Minnesota Private Grants

This program provides $100,000 investments and support to high-growth, early-stage companies led by Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Hubbard County, Minnesota, that provide essential community services focused on youth education, financial stability, and health, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.

This grant provides $250,000 awards to innovative nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that demonstrate a strong commitment to community-driven solutions and sustainable impact, along with additional funding for finalists.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota that deliver essential services to low-income individuals and families, helping them meet basic needs and overcome challenges.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties, Minnesota, for innovative projects that address community challenges like food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health.

This grant provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers in five northern Minnesota counties to create community-engaging art projects that enhance public access to the arts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota that support innovative programs benefiting youth and families.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance economic development and civic pride in Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, through community-driven projects and initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public school districts for projects that enhance education, community development, arts and culture, or recreational activities in the Delano area.

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to strengthen their operational capacity in areas like food and housing support, job training, and mental health services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities serving rural populations in Central Minnesota who are experiencing poverty, enabling them to implement projects that address immediate and long-term community needs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the charitable, educational, and scientific welfare of the Austin, Minnesota area.

This grant provides funding to schools in specific Minnesota counties to enhance K–12 arts education through projects like artist residencies, field trips, and community arts events.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in the St. Croix Valley region to support environmental stewardship, education, and access to natural spaces.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Itasca County, Minnesota, to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce disparities in access to resources and opportunities within rural communities.

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.