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Minnesota Community Development Grants

Explore 217 grant opportunities

2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
FINNOVATION Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
FINNOVATION Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides training and financial support to early-stage entrepreneurs in Minnesota who are dedicated to creating socially impactful and sustainable businesses.

Community Development
Individuals
The Farmer Rancher Grant Program
$30,000
Minnesota University of Minnesota (NCR-SARE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Partnership Grants
$5,000
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that collaborate with Eden Prairie Public Schools to create projects enhancing student achievement and engagement, particularly focusing on racial equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts Grants for Governmental Entities & Non-Profit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects, including theatrical productions, folk artist sponsorships, and public art installations, aimed at non-profit organizations and government entities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Julianne Williams Fund Grants
$8,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the St. Cloud area to empower girls and young women through outdoor activities and initiatives that promote self-esteem and mutual respect.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
2026 Flexible Support Grant Program
$25,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small arts organizations in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota, particularly those led by individuals from historically marginalized communities, to help sustain or expand their arts programming and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HCCOLA) Charitable Fund Grant
$2,000
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that promote sustainable and environmentally responsible use of lakes and watersheds in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

Environment
Nonprofits
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Clinic Grant
$60,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and government-operated clinics in Minnesota to improve access to essential primary care services for underserved populations, particularly those with low incomes or living in rural areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Community Grant Application
Contact for amount
City of Annapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Annapolis that focus on community development, economic growth, and social well-being through operating and capital grants.

Arts
Nonprofits
Needmor’s Core Grant for Community Organizing
Contact for amount
Needmor Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ECRAC Small/Art Project Grant
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, government units, and community arts organizations in Region 7E of Minnesota to create and host diverse arts initiatives that enhance community access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as healthcare, affordable housing, youth education, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
$30,000
Initiators Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

Community Development
Individuals
Early Literacy Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Southern Minnesota to distribute books to children from birth to age eight, particularly focusing on diverse and at-risk populations.

Youth
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants
$30,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

Housing
Nonprofits
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