Community Support Funding from Benton Telecommunications Foundation
Benton County, Minnesota nonprofits and community groups can receive up to US $2,000 for healthy living, basic needs, education, and community development projects. Benton Telecommunications Foundation provides Minnesota organizations with small grants for programs such as food, shelter, healthcare, youth leadership, and local community improvement, reviewed monthly on a rolling basis.
Benton Telecommunications Foundation
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Emergency Grants
Individuals facing short-term health or human services emergencies in Dakota, Ramsey, or Washington County, Minnesota can receive up to US $1,000 in one-time financial assistance to prevent crises like unemployment or homelessness. Grants from The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation are accessed through partner community organizations, not by direct individual application.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Edina Realty Foundation Support for Housing
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing housing, homelessness prevention, or emergency support services in Minnesota can seek financial assistance through the Edina Realty Foundation. With a mission to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, this funder backs programs such as housing and shelter, emergency services, financial assistance, and related education across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Edina Realty Foundation
Maternal Health Funding from Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota family medicine and pediatric clinics providing well-child visits can receive up to US $15,000 per clinic to implement the IMPLICIT Interconception Care Model and enhance maternal and perinatal health services. Focused on maternal and perinatal care, the Minnesota Department of Health invites clinics to embed screening, brief interventions, and referrals into routine pediatric visits over a three-year period.
Minnesota Department of Health
Jeffris Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Preservation
Historic preservation 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) in Minnesota can seek funding for Historic Structure Reports through the Jeffris Heartland Fund, with awards of US $5,000 - US $50,000 covering 50% of report costs. Grants from Jeffris Family Foundation help advance planning for nationally or statewide significant historic sites in smaller communities.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Joyce Foundation Education Policy Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and select government initiatives in Minnesota working on education and economic mobility policy can apply for Joyce Foundation support for research, advocacy, and systems change. Funding focuses on effective educators, college and career readiness, and post-secondary success, especially for historically underserved young people and BIPOC communities in the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
Impact Fund Litigation Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in Minnesota can seek US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable funding. The Impact Fund supports out-of-pocket litigation costs for class actions, multi-plaintiff, and environmental justice cases that aim to benefit communities facing systemic oppression.
The Impact Fund
Community and Human Needs Grants from Benton Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 12, 2026
Nonprofits and community organizations in central Minnesota counties can apply for Benton Telecommunications Foundation’s US $2,000 - US $25,000 grants to support healthy living, basic human needs, education, and community development projects. Programs serving Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, or Stearns County residents needing financial assistance for direct services may be eligible.
Benton Telecommunications Foundation
Capacity-Building Funding from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Applications due Aug 20, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups can seek up to US $15,000 for technical assistance and training to strengthen internal operations and capacity. Minnesota community organizations, especially BIPOC-led groups and those serving Asian American/Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Latinx and Black communities, can access funding through the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s Management Improvement Fund for consulting, planning, assessments and leadership development.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Bayer Fund Grants for Minnesota Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Grants from Bayer Fund help Minnesota health organizations deliver cancer and cardiovascular disease education, awareness, and support services for patients, caregivers, and at-risk populations. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and government units near Bayer communities may request program funding, including limited overhead and evaluation costs, for evidence-based initiatives completed within about one year.
Bayer Fund
US $150,000 - US $450,000
Business Development Funding for Centers from DEED
Letter of inquiry due Sep 10, 2026
Economic development organizations and higher-education institutions in Minnesota supporting Small Business Development Centers can apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development funding, with awards of US $150,000 - US $450,000 for SBDC operations. This support backs no-cost consulting, entrepreneurship education, and capital access services for small businesses and entrepreneurs statewide.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Operating Support Grants for Arts Nonprofits from Five Wings Arts Council
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and government units in Minnesota’s Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties can apply for general operating and capital support funding; awards cover administrative, operating, and capital expenses. Grants from Five Wings Arts Council are based on artistic quality, community access, financial health, and organizational stability.
