Traffic Safety and Education Grants from Auto Club Group Foundation
Minnesota nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and first responders can access funding through the Auto Club Group Foundation to support traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy initiatives, including passive speed display equipment. Grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000 are available within the foundation’s 14-state and 2-territory service area.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation Grants for Minnesota Environmental Justice
Community-based nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, and educational institutions in Minnesota and other EPA Region 5 states can seek up to US $150,000 for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects in disadvantaged communities. The Minneapolis Foundation supports work such as GIS mapping, air and water quality monitoring, research, and community education under its Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Tier 1 program.
The Minneapolis Foundation
DEED Workforce Training Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota public, private, or nonprofit entities that provide employment services to low-income individuals can apply for the Low Income Worker Training Program, with awards up to US $200,000 for job-specific skills training and related costs. New Minnesota nonprofits focused on workforce preparation and poverty alleviation may be eligible to support short-term training leading to full-time employment.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
American Heart Association Grants for Minnesota Health
Minnesota for-profit and nonprofit organizations improving healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality can access funding through the American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund, with awards up to US $500,000. New nonprofits operating in the U.S. or Puerto Rico that offer scalable, community-driven health solutions may be strong candidates.
American Heart Association
McKnight Foundation Community Equity Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities can seek operating or project support for community development, economic mobility, housing, and democratic participation initiatives. Grants from The McKnight Foundation help Minnesota organizations advance shared prosperity, power, and participation, including efforts that build community wealth, strengthen workers’ rights, and cultivate fair, affordable housing systems.
The McKnight Foundation
Joyce Foundation Journalism Grants in Minnesota
Letter of inquiry due Oct 20, 2026
Journalism organizations, mostly nonprofits in Minnesota and the wider Great Lakes region, can receive funding for independent, nonpartisan reporting and related projects. The Joyce Foundation supports investigative coverage on key regional issues, strengthens nonprofit and community news networks, and backs programs for early career journalists, particularly journalists of color, with some selective national media support.
The Joyce Foundation
Impact Fund Litigation Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Oct 29, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for social, economic, racial, or environmental justice in Minnesota can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable funding for out-of-pocket litigation costs. The Impact Fund awards these grants quarterly, prioritizing filed or near-filed cases that advance systemic change for oppressed communities.
The Impact Fund
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa can seek US $2,500 - US $49,999 for community health and well-being initiatives. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund supports programs addressing physical, mental and social health, poverty and economic stability, and neighborhood or built-environment improvements that advance local Community Health Improvement priorities.
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Capacity-Building Funding from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups can receive up to US $15,000 for technical assistance and consulting to strengthen internal operations and capacity. Minnesota new and small nonprofits can access funding through the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for activities like organizational assessment, strategic planning, leadership development, and other management improvement projects, with priority for BIPOC-led organizations.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Minnesota Early Childhood Health Funding via Medica Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 1, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public/government agencies, and Tribal Nations working on early childhood health can apply for Medica Foundation’s Early Childhood Health Grant, with awards up to US $100,000. Funding supports early intervention for children birth–12, especially programs advancing health equity through abuse prevention, culturally focused care, maternal health, oral health, parenting skills, primary care, and social-emotional learning.
Medica Foundation
History Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Minnesota Historical Society
Pre proposal due Jan 23, 2027
Minnesota educational institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribes, and government units forming history-based partnerships can apply for Minnesota Historical Society’s Heritage Partnership Program, with awards of more than US $10,000. Minnesota organizations, including newer nonprofits, may use these funds for capacity building, shared staff or services, and collaborative projects that preserve and expand access to the state’s history and cultural resources.
Minnesota Historical Society
Jones Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Programs
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
With a mission to strengthen community vitality, Jones Family Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and government agencies with funding for education, economic vitality, and arts and culture initiatives. New nonprofits within 30 miles of Red Wing can seek support for special projects, start-up costs, program expansion, matching funds, and limited capital needs.
The Jones Family Foundation
Minnesota Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Minnesota can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for historic preservation planning and education projects that build local capacity and engage new audiences. National Trust for Historic Preservation funds activities like feasibility studies, design guidelines, community forums, and innovative outreach that introduce preservation concepts and support ongoing initiatives.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Old National Bank Foundation Grants
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
The Old National Bank Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations for community impact initiatives across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Focused on four key areas—Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Financial Empowerment—the foundation prioritizes programs that support underrepresented communities. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and align with the foundation’s funding priorities to qualify for grants, which can be applied for every two years.
Old National Bank
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Support for Urban Agriculture
Applications due Feb 26, 2027
New and established for-profit businesses, nonprofits, schools, local governments, and tribal communities in Minnesota can fund urban agriculture youth education and community or economic development projects with $5,000 - $75,000 grants. With a mission to strengthen the state’s agricultural economy, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture supports equipment, capital improvements, personnel, transportation, and translation costs for eligible urban and tribal-area projects.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Bayer Fund Grants for Minnesota Health Programs
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government units offering cancer or cardiovascular health education, awareness, or support services in Minnesota communities near eligible Bayer sites may be eligible for this program. Grants from Bayer Fund help health-focused organizations deliver evidence-based programs, including access-to-care support like housing for families traveling for cancer or heart treatment.
Bayer Fund
Blue Cross Minnesota Early Childhood Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Mar 26, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored groups, and Tribal Nations in Minnesota can seek funding for early childhood care and education initiatives, including staff, direct project costs, and limited overhead. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation supports efforts that advance healthy child development and address health and racial inequities through child care, screenings, and family home visiting, with awards up to US $200,000.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Andersen Foundation
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on healthcare, housing, education, human services, civic, or environmental education in Minnesota and Wisconsin can seek support for general operations, programs, projects, and some capital needs. The Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation prioritizes services in the St. Croix Valley, including Washington and eastern Ramsey Counties and nearby Wisconsin counties.
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Butler Family Foundation Community Grant
Letter of inquiry due Apr 1, 2027
The Butler Family Foundation Community Grant provides two-year funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota focused on arts, environment, and human services. Grants support general operations or specific projects, with minimum awards of $30,000 for operating costs and $20,000 for program support. Priority is given to organizations serving urban areas of St. Paul and Minneapolis, promoting community arts, environmental stewardship, and essential services for vulnerable populations, particularly youth and families.
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation
Housing Innovation Funding for Nonprofits from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible housing entities with ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations can seek US $2,000,000 grants to expand proven solutions nationwide, including Minnesota. Enterprise Community Partners and Wells Fargo support projects in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that increase housing affordability for renters and homeowners within specified income limits.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Initiative Foundation Support for Minnesota Workforce
Applications due May 29, 2027
Economic development and workforce-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, Tribal and local governments in Central Minnesota can access funding to pilot or launch new strategies through the Initiative Foundation, with awards up to US $10,000. Grants support projects like sector partnerships, apprenticeships, affordable housing, entrepreneurial activity, and feasibility or business model assessments, which may benefit newer organizations.
Initiative Foundation
Native Community Solutions Funding from Good Relatives Collaborative
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, and tribal programs in Minnesota can receive US $50,000 - US $100,000 in unrestricted support for community-powered solutions, healing, leadership, and cultural revitalization. Good Relatives Collaborative prioritizes grassroots organizations under $2.5 million in budget, including newer nonprofits building capacity to serve Native communities.
Good Relatives Collaborative
Laura Jane Musser Fund Grants for Minnesota Intercultural Projects
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local governments can receive up to US $25,000 to plan or implement new intercultural harmony projects that build cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. The Laura Jane Musser Fund supports community service, youth activities, and arts initiatives that foster intercultural communication, shared use of public spaces, and ongoing collaboration across cultural lines.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jul 9, 2027
Nonprofit housing developers, cities, tribes, school entities, and private developers in Minnesota can seek funding to create or improve affordable, owner-occupied single-family homes. Grants from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency help Minnesota organizations finance acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and downpayment assistance. New nonprofits working in homeownership or equitable, affordable housing may be competitive applicants.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, health, human services, environment, arts, or community development can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 to advance their local programs. With a mission to help people live their best life, Altra Foundation provides awards to organizations impacting eligible Minnesota counties through member-driven nominations.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Medica Foundation Grant: MN Rural Health
Pre proposal due Aug 28, 2027
The Medica Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing rural health in Minnesota by funding community-led initiatives that address health equity. With grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, it supports projects that improve healthcare access and quality, particularly in underserved areas. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations, while emphasizing measurable outcomes and culturally-focused care.
Medica Foundation
Laura Jane Musser Fund Support for Rural Development
Applications due Oct 2, 2027
New or early-stage 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments in rural Minnesota can seek funding for planning or implementing community projects that strengthen civic life, economic development, arts, education, or public spaces. Focused on collaborative rural development, the Laura Jane Musser Fund supports projects with strong local participation, matching support, and tangible results within 18 months; awards up to US $25,000.
Laura Jane Musser Fund