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Minnesota Community Development Grants

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Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services in Minnesota
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota that deliver essential services to low-income individuals and families, helping them meet basic needs and overcome challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
High-Emitting Vehicle Repair Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help small businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits repair high-emitting vehicles in Minnesota, particularly in underserved communities, to improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties, Minnesota, for innovative projects that address community challenges like food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artists Engage Communities Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in five northern Minnesota counties to create community-engaging art projects that enhance public access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
MDU Resources Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
MDU Resources Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota health care organizations to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental well-being of health care professionals by addressing burnout, stigma, and access to mental health services.

Health
Nonprofits
Ciresi Walburn Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ciresi Walburn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota that support innovative programs benefiting youth and families.

Youth
Nonprofits
Morgan Fund
$10,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance economic development and civic pride in Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, through community-driven projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delano Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Delano Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public school districts for projects that enhance education, community development, arts and culture, or recreational activities in the Delano area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to strengthen their operational capacity in areas like food and housing support, job training, and mental health services.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Needs Grant
$5,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation and Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities serving rural populations in Central Minnesota who are experiencing poverty, enabling them to implement projects that address immediate and long-term community needs.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
The Hormel Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Hormel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the charitable, educational, and scientific welfare of the Austin, Minnesota area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthy Brain Community Grant
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and culturally competent care for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living in Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Environmental Grant Program
$25,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in the St. Croix Valley region to support environmental stewardship, education, and access to natural spaces.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Wealth Building Grants
Contact for amount
Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce disparities in access to resources and opportunities within rural communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Growing Affordable Inclusive Neighborhoods (GAIN) Program
$3,000,000
Olmsted County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to development teams for creating affordable, owner-occupied homes in Olmsted County, Minnesota, targeting first-time homebuyers and those looking to downsize.

Housing
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
West 7th Commercial Mural Grant
$10,000
West 7th / Fort Road Federation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides funding for the design and installation of exterior murals on commercial properties in the West 7th corridor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, aimed at enhancing community identity and visual appeal.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Hydration Station Competitive Grant Program
$3,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota-based schools, nonprofits, and community organizations for installing hydration stations that promote access to clean drinking water and improve public health.

Health
Nonprofits