The Five Wings Arts Council
Minnesota Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Minnesota planning historic preservation projects can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach activities. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports work like feasibility studies, design guidelines, community forums, capacity building, and innovative public programs that introduce new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Open Space Restoration Grants for Nonprofits from Musser Fund
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments in Minnesota can apply for up to US $35,000 to implement projects that restore and protect publicly owned open spaces while encouraging public use. With a mission to enhance ecological integrity, the Laura Jane Musser Fund supports community-engaged habitat restoration, park improvements, and sustainable public space initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Laura Jane Musser Fund Support for Minnesota Open Space Planning
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
Grants help Minnesota public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits plan community-driven projects for publicly owned open spaces, focusing on ecosystem restoration, habitat conservation, and public access. The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers planning grants up to US $8,000 for efforts with measurable outcomes, strong local participation, and long-term environmental and financial sustainability.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
US $600,000 - US $1,400,000
Minnesota Community Development Funding via DEED
Pre proposal due Nov 26, 2026
Minnesota local governments seeking funding for housing, public infrastructure, or commercial district rehabilitation can access the Small Cities Development Program, which offers US $600,000 - US $1,400,000 for eligible projects. Minnesota communities can access funding through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to benefit low- and moderate-income residents and improve local facilities.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
US $250,000 - US $3,800,000
Green Fertilizer Funding from Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Applications due Dec 2, 2026
Agricultural and rural electric cooperatives in Minnesota investing in green fertilizer production facilities can apply for Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Green Fertilizer Grant Program, with awards of US $250,000 - US $3,800,000. Funding supports renewable-energy-based green hydrogen fertilizer plants, with preference for projects showing strong financing, business readiness, and locations in higher-poverty counties.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Affordable Housing Training for Midwest Providers via Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Feb 7, 2027
Affordable housing providers in Minnesota and other Midwest states can apply for Enterprise Community Partners’ Midwest Asset Management University Cohort, a five‑month training and technical assistance program to strengthen asset and property management capacity. Up to 15 mission‑aligned organizations receive online CHAM training, peer learning, and post‑training support to better preserve long‑term housing affordability.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Old National Bank Grants for Minnesota Communities
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charities working on affordable housing, workforce development, economic development, or financial empowerment can apply for Old National Bank Foundation grants of approximately US $15,000. Programs must primarily serve underrepresented or low- to moderate-income communities within the bank’s Minnesota footprint and demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Old National Bank
East Central Regional Arts Council Support for Minnesota Arts Organizations
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations in Region 7E can use this operating support for rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, training, and planning. With a mission to strengthen regional arts and culture, East Central Regional Arts Council provides $3,000 - $10,000 to sustain arts access, arts education, and cultural heritage programming and capacity.
East Central Regional Arts Council
Food Retail Improvements Funding from Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
Grocery stores and small food retailers in Minnesota seeking to improve equipment or infrastructure for affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food access can apply for this program, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $75,000. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture funds physical improvements, equipment purchases, and related installation costs to better serve underserved low- and moderate-income communities.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Minnesota Community Development Funding via Blandin Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal governments, and public agencies in rural Minnesota can seek US $25,000 - US $150,000 to plan, implement, or build capacity for small community development projects. Blandin Foundation supports initiatives in its local giving area that enhance public spaces, arts and culture, civic engagement, and economic, physical, and social well-being.
Blandin Foundation
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Support for Dairy
Applications due May 1, 2027
Minnesota dairy farms and dairy processors can receive funding to hire independent professionals for business planning, expansion evaluation, and transition advice. Focused on livestock and ranching, Minnesota Department of Agriculture invites Minnesota producers to seek $500 to $5,000 for technical assistance that results in a comprehensive business plan report.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
National Trust Grants for Minnesota Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Minnesota public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 support planning, professional consulting, capacity building, and public education or outreach initiatives that advance battlefield preservation efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Economic Opportunity Funding from Target Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 2, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic opportunity, housing, workforce development, entrepreneurship, or asset building for underserved and low-income communities can apply for Target Foundation’s hometown grants of US $25,000 - US $200,000. Grants from Target Foundation help Minnesota organizations expand financial inclusion, job readiness, and housing stability, supporting broader financial assistance efforts statewide.
Target Foundation
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jul 9, 2027
Nonprofits, cities, tribes, school entities, and private developers in Minnesota can access funding to create or improve affordable, owner-occupied single-family homes. Grants from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency help Minnesota housing and community organizations acquire, rehabilitate, or construct homes and provide downpayment assistance. Projects must meet Green Communities Criteria and be completed within set timelines.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency