Minnesota Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota that are addressing urgent community needs in areas such as food access, housing, healthcare, disability services, and mental health initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to develop programs that improve access to education and career readiness for children and families facing inequities.

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations in expanding access to hockey for underrepresented youth and communities by providing resources for equipment, programming, and ice time.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide innovative projects benefiting residents and schools in the Greater White Bear Lake region of Minnesota, focusing on areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

This grant provides financial support to midcareer ceramic artists in Minnesota to advance their artistic practice and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.

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.

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

This grant provides financial support to emerging and established Native-led organizations, fostering growth, mentorship, and community collaboration among Indigenous groups.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, for-profit developers, and non-profit organizations for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in Ramsey County, promoting safe and sustainable redevelopment.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County to support innovative projects that improve community quality of life across various focus areas such as education, health, and social services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, townships, and tribal entities in Greater Minnesota for projects that promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting to improve local waste management practices.

This initiative provides $50,000 financial gifts to Black individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are descendants of enslaved Africans, aimed at fostering intergenerational wealth and self-determined prosperity.

This funding opportunity provides support to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities metro area to strengthen their capacity and improve program effectiveness in areas like technology, career pathways, and arts and culture.

This grant provides funding to small- to medium-sized nonprofits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to enhance their capacity and operations in order to promote economic mobility and support community needs.

This grant provides funding and support for a professional poet to serve as an ambassador for Minneapolis's literary culture, engaging the community through poetry projects and educational initiatives over a two-year term.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in Northwest Minnesota to implement community-led projects that enhance wellbeing, promote economic mobility, and foster inclusivity for underserved populations.

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.