Minnesota Private Grants

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, government units, and community arts organizations in Region 7E of Minnesota to create and host diverse arts initiatives that enhance community access to the arts.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as healthcare, affordable housing, youth education, and human services.

The Great Rivers United Way is offering a Basic Needs Community Investment Grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for programs and projects in Wisconsin that provide food, shelter, and safety, prioritizing collaborative, successful, innovative, and BIPOC-led initiatives, with applications due by October 4, 2024.

This grant provides funding to cities and townships served by CenterPoint Energy for purchasing safety equipment and implementing safety-related projects to enhance community safety.

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Southern Minnesota to distribute books to children from birth to age eight, particularly focusing on diverse and at-risk populations.

This funding opportunity supports early-career film directors in Minnesota who are pursuing innovative and artistic filmmaking projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Southwest Minnesota for equipment purchases and facility improvements that enhance community arts initiatives.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities area to support community events and initiatives that promote agricultural education, food security, and housing stability for vulnerable populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties, Minnesota, to support initiatives that address homelessness and prevent housing instability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects focused on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that serve Eden Prairie residents, focusing on projects that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, recreation, social services, and pressing issues like diversity, food insecurity, and affordable housing.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help at-risk youth, particularly those dealing with juvenile delinquency and unstable home environments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Northwest Minnesota to enhance services for individuals experiencing or emerging from homelessness through culturally competent programs and employment stabilization efforts.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to implement community-driven projects that enhance local well-being and foster economic and social development in rural areas.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, for projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.