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Minnesota grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Opioid Prevention Funding Grant
$250,000
Carver County Health & Human Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Carver County, Minnesota, aimed at preventing opioid misuse and enhancing treatment and recovery services through collaborative and sustainable initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Identity and Heritage: Cultural Heritage Grants
$300,000
Minnesota Humanities Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and educate about Minnesota's diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and veterans, through storytelling and cultural programming.

Arts
Individuals
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SCVF Valley Arts Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the St. Croix Valley to support innovative arts programs that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Educator Tuition Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help higher education institutions in Minnesota reduce financial barriers and provide support for teacher candidates of color and American Indian candidates pursuing licensure, thereby increasing teacher diversity in the state.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, to help underserved youth and families achieve educational success and overcome barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Live Well at Home Grant
$350,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help older adults in Minnesota stay in their homes and communities by improving services, housing, and caregiving options.

Health
Nonprofits
Hospital Safety Net Grant Program
$1,315,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to licensed hospitals in Minnesota that serve individuals in emergency medical situations, helping to offset the costs of high-expense care for those not enrolled in traditional Medicaid programs.

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
Electric Landscaping Equipment Pilot Program
$995,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota residents for purchasing electric landscaping and snow removal equipment, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Emberg Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Emberg Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and vocational schools in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to support training programs that prepare students for careers in key local industries like forestry and aircraft maintenance.

Education
Nonprofits