US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Minnesota Communities
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. Focused on equitable, high-impact community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Minnesota Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants may benefit organizations whose evolutionary biology work intersects with child health, education, or human services in communities where Costco operates, with applications reviewed in about 4–6 weeks based on documented community impact.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services programs, including those in Minnesota, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations addressing societal issues in creative ways; interested groups may first submit a letter of inquiry for potential funding opportunities.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, health, development, or welfare programs can access funding from the Dan Paul Foundation, including projects in Minnesota. Grants up to US $15,000 may support child advocacy, early childhood development, environmental education, poverty and homelessness services, refugee enrichment, or related scientific endeavors involving evolutionary biology topics.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Minnesota tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Focused on scalable, systems-oriented solutions for underserved communities, organizations working in areas like health, education, environment, or poverty may benefit.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Minnesota Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Minnesota and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for innovative programs. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled initiatives serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include education or skills programs connected to evolutionary biology fields.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Minnesota
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Minnesota can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including disaster preparedness, fire prevention, and STEM education. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations that may include evolutionary biology components within broader community safety, housing, job training, or academic success programs in the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Minnesota Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, which typically exceed More than US $100,000, to support arts and science programming. Minnesota museums, performing arts organizations, and arts education programs engaging youth or nurturing artistic talent may be eligible for program, capital, or limited general support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that improve access to care and support local residents. Focused on community impact, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites projects such as food pantries, STEM education, and preventative healthcare that may complement evolutionary biology-related outreach or education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children in Minnesota may be eligible for more than US $50,000 in project or scale-up support, as part of the foundation’s U.S. portfolio. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations aligned with its mission and values in select countries.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to expand programs for low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. Support may include classroom initiatives, educator development, housing and community services, small business assistance, arts and cultural enrichment, and revitalization efforts in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Science Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, science and education, community, environment, or arts projects can access funding through La Roche in Minnesota and worldwide. Grants from La Roche help organizations deliver sustainable development initiatives, youth STEM and science education, primary health care, disaster relief, and culturally focused programs that can actively involve Roche expertise, logistics, and employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Although the foundation works globally, Minnesota-based programs in areas like healthcare access, child welfare, or disaster relief may be eligible if they serve disaffected communities effectively.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Minnesota Research
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting evolutionary biology or related scientific, medical, or educational work in Minnesota may be eligible for national funding that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help support well-managed projects with broad impact that materially contribute to the general welfare and serve substantial target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on community development, basic needs, workforce readiness, arts, environment, or diversity programs can seek sponsorship support for community-focused initiatives. Bank of America Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit Minnesota groups whose events or programs advance economic mobility, social progress, and the cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant may be eligible for Gupta Family Foundation support, including those in Minnesota. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund humanitarian, poverty alleviation, disability, and disaster relief programs worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller, founder-led, non-sectarian organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can receive more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their work in preservation, education, or wellness, including wildlife conservation efforts in Minnesota. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports creating media that highlights real-world community impact, which may benefit evolutionary biology and conservation-focused programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. with programs in areas like education, health, poverty relief, animal welfare, or conservation may be eligible for project support, excluding capital needs. Robinson Foundation supports work in states below the Mason-Dixon line; Minnesota-based evolutionary biology groups serving this region may qualify if they meet the three-year activity requirement.
Robinson Foundation
Smithsonian Institution Grants for Minnesota Evolutionary Biology
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Doctoral candidates at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities conducting Smithsonian-based research in evolutionary biology and related fields can receive up to US $50,000, including a stipend and research allowance. Focused on advanced academic research, the Smithsonian Institution supports 3–12 month fellowships for eligible students from member campuses, including those located in Minnesota.
Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Insperity Grants for Minnesota Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, provided they connect to Insperity employees or clients. Insperity supports philanthropic grants and event sponsorships in communities where its employees live and work, which may include Minnesota-based groups with relevant ties.
Insperity
Minnesota Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Organizations conducting evolutionary biology or related environmental work may be eligible if they hold federal charitable status and align their projects with the foundation’s broad respect for life, people, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Minnesota Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence survivors can seek program funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. The TJX Foundation supports food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety services that help vulnerable children and families build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Minnesota conducting environmental, human services, or related programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support general operations or projects. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations, including those with evolutionary biology components, fund work in the environment, human services, disaster relief, and other eligible areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S.-based IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives, including those in Minnesota, can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds projects where modest awards can significantly advance museums, schools, clinics, youth and senior services, disability programs, and related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can seek funding to support hunger relief, housing, economic stability, arts, or community development efforts. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. organizations with grants that prioritize strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for one year of project support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000, and relevant evolutionary biology initiatives may be eligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits and 501(c)(3) emergency response or community organizations can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects; awards US $5,000 - US $30,000. Programs in Union Pacific–served communities, including those with STEM, environmental, or youth components that may intersect with evolutionary biology, may be competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation