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Minnesota Community Development Grants

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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 Project Grants for Cities, Counties, and Nonprofit Organizations
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public arts projects in northwestern Minnesota, providing financial assistance to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to enhance community cultural life through performances, public art, and workshops.

Arts
Nonprofits
Land and Waters Preservation Trust Grant
$16,000
Land and Waters Preservation Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Pine River Watershed of Minnesota to implement projects that improve water quality, promote sustainable land use, and protect local habitats.

Environment
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
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
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
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.

Education
Nonprofits
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
$250,000
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota for projects that protect and restore the state's water resources, including initiatives like clean water workshops and stormwater filtration systems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Livable Communities Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Metropolitan Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial resources to local governments in the Twin Cities area to support equitable and sustainable development projects that enhance affordable housing, local economies, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Backyard Giving Grants
$5,000
CHS
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities area to support community events and initiatives that promote agricultural education, food security, and housing stability for vulnerable populations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants – 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
Impact Grants
Contact for amount
Eden Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that serve Eden Prairie residents, focusing on projects that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, recreation, social services, and pressing issues like diversity, food insecurity, and affordable housing.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Organization Development Program
$10,000
Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund (via Central Minnesota Arts Board)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Central Minnesota to strengthen their infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and improve community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits