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Minnesota Private Grants

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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
Bush Fellowship
$150,000
Bush Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 to visionary leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to enhance their leadership skills and drive transformative change in their communities.

Capacity Building
Individuals
Local Building Community Connections Grants
Contact for amount
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in the St. Croix Valley that promote community engagement and social connections to enhance mental well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are focused on capital projects related to technology, career pathways, and arts and culture, provided they have previously received support from the Best Buy Foundation and have raised at least half of their campaign goal.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-focused artistic projects, such as public art installations and workshops, aimed at enhancing cultural engagement in the region.

Arts
Individuals
Welcoming Communities Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
Regional Mental Health Grants
$10,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop and enhance mental health services and initiatives in six counties across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local communities in Northwest Minnesota by providing resources to enhance and expand quality child care services, benefiting public entities, tribal nations, community service agencies, and nonprofit organizations experienced in child care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in southwest Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health services, and capital improvements for healthcare facilities.

Community Development
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
Leopold Conservation Award - Minnesota
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

Environment
Individuals
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rapid Response Fund
$25,000
Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides urgent financial support to Minnesota-based nonprofits and Tribal entities for grassroots organizing efforts that address unexpected challenges and promote community empowerment.

Social Advocacy
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
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas that focus on education and community development initiatives, particularly for low- to moderate-income populations.

Community Development
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
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund
$1,500
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and youth in the Bemidji area for artistic projects that promote cultural experiences and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits