Best Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits in Minnesota

Discover active funding opportunities in Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Anoka counties

9,000+

Available grants

$3331.8M

Total funding

$6K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3331.8M total

$6K median

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Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

92 Dakota County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

23 Dakota County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

10 Dakota County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

24 Dakota County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

76 Dakota County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

7,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - Higher Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Dakota County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

29.4%

20.0%

27.6%

23.0%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $11,250.

$250 $250 Min.

$11,250 $11.3 K Median

$41,000 $41 K Average

$300,000 $300 K Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Minnesota?

Grants are most commonly $118,274.

$118,274

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Minnesota awarded a total of 56,278 grants.

2022 54,862

2023 52,544

2024 56,278

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Minnesota, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Dakota County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -10.55%.

2022 $6,166,461,795

2023 $7,425,303,965
20.41%

2024 $6,642,167,971
-10.55%

Minnesota Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Hennepin County, Olmsted County, and Ramsey County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Hennepin County	$2,523,121,165
Olmsted County	$1,922,001,946
Ramsey County	$1,159,108,356
Washington County	$321,318,471
Blue Earth County	$287,516,198

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