Traffic Safety Grants for Nonprofits from Auto Club Group Foundation
Minnesota nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and first responders focused on traffic safety, driver education, or K–12 financial literacy can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000. Minnesota organizations can access funding through The Auto Club Group Foundation, which supports programs and passive speed enforcement equipment like speed display signs across its multi-state service area.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation Grants for Minnesota Environmental Justice
Community-based nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota and other EPA Region 5 states can seek funding for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects in disadvantaged communities. The Minneapolis Foundation supports efforts like air, water, and soil monitoring, community research, and public education, with Tier 1 awards up to US $150,000.
The Minneapolis Foundation
DEED Workforce Training Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota public, private, or nonprofit entities providing employment services to low-income individuals can apply for the Low Income Worker Training Program, with awards up to US $200,000. Funding supports short-term, job-specific skills training, related materials, certifications, and limited project coordination to help low-income workers advance to higher-paying, full-time jobs.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Climate and Energy Funding from McKnight Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Minnesota working on climate, clean energy, transportation, buildings, working lands, or democratic participation can apply for the McKnight Foundation’s Midwest Climate and Energy grants. Funding supports systems-change efforts such as advocacy, community engagement, policy work, and narrative change that cut greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate and equity goals.
The McKnight Foundation
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Workforce Grants
Accredited educational institutions in Minnesota partnering with in-state businesses can apply for Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grants up to Up to US $500,000 to develop customized workforce training. Funding covers curriculum development, instruction, materials, equipment, and related training costs, helping nonprofits and other partners build skills for high-growth, high-wage jobs.
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
McKnight Foundation Community Equity Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities can seek operating or project support to advance economic mobility, community wealth, fair housing, and democratic participation. Grants from the McKnight Foundation help Minnesota community development, workforce, housing, and civic engagement organizations drive systemic change for low-income and BIPOC residents through advocacy, innovative financing, and inclusive policy work.
The McKnight Foundation
Impact Fund Justice Litigation Grants in Minnesota
Letter of inquiry due Sep 29, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in Minnesota can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable funding for out-of-pocket litigation expenses. The Impact Fund awards these U.S.-wide grants quarterly, prioritizing cases that advance systemic change and involve directly affected communities.
The Impact Fund
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
The Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Minnesota provide funding for rural communities to prepare for or recover from emergencies that threaten safe drinking water. Eligible events include droughts, floods, and chemical spills. Grants of up to $150,000 for water transmission lines and $1 million for water sources are available. This initiative aims to restore access to clean water and support rural development, benefiting households and local businesses affected by natural disasters.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Minnesota Arts Programming Funding via Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Minnesota arts nonprofits, schools, and local governments can receive $5,000 for arts programming, including touring artist presentations and arts production projects. Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council provides Minnesota arts organizations with support for fine arts creation, performance, education, and exhibition in the 11-county SEMAC region, requiring a public component and 20% matching funds.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
USDA Rural Development Support for Minnesota Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Minnesota state and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural areas can access funding through USDA: Rural Development for water and waste infrastructure projects. Grants support clean drinking water systems, sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage, including construction, improvements, and related legal, engineering, land, and start-up costs.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
National Trust Preservation Funds
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
The National Trust Preservation Funds provide grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to support local preservation projects and ongoing work. These funds aim to enhance community engagement in preservation, foster technical expertise, and stimulate financial participation from the private sector. Eligible applicants include public agencies and nonprofit organizations focused on planning and education efforts related to preservation. The program is particularly interested in initiatives that reach new audiences and further the preservation movement.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Public Art Project Grants for Minnesota Artists via Forecast Public Art
Applications due Oct 18, 2026
Early-career Minnesota artists creating original, free public art projects can receive funding for temporary or permanent installations anywhere in the state. Focused on public and community art, Forecast Public Art invites eligible artists with 2–10 years of generative experience to apply for US $8,000 to support site-approved projects that are accessible to all.
Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Grants for Minnesota Artists
Applications due Oct 19, 2026
Minnesota mid-career public artists seeking to advance their careers can access funding through Forecast Public Art’s Mid-Career Professional Development Grant. Awards of US $5,000 support activities like residencies, apprenticeships, travel, conferences, study, and project prototypes. Nonprofits may benefit when artists use funds to develop proposals for public or nonprofit agencies.
