Jeffris Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Preservation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for Historic Structure Reports on nationally or statewide significant historic sites. Grants from Jeffris Family Foundation help fund up to 50% of planning costs for preservation projects in smaller communities, with a required dollar-for-dollar cash match.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Education and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Nordson Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hennepin County, Minnesota can seek funding for education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic improvement programs that strengthen community life. Grants from Nordson Corporation Foundation help support initiatives such as educational enrichment, workforce preparation, and historic or cultural preservation efforts that benefit local residents.
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Wilderness Preservation Funding from Quetico Superior Foundation
Historic and environmental preservation nonprofits in Minnesota and nearby border regions can seek support for wilderness protection, land and habitat conservation, and related education projects. Focused on preserving the Minnesota–Ontario border lakes wilderness, Quetico Superior Foundation invites qualified 501(c)(3) organizations to propose projects including forest management, youth programs, community development, and historical preservation.
Quetico Superior Foundation
Joyce Foundation Education Policy Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and select government initiatives in Minnesota working on education policy and economic mobility can apply for the Joyce Foundation’s Education & Economic Mobility Grants. Funding supports research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation to improve educator effectiveness, college and career readiness, and post-secondary success, particularly for historically underserved young people in the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, cultural enrichment, health, environment, human services, or community development can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 to advance their local impact. With a mission to help people live their best life, Altra Foundation provides Best Life Community Awards nominated by Altra Federal Credit Union members.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Community Enrichment Grants for Nonprofits from Hallett Charitable Trusts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tax-exempt governmental entities can seek project or operational funding to enrich educational, health, economic, cultural, and community opportunities, especially in the Cuyuna Lakes Area. With a mission to strengthen this region, EW Hallett Charitable Trusts prioritizes broadly beneficial, nonpartisan, nonreligious initiatives that demonstrate equity, strong governance, and long-term sustainability, which may include preservation-related projects.
EW Hallett Charitable Trusts
Minnesota Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Minnesota can seek funding for historic preservation planning and education projects, including staff support, consultants, and outreach materials. National Trust for Historic Preservation awards US $2,500 - US $5,000 to help launch or strengthen local preservation initiatives that build capacity and engage new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Laura Jane Musser Fund Support for Rural Projects
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Rural 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local governments in Minnesota can seek funding for new community projects that strengthen civic life, including economic development, arts, education, and public space improvements. Focused on rural development, the Laura Jane Musser Fund offers up to US $25,000 for planning or implementation with strong local participation and support.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Historic Preservation Funding from Minnesota Historical Society
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Minnesota-based organizations preserving history or historic sites in Minnesota can access funding for history projects, historic preservation work, and structured grants. Minnesota Historical Society’s Legacy Grants offer up to US $20,000 for activities like collections care, oral history, conservation planning, building assessments, and other projects whose final products are publicly accessible in Minnesota.
Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Community Development Funding via Otter Tail
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for education, human services, community development, arts, or environmental projects can apply for operating or capital funding, including buildings and equipment. With a mission to strengthen communities, Otter Tail Corporation Foundation provides per-project support in the Minnesota counties where the company and its subsidiaries have a business presence.
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
Museum Preservation Funding from Minnesota Humanities Center
Applications due Oct 27, 2026
Minnesota museums, cultural institutions, local governments, and other organizations preserving cultural heritage can apply for Minnesota Humanities Center’s Museum, Exhibits, and Collections Grant; awards up to US $200,000 to support museums, exhibits, and collections work. Projects that preserve and honor Minnesota’s cultural heritage and diverse community identities may be especially competitive.
Minnesota Humanities Center
Coastal Preservation Funding from Minnesota DNR
Pre proposal due Dec 12, 2026
Minnesota coastal communities, public agencies, and partner organizations working on preservation and responsible development projects along Lake Superior may be eligible for grants of US $10,000 - US $100,000. Minnesota preservation groups can access funding through Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to plan, study, engage communities, restore valued areas, and improve public access to coastal resources.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
CommunityGiving Community Impact Grants for Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County can receive $5,000 to $20,000 for general operations or programs serving youth, seniors, and community connections. Grants from CommunityGiving help Minnesota organizations address the achievement gap, support productive aging, and build welcoming, connected communities through practical, community-driven projects.
CommunityGiving
Historic Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Minnesota Historical Society
Pre proposal due Jan 23, 2027
Minnesota educational institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribes, and government units collaborating on history-based partnerships can apply for Minnesota Historical Society’s Heritage Partnership Program, with awards of more than US $10,000. Minnesota preservation and historic resources groups may benefit from funding for partnership development, shared workforce, services, and resources that enhance access to the state’s history.
Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society Grants for Minnesota Preservation
Pre proposal due Jan 23, 2027
Political subdivisions in Minnesota seeking support for capital historic preservation projects on publicly owned buildings can apply for Minnesota Historical Society’s State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid, with awards of more than US $10,001. Funding supports large restoration, rehabilitation, preservation, building systems, and accessibility projects for properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Minnesota Historical Society
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’ Asset Management University Cohort, a five‑month training program to strengthen asset and property management skills. Up to 15 mission‑aligned organizations receive online CHAM coursework, peer learning, and post‑training technical assistance to better preserve long‑term housing affordability.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Grants for Biodiversity
Pre proposal due Mar 8, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored 501(c)(3) organizations preserving or restoring biodiversity in Minnesota’s Duluth-Superior region can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for one-year projects. The Biodiversity Fund from Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports habitat conservation, vulnerable species, climate adaptation planning, community-based research, and environmental education that emphasize equity, collaboration, and long-term ecological impact.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Foundation Support for Biodiversity
Letter of inquiry due Mar 9, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities in Minnesota’s northeast counties can apply for Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Biodiversity Fund, awarding up to US $150,000 for multi-year habitat and ecosystem projects. Funding supports habitat preservation and restoration, vulnerable species, climate adaptation planning, and community-based environmental research and education that strengthen long-term biodiversity outcomes.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Minnesota Cultural Media Funding via Minnesota Humanities Center
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Ethnic media organizations in Minnesota creating non-English video content that preserves cultural heritage or supports diverse humanities programming can apply for this grant, with awards up to US $75,000. Focused on cultural preservation and education, the Minnesota Humanities Center invites projects that honor underrepresented communities, Indigenous cultures, recent immigrants, and veterans.
Minnesota Humanities Center
Environmental Stewardship Funding from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits, public agencies, and other organizations working on environmental stewardship projects in Minnesota can host Minnesota GreenCorps AmeriCorps members to advance local initiatives. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency supports host sites focused on community outreach, energy conservation and green transportation, stormwater and forestry, or waste reduction and recycling, which may benefit preservation-related community and environmental projects.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Izaak Walton League Grants for Minnesota Conservation
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Conservationists and community groups in Minnesota working to protect natural resources can be nominated for recognition awards supporting education, stewardship, and conservation leadership. With a mission to strengthen conservation efforts, Izaak Walton League of America honors outstanding service, teaching, media, watershed work, and chapter-based environmental initiatives that benefit Minnesota’s outdoors and communities.
Izaak Walton League of America
CommunityGiving Arts Access Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Apr 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government entities in central Minnesota can apply for CommunityGiving’s Central Minnesota Arts Grant, awarding US $5,000 - US $7,500 for visual and performing arts programs. Eligible projects must serve residents of Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, or Wright counties and may include art education, exhibits, or performances that expand community access.
CommunityGiving
Blandin Foundation Grants for Minnesota Community Wealth
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal governments, and public agencies 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 projects. Funding supports affordable housing, community-based economic development, workforce and talent pipelines, and equitable access to capital, which may benefit preservation-focused initiatives in smaller communities.
Blandin Foundation
CommunityGiving Grants for Minnesota Youth Safety
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Community organizations, schools, and government entities in Minnesota can receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support youth programs and operations that serve Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties. CommunityGiving’s Thomas Ritsche Youth Grants prioritize projects that reduce crimes against youth and by youth, with sustainable, positive impacts and stronger cross-generational community connections.
CommunityGiving
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 for planning and education projects. Grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 support preservation planning, capacity building, and innovative public education or outreach efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jul 9, 2027
Cities, tribes, housing authorities, nonprofits, schools, and private developers in Minnesota can access funding to create or improve affordable, owner-occupied single-family homes. Grants and loans from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency support acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and downpayment assistance, and may benefit community-based preservation efforts that stabilize neighborhoods and existing housing stock.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Boreal Waters Support for Minnesota Conservation
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Nonprofit and fiscally sponsored organizations focused on environmental conservation and education in Minnesota’s western Lake Superior watershed can seek funding for general operations, capital needs, start-up costs, technical assistance, and projects. Focused on natural resource preservation, Boreal Waters Community Foundation offers grants up to US $25,000, with priority for community-led efforts and historically marginalized communities.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation