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Minnesota Private Grants

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Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant 2025
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 202540 days left

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
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 202595 days left

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Training and Education Endowment Grants
$5,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 202533 days left

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Northwest Minnesota to strengthen their leadership and operational capacity through training and development initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Management Improvement Fund
$15,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 202556 days left

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to small to midsize nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that focus on improving their internal operations and capacity, particularly those serving low-income communities and led by BIPOC individuals.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant 2025
$7,000
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that are dedicated to improving services and resources for individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Hormel Foundation Grant 2025
Contact for amount
The Hormel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 202571 days left

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
James B. Linsmayer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 202550 days left

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hunger and Homeless Grant
Contact for amount
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 202578 days left

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Minnesota that provide essential services to individuals and families facing housing and food insecurity, helping them acquire necessary tools and infrastructure to improve their support efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant
$20,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025111 days left

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Region 7E to create public arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
ECRAC Small/Art Project Grant
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025111 days left

Date Added

May 30, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
ECRAC Art in Our Schools Grant
$5,000
East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025111 days left

Date Added

May 30, 2025

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.

Education
Independent school districts
2025-2026 Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 20253 days left

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
Public Art Grants 2026
$20,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025181 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools in southwestern Minnesota for large-scale public art projects that foster community engagement and sustainable arts access.

Arts
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025120 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development and Workforce Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025155 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce housing and attract and retain workers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Equipment and Facilities Improvement Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026230 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Art Project Grant Program
$10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 202541 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government units in southwest Minnesota to support community arts projects such as performances, exhibitions, and festivals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025125 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance community resources and improve the quality of life for residents in the Staples and Motley areas, including schools, cultural groups, and civic organizations.

Education
Nonprofits
Artist Growth Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025125 days left

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in Southwest Minnesota to help them develop their skills, reach new audiences, and sustain their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
Artist Equity Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 202597 days left

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