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Minnesota grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

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Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm to Kids Program - Full Tray Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota K-12 schools and early childhood education centers to purchase locally grown foods and necessary kitchen equipment, enhancing their Farm to Kids programs.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Farm to Kids Program - First Bite Grant
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to Minnesota K-12 schools and early childhood education centers to purchase locally grown or raised foods, helping them start or expand their local food procurement efforts.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Dairy Industry Impact Grant
$100,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Get the Lead Out - Lead-Free Fishing Tackle Rebate Program
$3,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to Minnesota retail stores to promote and sell lead-free fishing tackle, helping protect wildlife and support local businesses.

Environment
Small businesses
Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and schools for retrofitting or installing certified tractor rollover protection systems to enhance safety.

Agriculture
Individuals
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota, to reduce harmful pollutants and adopt safer practices, enhancing both environmental sustainability and public health.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive Grant
$350,000
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Lyon County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community development, education, the arts, economic growth, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Drilling Incentive Grant Program
$20,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This program provides financial support for exploratory drilling projects in Minnesota to help identify new mineral and gas resources, promoting economic development and job creation in the state.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$20,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Partnership and Pathways Programs
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

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
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program - Tier 3 Clinical/Translational Research Grant
$500,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

The Tier 3 Clinical/Translational Research Grant is designed for advanced research projects that are concurrently applying for or have funding from federal or industry sources. This grant requires published preliminary data and offers up to $500,000 over three years with an additional two-year no-cost extension.

Health
Nonprofits
Freight Switcher Locomotive Grant
$1,400,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and government entities in Minnesota for upgrading or replacing older freight switcher locomotives with cleaner, more efficient engines to improve air quality and public health.

Environment
City or township governments
Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program 2025
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small, rural nonprofit hospitals in Minnesota to develop strategic plans or implement projects that improve access to essential health services in their communities.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Black Real Estate Developers in Minnesota
$15,000
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation is offering a grant of up to $15,000 to support Black real estate developers in North Minneapolis, covering pre-development costs for commercial and "missing middle" residential projects, with priority given to first-time applicants, North Minneapolis residents, and projects incorporating universal design or sustainability attributes.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wabasha Port Authority Business Façade Improvement Program
$2,500
Wabasha Port Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses in Wabasha for improving the exterior of their commercial or industrial buildings, promoting revitalization and private investment in the community.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Improvement Grant Program
$10,000
Mayer Economic Development Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

The Impact 100 Ozark grant program seeks to provide transformational grants to organizations serving eastern Christian County, Missouri. The foundation's mission is deeply aligned with this program, aiming to empower women to significantly improve community lives through generosity and by funding impactful grants. This strategic approach ensures that the grants have a lasting positive effect within the specified geographic area, reflecting Impact 100 Ozark's commitment to community betterment through focused financial support. The target beneficiaries for these grants are 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS-approved entities, including government entities, school districts, and churches, that specifically serve the eastern Christian County area. The primary impact goal is to fund significant initiatives that dramatically improve lives. While not explicitly stated as a "theory of change," the foundation's approach suggests that by empowering local organizations with substantial funding, they can address critical community needs and foster sustainable improvements. The program prioritizes proposals that avoid funding day-to-day operations, scholarships, or the start-up of new nonprofit agencies, indicating a focus on established organizations and projects with a clear, transformative scope. This ensures that the grants are directed towards initiatives that can create a significant, rather than incremental, impact. The available funding includes two grants totaling $49,000, with one grant of $35,000 and another of $14,000, underscoring the "significant grants" aspect of their mission. Expected outcomes and measurable results are inherent in the program's design, aiming for "lasting impact." While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the emphasis on "transformational grants" implies a desire for substantial and demonstrable change within the community. The foundation's strategic priority is clearly to harness generosity to fund these impactful projects, thereby improving the lives of individuals and families in eastern Christian County.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
$13,832
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

The Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), overseen by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to assist small rural hospitals in implementing value-based payment systems and improving health care quality. The program is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. SHIP funding focuses on enabling hospitals to comply with Medicare program requirements, improve health care quality, and achieve financial sustainability. For the 2025 program year, the estimated maximum grant award for eligible hospitals is $13,832, distributed equally based on state allocations. The grant does not require matching funds and operates on an annual funding cycle, with the 2025 program year running from June 2025 to May 2026. The program supports non-federal, short-term general acute care hospitals with 49 or fewer beds, located in rural areas. Eligible entities include for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, as well as tribal hospitals. Critical Access Hospitals automatically qualify under their rural designation. Applicants must disclose potential organizational changes, such as mergers, during the application process. Collaboration is encouraged, and hospitals may apply as networks or consortia. SHIP funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including purchasing hardware and software, providing training, and supporting efforts related to value-based purchasing, accountable care organizations, and payment bundling. Examples include implementing electronic health records, conducting quality improvement training, and enhancing interoperability systems. Certain expenses are ineligible, such as staff salaries, contractor fees without training components, and supplies for patient satisfaction. Applications must be submitted online via the Minnesota Department of Health’s Grants Portal by January 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Required materials include a completed application form, budget allocation, project descriptions, and disclosures. Current SHIP grantees must reapply to receive funding for the new cycle. An informational webinar will be held on December 17, 2024, to assist applicants, with materials available afterward. Selection criteria include compliance with submission requirements, alignment with SHIP goals, and detailed descriptions of planned activities. Grantees are required to submit mid-year and final reports to ensure accountability and secure payments. The state reserves the right to conduct monitoring visits and financial reconciliations for grants exceeding $50,000. Technical assistance is available from the Minnesota Department of Health. The program emphasizes compliance with affirmative action, nondiscrimination laws, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Applications become public after the evaluation process, except for designated trade secrets. The program timeline includes specific deadlines for reporting and invoicing, with the final report due by July 2026. Grantees must ensure their projects align with the state and federal requirements outlined in the program guidelines.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses