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Minnesota Private Grants

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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
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

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

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance community health, education, housing, and environmental initiatives primarily in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
County Fairground Improvement Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to county fair organizations for improving agricultural facilities that support exhibitions and education at county fairs within Compeer Financial's service area.

Agriculture
County governments
Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations
$11,000
SEMAC
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in southeastern Minnesota for projects that enhance arts access, education, and cultural heritage, while prioritizing fair compensation for artists and ensuring public accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mid-Career Artist Grant
$3,600
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to mid-career artists and culture bearers in Minnesota's Region 7E to enhance their artistic skills and develop new projects.

Arts
Individuals
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
Dairy Industry Impact Grant
$100,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Region 2 Arts Council Season/Series Arts Support Grant
$18,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in five Minnesota counties for producing multiple arts activities that enhance community engagement and cultural programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Boys and Men Grants
$2,500
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties to develop programs that support and empower boys and men facing challenges in education, mental health, fatherhood, and career development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
Central Minnesota Women’s Fund Grants
$15,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that create programs and projects benefiting women and girls in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area, focusing on empowerment, education, and health.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Grants
$4,000
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This grant provides funding for K-12 non-religious schools in the SEMAC region to host artists and culture bearers for creative residencies that enrich the existing arts curriculum.

Arts
Individuals
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