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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
County governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Paint the Town Grant Program
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides free paint to eligible nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in southern Minnesota for community beautification projects that foster local pride and volunteer engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Arts Access Grant
$6,000
Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts projects that improve accessibility and engage the community in the five-county area of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Arts
Nonprofits
Twin Valley-Gary Area and Urdahl Memorial Funds
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (Twin Valley-Gary Area and Urdahl Memorial Funds)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to support projects that improve the quality of life in the Twin Valley-Gary area of Minnesota, with a focus on beautification initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Town Grant
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects in southern Minnesota that enhance community engagement, culture, education, and social well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to engage in activities that foster confidence, leadership, and personal development.

Recreation
Individuals
Teens & Tech Grants
$50,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that empower underserved teens through hands-on technology learning and career readiness programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Womenโ€™s Fund Grant
$15,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Native Nations Program
Contact for amount
Good Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to organizations within Native Nations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota that are making significant community improvements through innovative, community-driven solutions.

Community Development
County governments
Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program
$50,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based organizations working to strengthen and envision the future of communities affected by recent federal policy changes, with a focus on leadership development and long-term community care initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veridian Credit Unionโ€™s Successful Financial Future Grants
$5,000
Veridian Credit Union Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy and employment readiness for residents in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant
$5,000
Rocori Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the ROCORI area to support impactful community projects focused on education, social services, arts, and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thomas Ritsche Youth Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties to implement programs that benefit youth and reduce crime.

Youth
Nonprofits
Non-profits in Clearwater County
$10,000
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

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

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Placemaking Grant
Contact for amount
Blandin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County to enhance community connection and pride through collaborative placemaking projects that engage underrepresented residents and improve public spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship
$5,000
Region 2 Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This fellowship provides $5,000 to Indigenous artists and culture bearers in specific Minnesota counties to support their creative and cultural projects.

Arts
Individuals