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Minnesota grants for Special district governments

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Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
$4,310
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects focused on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stage 1 Vapor Recovery Grants
$250,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to gasoline-dispensing facilities in Minnesota for installing or upgrading systems that capture harmful emissions during fuel transfers, promoting cleaner air and environmental compliance.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants โ€“ Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government entities in Hennepin County for projects that create or improve youth play areas and athletic facilities, promoting increased access to recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services in Minnesota
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota that deliver essential services to low-income individuals and families, helping them meet basic needs and overcome challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
MDU Resources Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
MDU Resources Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Morgan Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance economic development and civic pride in Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, through community-driven projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals and families with basic needs while also promoting animal welfare in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Commemorate 50 Years of Southeast Asians in Minnesota
$100,000
Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

Arts
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program
$1,762,400
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Minnesota for infrastructure projects that boost economic development, create jobs, and improve transportation systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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
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
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
Soil Health Financial Assistance Program 2026
$45,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and local governments in Minnesota for purchasing equipment that promotes sustainable soil management practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and tribal governments in Minnesota for planting and maintaining shade trees on public lands, focusing on replacing hazardous ash trees and enhancing urban tree diversity for better climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local communities in Northwest Minnesota by providing resources to enhance and expand quality child care services, benefiting public entities, tribal nations, community service agencies, and nonprofit organizations experienced in child care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Supportive Housing Strategy
Contact for amount
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Full-Service Community Schools Competitive Grant Opportunity
$1,800,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and charter schools in Minnesota to develop and enhance community schools that offer comprehensive services to students and families in underserved areas.

Education
Independent school districts