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Number of available Grants: 41

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Remove Beavers from Private Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

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 beaver...

GrantWatch ID#: 211889

Grants to Minnesota Commercial Property Owners for Awnings and Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota commercial property owners in eligible locations for capital improvements. Funding is intended to enhance the downtown area. Eligible expenses include new or replacement awnings and signage. Properties must be located within the local commercia...

GrantWatch ID#: 208063

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Businesses, and Individuals for Water Quali...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

Grants to Minnesota Agencies in Eligible Counties for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, counties, and agencies in eligible locations to support local communities. Some applicants must complete a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support residential and commercial development projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 194772

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, business and professional associations, neighborhood groups, schools, and government agencies for significant water quality improvement projects in eligible regions. An initial application is required prior to a full proposal. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194226

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Projects should fit in one or more of the focus areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, environment, and disaster re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225944

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Minnesota Landowners for Projects to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Qualit...

Deadline: Ongoing

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, raingarde...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215876

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Minnesota Small Businesses to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota new businesses in eligible locations for start-up assistance. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the development of the technical, management, or marketing capabilities of em...

GrantWatch ID#: 222651

Grants to Minnesota Businesses and Nonprofits to Implement Green Practices to Reduce Pollution

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Minnesota businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that help reduce pollution and build a healthier environment for area residents. Funding is intended for new projects that reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emission...

GrantWatch ID#: 179242