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Minnesota grants for Nonprofits

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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
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
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance community health, education, housing, and environmental initiatives primarily in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
County Fairground Improvement Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to county fair organizations for improving agricultural facilities that support exhibitions and education at county fairs within Compeer Financial's service area.

Agriculture
County governments
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
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
Northfield Shares Grant Program
Contact for amount
Northfield Shares
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Northfield School District area, supporting projects that address community needs and promote long-term growth and impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts Equipment for Schools Grant
$3,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This grant provides financial support to schools in northwestern Minnesota for purchasing specialized equipment that enhances arts education in various disciplines.

Arts
Independent school districts
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