled in doctoral programs to conduct mentored research...

GrantWatch ID#: 227638

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Nurse Anesthesia Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico individual investigators, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government-owned health entities for research related to nurse anesthesia. Funding is intended to support large and impactful investigations. Eligible costs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227639

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entities to Increase Nurse Anesthesiologist Workforce Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, and IHEs to increase diversity in the nurse anesthesiologist workforce. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs including equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227640

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Early-Career Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico early-career nurse anesthesiologists to conduct research. Funding is intended for people who received their certification within the past five years to conduct rigorous investigations addressing specific questions. The awarded investi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227641

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs who have recently completed a PhD program for anesthesiology research. Funding is intended to support early-career CRNAs in pursuing a career that includes research and to open the door for future funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227642

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Establish a Genomics Data Coordination Center

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or IHE to establish a data coordination center in the field of genomics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230385

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Establish a Genomic Research Technology Center

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to establish a technology center to assist in genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 230387

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Genomic Research Tools

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop innovative tools for genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230388

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, the arts, environment, large-scale and sustainable initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 172271

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that create a positive impact worldwide. Focus areas include healthcare, arts, environment, peace, education, child welfare, and community initiatives. However, proposals addressing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176816

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Arts Projects Benefiting ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support public arts projects that include, but are not limited to, sculptures, murals, theatrical play...

GrantWatch ID#: 177076

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Development and Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Legal Services and Legal Rights

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to legal services and legal rights. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve the justice system...

GrantWatch ID#: 184364

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Provide Services for Individuals with...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible regions to serve individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended to support the provision of equipment, programs, and projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186677

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit community organizations for community projects and programs in eligible areas . Funding is intended for general operations support, new projects and programs, equipment and materials, and capital support. Projects must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187084

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative projects and programs that help to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions and Organizations for Medical Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions and organizations to advance medical education activities for the benefit of researchers and healthcare professionals. Eligible focus areas include multiple sclerosis, lupus, spinal muscular atrophy, kidney tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 193612
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