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Minnesota grants for Independent school districts

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Local Building Community Connections Grants
Contact for amount
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in the St. Croix Valley that promote community engagement and social connections to enhance mental well-being.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Grant Program
$578,777
Minnesota Horizon Public Health
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Regional Mental Health Grants
$10,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop and enhance mental health services and initiatives in six counties across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
Cream of the Crop Contest in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Minnesota Grown
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This competition recognizes Minnesota school districts, early care centers, and family day cares that actively support local farmers by purchasing and promoting Minnesota-grown foods.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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
Taylor Rural Improvements Grant
$30,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for capital projects that improve essential services in small towns with populations under 10,000, specifically targeting initiatives that benefit underserved communities in Southern Minnesota.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Full-Service Community Schools Competitive Grant
$1,800,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and charter schools in Minnesota to develop and enhance community schools that offer comprehensive services to students and families in underserved areas.

Education
Independent school districts
Roseville Area Community Foundation Grant Programs
$20,000
Roseville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and school programs serving the Roseville, MN area to support community projects, programs, or events that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Central Minnesota Special Needs Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Central Minnesota to deliver essential services and equipment for individuals with complex intellectual and physical disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Opportunity Gap Grant
$20,000
Willmar Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to develop programs that improve access to education and career readiness for children and families facing inequities.

Youth
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
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
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 aging population, particularly focusing on historically marginalized communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small to medium-sized arts organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Central Minnesota to create lasting visual art installations that enhance community identity and engagement.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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