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Explore 565 grant opportunities available in Minnesota

Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties, Minnesota, for innovative projects that address community challenges like food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nordic Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Grant Program
$50,000
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Upper Midwest to support community programs that preserve and promote Nordic cultural traditions through activities like festivals, workshops, and performances.

Arts
Nonprofits
Alexandria Area Community Foundation Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County to support innovative projects that improve community quality of life across various focus areas such as education, health, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veteran’s Relief Grant
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides one-time financial assistance to veterans and their surviving spouses in Minnesota facing urgent financial crises to help them maintain housing stability and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Income Security and Social Services
Individuals
Development Partnership Grant Program
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to cities, nonprofits, and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for projects that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tourism Grant Program
$14,000
Explore Minnesota
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipal tourism offices, and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to promote tourism and enhance local economies through marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Grant Program
$578,777
Minnesota Horizon Public Health
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Minnesota to implement strategies that address opioid use disorders and their impacts on communities, particularly those disproportionately affected by opioid-related harms.

Health
Nonprofits
Energizing Veteran Resilience Grant
$25,000
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and community assistance to enhance the resilience and well-being of U.S. veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Health
Nonprofits
West 7th Commercial Mural Grant
$10,000
West 7th / Fort Road Federation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides funding for the design and installation of exterior murals on commercial properties in the West 7th corridor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, aimed at enhancing community identity and visual appeal.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Affordable Inclusive Neighborhoods (GAIN) Program
$3,000,000
Olmsted County
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to development teams for creating affordable, owner-occupied homes in Olmsted County, Minnesota, targeting first-time homebuyers and those looking to downsize.

Housing
Nonprofits
Teacher Residency Program Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to teacher preparation programs and their partners in Minnesota to design and expand residency and apprenticeship programs that strengthen the educator workforce pipeline.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational entities for creating gender-neutral, single-user restrooms in schools, promoting inclusivity and privacy for all students.

Education
Independent school districts
Live Well at Home Grant
$350,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help older adults in Minnesota stay in their homes and communities by improving services, housing, and caregiving options.

Health
Nonprofits
Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Needs Grant
$5,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation and Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities serving rural populations in Central Minnesota who are experiencing poverty, enabling them to implement projects that address immediate and long-term community needs.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant
Contact for amount
POET
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding program provides financial support for community-driven projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and development in areas near POET facilities across the United States.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Environmental Assistance Grants
$150,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Minnesota organizations for projects that promote material reuse and reduce toxic chemicals in hair products, enhancing environmental sustainability and public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Electric Landscaping Equipment Pilot Program
$995,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota residents for purchasing electric landscaping and snow removal equipment, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses

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