Low Income Worker Training Program
The Low Income Worker Training Program, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, provides essential job-specific training grants of up to $200,000 for entities helping low-income individuals. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development by enabling individuals earning at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines to acquire skills necessary for higher-paying jobs. The program supports training-related materials and certification fees, promoting economic self-sufficiency in Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Arts and Culture Funding for Minnesota Nonprofits via McKnight Foundation
Nonprofit organizations, groups, Tribal Nations, and government entities in Minnesota can receive McKnight Foundation support for arts and culture programs, projects, or general operations that sustain working artists and culture bearers. Funding may benefit international development organizations whose Minnesota-based work centers artistic creation, underrepresented artists, or justice-focused cultural leadership rather than singular events or education-only programs.
The McKnight Foundation
Minnesota Community Projects Funding via Saint Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, and public agencies serving the Red Wing area in Minnesota can seek support for community projects that enhance local quality of life and have long-term, broad impact. With a mission to strengthen community life, The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation provides the Red Wing Area Fund as a vehicle for these initiatives.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
McKnight Foundation Community Equity Grants in Minnesota
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Minnesota can apply for funding to advance economic mobility, community wealth-building, fair and just housing, and democratic participation. Grants from McKnight Foundation help Minnesota community development and social justice efforts that support low-income and BIPOC residents, including worker-centered job quality, equitable lending, and housing-related wealth-building initiatives.
The McKnight Foundation
Arts Access Grants for Minnesota Organizations from Lake Region Arts Council
Applications due Sep 24, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations, cultural groups, local governments, and educational institutions in west central Minnesota can receive funding from Lake Region Arts Council to expand arts access, arts learning, and cultural heritage programming. Grants support public art, artist residencies, performances, festivals, workshops, and other arts education or community arts activities within the council’s nine-county region.
Lake Region Arts Council
Headwaters Foundation Support for Minnesota Organizing
Letter of inquiry due Oct 19, 2026
Headwaters Foundation for Justice provides Minnesota grassroots organizations and tribal entities with rapid response funding for time-sensitive organizing around legislative or policy changes, crises, or unexpected opportunities. 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) groups focused on equity, justice, civic engagement, or legal and economic rights may be eligible for unrestricted grants up to US $25,000.
Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Arts Legacy Grants - Regular
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
The Arts Legacy Grants - Regular program, managed by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, provides funding for art projects that enhance local artists and engage communities in Region 1. Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, requiring a 10% cash match. Projects must be completed within 24 months and support public art initiatives. Eligible applicants include individuals and non-profit organizations within the specified counties of northwestern Minnesota.
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
West Central Initiative Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving the Fergus Falls area can apply for grants of US $500 - US $2,500 to support community services projects in Minnesota. With a mission to improve west central Minnesota, West Central Initiative provides local organizations with flexible funding that may benefit programs connected to international development or global engagement at the community level.
West Central Initiative
Capacity-Building Funding from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups seeking technical assistance or capacity-building support can apply for the Management Improvement Fund, with awards up to US $15,000. Minnesota organizations working on international development may be eligible if they need consulting, training, or other management improvement services to strengthen internal operations and BIPOC leadership.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) charitable organizations offering direct community services can access funding through Hugh J. Andersen Foundation for asset-based programs that build independence, self-sufficiency, and dignity. Priority is given to work in the St. Croix Valley, especially youth development, social support, health access, education, services for seniors, and programs for people with developmental or physical disabilities.
Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Rotary Club Support for Minnesota International Projects
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit charitable organizations planning international development projects that address health, education, economic and community development, or clean water and environment can apply for support in Minnesota. Rotary Club of Lake Minnetonka Excelsior prefers Minnesota- or U.S.-based groups and funds specific international programs or projects, not operating costs, ideally completed by June 30, 2026.
Rotary Club Of Lake Minnetonka Excelsior
East Central Regional Arts Council Support
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) arts organizations with budgets under $174,000 can obtain general operating support, capacity-building, and small capital funding through the Essentials Support Grant, with awards of US $3,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to strengthen regional arts, East Central Regional Arts Council supports art and art education groups in Region 7E counties, which may include organizations with international development connections.
East Central Regional Arts Council
Minnesota Resilience Funding via Boreal Waters
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota and nearby Wisconsin communities can seek flexible funding to advance transformational resilience work. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports projects that address root causes, build cross-sector partnerships, and strengthen long-term community capacity, including housing, food security, workforce readiness, climate adaptation, and other equity-focused systems-change initiatives; awards up to US $300,000.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Minnesota STEM Education Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 15, 2027
Minnesota K-12 schools and 501(c)(3) organizations improving STEM education for economically disadvantaged students can access funding via Boston Scientific Foundation to support evidence-based programs. Eligible programs must primarily serve participants at or below 185% of the poverty level within 60 miles of designated Boston Scientific communities in Minnesota.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Northwest Minnesota Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in northwest Minnesota counties can apply for the Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Building Better Lives Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for family support, health and wellness, welcoming communities, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity building. Programs in these areas that also advance international development goals may be eligible.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via United Way
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Beltrami County, Minnesota can apply for United Way of Bemidji Area grants of US $5,000 - US $40,000 to support youth education, financial stability, and health programs. Minnesota groups working on international development may be eligible if their local services address education, basic needs, or community health within Beltrami County.
United Way of Bemidji Area
Willis C. Helm Youth Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations working on juvenile delinquency or development of boys from broken homes can seek program support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000. With a mission to aid constructive youth-focused work, Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust provides grants that may benefit groups whose international development efforts intersect with these priorities.
Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Support for Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Apr 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities addressing hunger, shelter, K-12 education access, or workforce development in Minnesota’s Twin Cities metro can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for general operating or program support. C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation focuses on strengthening local communities, which may benefit groups with international development connections based in this region.
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via Blandin Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal governments, public agencies, and units of government can seek $25,000 - $150,000 to plan, implement, or build capacity for small rural community projects. Blandin Foundation supports initiatives in select northern Minnesota counties that enhance public spaces, civic engagement, arts and culture, and long-term community development, including work that may complement international development-focused missions.
Blandin Foundation
Blandin Foundation Grants for Minnesota Community Wealth
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal governments, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects in rural Minnesota can apply for Blandin Foundation’s Community Wealth Building Grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $150,000 for multi-year community development efforts. Funding supports affordable housing, community-based economic development, workforce and talent systems, and equitable access to capital in small, low-income, and diverse communities, especially in and around Itasca County.
Blandin Foundation
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
Applications due May 19, 2027
The Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program, administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, aims to enhance partnerships for protecting and restoring Minnesota's water resources. With funding of $500,000 for the first year and $2,000,000 for the second year, the program supports initiatives like clean water workshops, rain gardens, and shoreline protection. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and tribal governments dedicated to improving water quality.
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Minnesota Resilience Funding via Boreal Waters
Letter of inquiry due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofits, tribal governments, public entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in northeastern Minnesota working on resilience, basic needs, and family stability can apply for Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Community Opportunity Fund, with awards of US $25,000 - US $50,000. Funding supports community-driven projects, general operations, and capacity building that strengthen long-term economic, social, or environmental resilience.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Economic Opportunity Funding from Target Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 2, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on entrepreneurship, workforce development, housing, or asset building for underserved communities can apply for Target Foundation’s Hometown Program grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $200,000. Grants from Target Foundation help Minnesota organizations expand equitable economic opportunity, which may benefit groups engaged in international development-related economic justice work locally.
Target Foundation
George Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Wellbeing
Letter of inquiry due Jun 5, 2027
With a mission to advance whole-person health, the George Family Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for integrative and alternative health initiatives. Community-based and medical-system programs, professional training, and national leadership efforts that expand access and empower individuals may be eligible, including organizations whose international development work incorporates whole-person wellbeing.
George Family Foundation
Native Community Solutions Funding from Good Relatives
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Native-led nonprofits and tribal programs in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and nearby Native Nations can receive US $50,000 - US $100,000 in unrestricted support for community-powered solutions, healing, leadership, and cultural revitalization. Good Relatives Collaborative provides responsive grants that may benefit Minnesota organizations doing international development alongside local Indigenous community work.
Good Relatives Collaborative
Minnesota Global Awareness Funding via Boreal Waters
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governments, public schools, tribal governments, religious organizations, and fiscally sponsored projects can seek support for global awareness and international understanding initiatives serving eligible northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin communities. Boreal Waters Community Foundation funds projects on peace, security, economic well-being, human rights, environmental sustainability, and citizen understanding of global cultures and political systems.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Social Justice Grants for Nonprofits from Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public entities, Tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation service area of Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin can seek funding for social justice and global awareness initiatives. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports projects on racism, discrimination, human rights, world cultures, and related peace and justice efforts, including lectures, exchanges, and local emergency aid.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation