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Minnesota grants for Special district governments

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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
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for redeveloping blighted or contaminated properties and removing unsafe structures to promote community revitalization and economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
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 dignity and well-being of older adults.

Community Development
City or township governments
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and organizations to implement and showcase innovative sustainable agriculture practices that improve energy efficiency, environmental health, and farm profitability.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Small Cities Development Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides funding to small cities and counties in Minnesota for community development projects that improve housing and economic conditions, particularly for low to moderate income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation Service Area for special projects that feature guest artists and enhance local cultural experiences through performances, workshops, and exhibitions.

Arts
Nonprofits
Development Partnership Grant Program
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to cities, nonprofits, and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for projects that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Carbon Reduction Program (Minnesota)
$110,000,000
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota cities and counties for projects that reduce carbon emissions from transportation, promoting sustainability and public health.

Environment
City or township governments