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Minnesota Food and Nutrition Grants

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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
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG): Retailer Equipment and Infrastructure Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to small food retailers in Minnesota to improve access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals working to improve the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, research, sustainability, and food safety.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Education (Nutrition Program Services)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Minnesota school food authorities to purchase essential kitchen and cafeteria equipment that improves meal quality, safety, and program expansion for school meal initiatives.

Food and Nutrition
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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Grant Program for Nonprofits in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and charitable projects that enhance community well-being in the Greater Itasca Area of Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
PFund Scholarship for LGBTQIA Individuals
$12,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Health
Individuals
Little Falls Initiative
$10,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Morrison County, MN, to enhance community services and sustainability through innovative projects in areas like arts, education, and children's programming.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Opportunity Fund
$50,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation (BWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and grassroots organizations in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to implement community-driven projects that promote equity, resilience, and belonging.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
SpartanNash Foundation Grant
$20,000
SpartanNash Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia that focus on addressing hunger, supporting military heroes, and promoting community engagement and career training.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Cream of the Crop Contest in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Minnesota Grown
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This competition recognizes Minnesota school districts, early care centers, and family day cares that actively support local farmers by purchasing and promoting Minnesota-grown foods.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for projects that reduce food waste and rescue edible food, enhancing food access and promoting sustainability across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
The United Way Annual Grant - Beltrami County
$40,000
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Beltrami County, Minnesota, focusing on youth education, financial stability, and community health initiatives.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Working Here Fund Grants
$25,000
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to support initiatives that enhance agriculture education, hunger relief, rural disaster relief, and rural health services in their communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Taylor Rural Improvements Grant
$30,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for capital projects that improve essential services in small towns with populations under 10,000, specifically targeting initiatives that benefit underserved communities in Southern Minnesota.

Community Development
Nonprofits