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Minnesota grants for City or township governments

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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Project Grants for Cities, Counties, and Nonprofit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public arts projects in northwestern Minnesota, providing financial assistance to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to enhance community cultural life through performances, public art, and artist workshops.

Arts
Nonprofits
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations
$11,000
SEMAC
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in southeastern Minnesota for projects that enhance arts access, education, and cultural heritage, while prioritizing fair compensation for artists and ensuring public accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Public Works Grant Program
$1,500,000
Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Agency (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, townships, Tribal governments, and other governmental entities in Minnesota's Iron Range area for essential infrastructure projects that foster long-term economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Protect Community Forests for Community Resiliency Grant
$1,700,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This grant provides funding to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments to manage and enhance community forests, addressing the challenges posed by emerald ash borer infestations and promoting long-term ecological resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Region 2 Arts Council Season/Series Arts Support Grant
$18,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in five Minnesota counties for producing multiple arts activities that enhance community engagement and cultural programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Funding for Brownfield Investigation
$50,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties in Minnesota to promote community development and essential services while preventing gentrification.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boys and Men Grants
$2,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties to develop programs that support and empower boys and men facing challenges in education, mental health, fatherhood, and career development.

Youth
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Grant Program
$700,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities in northeastern Minnesota to develop workforce training and career awareness initiatives that address local industry skill gaps and workforce shortages.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
Minnesota East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Central Minnesota Women’s Fund Grants
$15,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that create programs and projects benefiting women and girls in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area, focusing on empowerment, education, and health.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Artist in Residence Program
$3,500
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Central Minnesota to support artist residencies that engage students in creative learning experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Lupa Animal Wellness Fund Grant
$25,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the welfare of dogs and cats in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, particularly those addressing urgent issues like animal cruelty, pet overpopulation, and promoting adoption and spay/neuter initiatives.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Residential Redevelopment Grant Program
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Minnesota for the demolition and deconstruction of residential structures to revitalize communities and reduce blight.

Housing
City or township governments
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments