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Minnesota grants for Special district governments

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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
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
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
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
Emergency First Responder Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.

Safety
Special district governments
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
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Operating Support Grant Program
$17,000
Minnesota Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides flexible funding to arts organizations in northeastern Minnesota to support their core operations and enhance accessibility for audiences and artists with disabilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
The First Thousand Days Grant Program
$25,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities that assist families during pregnancy and the critical early years of a child's life in a six-county region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
Early Care and Education Grants
$20,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in southern Minnesota to improve early childhood development and care for children from birth to age five, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits