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

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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 artist workshops.

Arts
Nonprofits
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Boreal Waters 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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
NUAF Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public entities, and fiscal hosts for community projects that enhance arts, education, economic development, or historic preservation within the New Ulm area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Economic Development Grant
$10,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in southern Minnesota to drive community economic development and entrepreneurship, particularly for projects facing financial challenges.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Northfield Shares Grant Program
Contact for amount
Northfield Shares
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Northfield School District area, supporting projects that address community needs and promote long-term growth and impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Next ACRE Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to middle and high school agriculture programs in rural communities to enhance hands-on learning through modern equipment and facility improvements.

Education
Independent school districts
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
Minnesota East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Nordic Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Grant Program
$50,000
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Upper Midwest to support community programs that preserve and promote Nordic cultural traditions through activities like festivals, workshops, and performances.

Arts
Nonprofits
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota, to reduce harmful pollutants and adopt safer practices, enhancing both environmental sustainability and public health.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Dekko foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Dekko Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Initiative Foundation (Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance community resources and improve the quality of life for residents in the Staples and Motley areas, including schools, cultural groups, and civic organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$250,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity and sustainability through various support avenues, including training, strategic planning, and collaborative projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Individual Artist Grants
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This program provides financial support to non-hobby artists in Northwestern Minnesota to help them create, exhibit, or develop their artistic skills and engage with the community.

Arts
Individuals
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits