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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
Dual Training Grant
$165,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Supportive Housing Strategy
Contact for amount
Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support and technical assistance to develop affordable supportive housing for Hennepin County's most vulnerable residents, including those with extremely low incomes, disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Neighborhood STAR Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports capital improvement projects that enhance community vitality and cultural diversity in neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant Program 2026
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

Environment
County governments
PROMISE Act Grants
$50,000
Minnesota Legislature
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in Central Minnesota that faced revenue loss during the pandemic and did not receive prior state aid.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Main Street Economic Revitalization Program
$37,600
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners, businesses, and developers in downtown Foley and St. Cloud for projects that promote economic growth and community enhancement.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Ramsey County Emerging and Diverse Developers
Contact for amount
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides mentorship, training, and resources to emerging and diverse developers in Ramsey County to support the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income residents.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses