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Equity Fund
$5,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Promise Act Grants, Round 2
$50,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and certain nonprofits in Minnesota that have experienced significant revenue declines due to economic hardships.

Community Development
Small businesses
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Electric Farm Equipment Grant
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to farmers and agricultural organizations in Minnesota to transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric farm machinery, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Individuals
Cooperative Development Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to newly formed farmer-owned cooperatives in Minnesota to help them develop and expand their operations in processing and marketing local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Business Awards Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program recognizes and celebrates local businesses in Saint Paul that contribute to community well-being and inclusivity, with awards given in various categories to honor their impact and legacy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant
$175,000
Destination Medical Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to property and business owners in Rochester, Minnesota, to improve commercial properties and enhance the local economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program
$500,000
Ramsey County Housing Redevelopment Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to support redevelopment projects in designated corridors of Ramsey County, focusing on increasing housing density, improving public infrastructure, and promoting inclusive community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AGRI Protecting Livestock from Avian Influenza Grant (Protect Grant)
$10,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers for purchasing and installing equipment that enhances biosecurity and prevents the spread of avian influenza on their farms.

Agriculture
Individuals
AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant
$199,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Minnesota retail service stations upgrade their infrastructure to sell higher ethanol fuel blends, particularly benefiting small businesses and communities with limited access to biofuels.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
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