Forecast Public Art
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Association Grant
Applications due Oct 19, 2026
The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations Grant, funded by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, supports projects that promote environmentally sustainable practices for local lakes and watersheds. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and community groups within Hubbard County. Projects can involve invasive species prevention, water quality research, and educational initiatives. A matched funding requirement ensures community engagement, making it a vital resource for preserving local natural resources and enhancing community resilience.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Justice Reinvestment Grants for Minnesota Organizations via Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Minnesota nonprofits, local governments, and Tribal Nations can seek funding to provide supportive services for justice-impacted individuals in Minnesota, including treatment and supervision programs. Minnesota Department of Public Safety provides these grants for chemical dependency and mental health treatment, improved and pretrial supervision, recidivism reduction for controlled substances offenders, and participation in approved drug court initiatives.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Arts Project Funding for Minnesota Nonprofits via Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Applications due Nov 20, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits, schools, colleges, and tribal governments can apply for Arrowhead Regional Arts Council’s Art Project Grant, awarding up to US $5,000 for community-focused arts programs, projects, and events. Eligible activities must occur in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis counties or specified tribal nations.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Bayer Fund: Health & Wellness Grant Program
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
The Bayer Fund Health & Wellness Grant Program aims to support organizations that provide education and resources for patients and caregivers facing cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Grants focus on assisting communities, particularly the African American population, in managing these health issues. Funding covers educational services, disease awareness, and access to care, with all activities to commence post-funding decisions. Eligible organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) status and operate within 55 miles of Bayer sites.
Bayer Fund
Blue Cross Minnesota Early Childhood Grants
Applications due Mar 26, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, Tribal Nations, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota can seek funding to expand access to quality early childhood care, education, screenings, and family home visiting. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation supports efforts that promote healthy child development and address structural, racial, and health inequities, including project staffing, direct costs, and limited administrative expenses.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
C H Robinson Worldwide Support for Minnesota Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Apr 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities addressing hunger, shelter, education, or workforce development in Minnesota’s Twin Cities metro can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 in general operating or program support. C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation prioritizes services like food access, housing stability, K-12 educational equity, and pathways to quality jobs for low-income workers.
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Minnesota Resilience Funding via Boreal Waters
Letter of inquiry due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofits, tribal governments, schools, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota’s northeastern counties can apply for Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Community Opportunity Fund, awarding US $25,000 - US $50,000 for resilience-focused projects. Funding supports programs, general operations, and capacity building that strengthen housing stability, food security, workforce resilience, and community preparedness.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Rural Business Development Funding from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Eligible rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, and educational institutions in Minnesota can apply for US $100,000 - US $500,000 to support technical assistance and development for small rural businesses. Grants from USDA Rural Development help fund training, facilities, revolving loan funds, incubators, and broader community and technology-based economic development projects.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
The Community Homeownership Impact Fund
Applications due Jul 9, 2027
The Community Homeownership Impact Fund, managed by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, aims to enhance affordable housing in Minnesota by funding developers and administrators of single-family, owner-occupied homes. This program focuses on increasing the housing supply while ensuring safety and habitability. It offers interim loans, deferred forgivable loans, and grants to bridge financial gaps. Eligible applicants include cities, tribes, and nonprofits, all working towards improving housing accessibility and supporting community development.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
C H Robinson Foundation Logistics Grants in Minnesota
Letter of inquiry due Aug 5, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits and eligible public entities focused on supply chain and logistics can access funding through C H Robinson Foundation for general operating or program support. Organizations supporting carriers and drivers, diversifying the logistics workforce, providing transportation and logistics education, or advancing environmental sustainability in transportation and logistics may be invited to apply.
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Community Development Funding from Grand Rapids Foundation
Applications due Sep 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and community groups working on community development, services, culture, or public safety in Minnesota’s Greater Itasca Area may be eligible for annual grants. Grants from Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation help strengthen communities in and around Itasca County, including Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and St. Louis counties through locally focused projects.
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Support for Minnesota Basic Needs
Applications due Sep 14, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, tribal governments, and churches serving low-income or disadvantaged residents in northeastern Minnesota can seek $1,000 - $5,000 for basic needs or animal welfare projects. Focused on human and animal welfare, Boreal Waters Community Foundation considers special projects, equipment, and general operating support, with priority for efforts involving animals that address human service needs.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Joseph Durda Foundation Grants for Minnesota Services
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services such as basic needs, youth and family support, disability services, medical research, or veteran assistance can apply for program-specific funding. Focused on human services and health, Joseph Durda Foundation invites Minnesota charities to propose projects that fit its priorities, with preference for communities where board members live.
Joseph Durda Foundation