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Minnesota grants for Individuals

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Produce Safety Mini-Grant
$800
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota produce farmers for improving their on-farm food safety practices and infrastructure.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
West Bank Community Fund Grants
$5,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
$30,000
Initiators Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

Community Development
Individuals
Project Support for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers
$6,000
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2027

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and culture bearers in Southeastern Minnesota to create new work and engage the public through artistic projects.

Arts
Individuals
Minnesota Film Production Grant
$30,000
Jerome Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career film directors in Minnesota who are pursuing innovative and artistic filmmaking projects.

Arts
Individuals
AGRI Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices Cost Share Program
$2,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota farmers and handlers to help cover the costs of obtaining or maintaining USDA Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices certification.

Agriculture
Individuals
AGRI Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant
$10,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers in improving their resilience to extreme weather through the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Agriculture
Individuals
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
United Way Grant for Hubbard County Non-profits
$5,500
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Hubbard County, Minnesota, that provide essential community services focused on youth education, financial stability, and health, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artists Engage Communities Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in five northern Minnesota counties to create community-engaging art projects that enhance public access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Ongoing Employment Supports and Youth Services (DDBHH OESYS) Grant
$950,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to expand employment support services for individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, helping them achieve meaningful and integrated job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Value-Added Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals, farmers, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to enhance production capacity and market access for value-added agricultural products, with a focus on improving food safety and hemp fiber processing.

Agriculture
Individuals
Facing Race Awards
Contact for amount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Blooming Arts Partnerships Grant Program
$10,000
City of Bloomington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and educational institutions in Bloomington that create or present performing and visual arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artist Growth Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their skills, reach new audiences, and sustain their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
Nominations open for Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor in Minnesota
$10,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program recognizes and rewards individuals in Minnesota who have made significant, yet often unrecognized, contributions to their communities, promoting inclusivity, equity, and deeper connections among residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Grant Program
$5,000
City of Mankato (City Clerk)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals and not-for-profit organizations in Mankato to enhance cultural vibrancy, beautify public spaces, and improve social services for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Individual Artist Award
$3,500
The McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Central Minnesota to help them develop and share their creative work within their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
The Rochester Garden Grants Program
$1,000
Rochester Public Works Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding to residents, schools, and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota, to create gardens that support pollinators and improve water management.

Environment
Nonprofits