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Roseville Area Community Foundation Grant Programs
$20,000
Roseville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and school programs serving the Roseville, MN area to support community projects, programs, or events that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
WACF
$5,000
New London-Spicer Area Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the northern townships of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to promote community advancements in areas such as arts, health, and sustainable initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Scholarship for Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6 in Minnesota
$500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for Minnesota students in grades 3-12 to pursue arts education opportunities with professional artists or organizations.

Youth
County governments
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community development, education, basic needs, and environmental stewardship in the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm Area.

Energy
Nonprofits
Minnesota Community IDEAS Program
$125,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides $1.6 million in annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Native Nations for community-led initiatives that promote equity and empower local solutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emberg Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Emberg Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and vocational schools in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to support training programs that prepare students for careers in key local industries like forestry and aircraft maintenance.

Education
Nonprofits
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Artist Equity Grant Program
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their artistic skills and sustain their creative practices.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
$75,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota that are addressing urgent community needs in areas such as food access, housing, healthcare, disability services, and mental health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Special Needs Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Central Minnesota to deliver essential services and equipment for individuals with complex intellectual and physical disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Opportunity Gap Grant
$20,000
Willmar Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to develop programs that improve access to education and career readiness for children and families facing inequities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Minnesota Wild Foundation Hockey Grant
$50,000
Minnesota Wild Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations in expanding access to hockey for underrepresented youth and communities by providing resources for equipment, programming, and ice time.

Youth
Nonprofits
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Partners Grants
$10,000
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide innovative projects benefiting residents and schools in the Greater White Bear Lake region of Minnesota, focusing on areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists in Minnesota
$25,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to midcareer ceramic artists in Minnesota to advance their artistic practice and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions.

Arts
Individuals
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small to medium-sized arts organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Central Minnesota to create lasting visual art installations that enhance community identity and engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Good Relatives Collaborative Grants
$100,000
Good Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging and established Native-led organizations, fostering growth, mentorship, and community collaboration among Indigenous groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alexandria Area Community Foundation Difference Maker Grants
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County to support innovative projects that improve community quality of life across various focus areas such as education, health, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ECRAC Essential Artist Award
$9,000
East Central Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This grant provides $9,000 to professional artists and culture bearers in East Central Minnesota to support their artistic development and career advancement through focused practice, study, and project activities.

Arts
Individuals