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Minnesota grants for County governments

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Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Solar on Public Buildings Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting sustainability and reducing energy costs.

Energy
County governments
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant Program 2026
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

Environment
County governments
Youth Scholarship for Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6 in Minnesota
$500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for Minnesota students in grades 3-12 to pursue arts education opportunities with professional artists or organizations.

Youth
County governments
Minnesota Community IDEAS Program
$125,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides $1.6 million in annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Native Nations for community-led initiatives that promote equity and empower local solutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Partners Grants
$10,000
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide innovative projects benefiting residents and schools in the Greater White Bear Lake region of Minnesota, focusing on areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides funding to a diverse range of organizations in Minnesota to create inclusive and accessible environments that support the dignity and well-being of older adults.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Response Fund 2024
$500,000
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, for-profit developers, and non-profit organizations for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in Ramsey County, promoting safe and sustainable redevelopment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Greater Minnesota Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, and Composting Grants
$250,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, townships, and tribal entities in Greater Minnesota for projects that promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting to improve local waste management practices.

Environment
County governments
The First Thousand Days Grant Program
$25,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities that assist families during pregnancy and the critical early years of a child's life in a six-county region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants
$40,000
Bernick Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Minnesota and Wisconsin communities to enhance youth education and promote health and fitness initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Early Care and Education Grants
$20,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in southern Minnesota to improve early childhood development and care for children from birth to age five, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities in Minnesota
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to health care entities in Minnesota to improve safety measures and reduce workplace violence, focusing on training for de-escalation and positive support.

Community Development
County governments
Stroke Team-Based Care Program
$15,000
Minnesota Department of Health (Stroke Program)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to healthcare organizations and community groups in Minnesota to develop collaborative programs that improve care and support for individuals at risk of or recovering from stroke.

Health
Nonprofits