CHS Foundation Ag Education Grants in Minnesota
Nonprofits and educational programs offering agricultural education, leadership, or career training for high school students through young professionals in Minnesota can apply; projects may also span multiple eligible states. With a mission to build agricultural leadership and cooperative education, CHS Foundation provides support that may benefit initiatives connected to renewable or sustainable energy in agriculture.
CHS Foundation
US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Minnesota Communities
Focused on economic and community development, 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Minnesota can seek funding for workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture initiatives. Organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be competitive applicants through the US Bancorp Foundation.
US Bancorp Foundation
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Minnesota nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs in communities where Costco operates. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must demonstrate community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support; applications are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service solutions can seek support for new or expanded programs from the Creag Foundation; applications are by invitation, starting with a letter of inquiry. Minnesota organizations working on renewable or sustainable energy within these broader social issues may be eligible if they offer creative approaches to current social problems.
Creag Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects that fit State Farm’s focus areas. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations that may also work on renewable or sustainable energy within broader community safety and development efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Minnesota Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Minnesota, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Funding may support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs, including arts education and STEAM-focused initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that may intersect with renewable or sustainable energy efforts. Focused on community health and welfare, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for children in poverty in Minnesota may be eligible for more than US $50,000 to support projects or scaling efforts, as part of the foundation’s U.S. focus. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports work benefiting urban low-income youth across the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Minnesota nonprofit organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development can seek support for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as early learning, workforce development, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Minnesota and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development and engage Roche employees. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver high-quality local programs, with country-level requests managed by the relevant Roche affiliate office under a common global framework.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, or related basic needs may be eligible for sponsorship support. Bank of America Foundation also considers arts, culture, environmental, and diversity initiatives, so nonprofits with renewable or sustainable energy components within these areas could benefit from this national program.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Minnesota Renewable Energy Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Minnesota renewable and sustainable energy policy organizations can access funding through the Joyce Foundation to advance climate solutions and clean power in the Great Lakes region. Eligible national and environmental justice groups working in Minnesota on carbon-free electricity, energy justice, and related climate policy may be supported, with grants primarily focused on Great Lakes states including Minnesota.
The Joyce Foundation
CHS Foundation Support for Minnesota Ag Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators implementing agricultural education projects in rural Minnesota can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, with awards up to Up to US $50,000 for experiential classroom projects. Grants from CHS Foundation help renewable and sustainable energy educators engage rural students where agriculture, energy use, and sustainability intersect.
CHS Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in renewable and sustainable energy or related conservation fields can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds media and communications projects that help highlight work in preservation, education, wellness, and environmental initiatives, which may include renewable energy efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Minnesota Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access grants and event sponsorships through Insperity. Insperity supports organizations in counties where its employees live and work, and Minnesota groups with renewable or sustainable energy initiatives that meet these criteria may be eligible to apply once per year.
Insperity
Minnesota Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for environmental conservation, community services, and peacebuilding projects. Organizations advancing renewable or sustainable energy within these broader environmental priorities may be eligible to apply for support that strengthens their impact and long-term initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Minnesota Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports organizations serving vulnerable children and families, which may include nonprofits whose renewable energy work intersects with these community services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Minnesota, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs such as education, cultural institutions, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife activities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation favors projects where relatively modest renewable or sustainability-related funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
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 can apply for the Green Fertilizer Grant Program, with awards of US $250,000 - US $3,800,000 to invest in in-state green fertilizer production facilities using renewable energy and green hydrogen. Eligible projects must meet strict production, location, and timeline requirements and provide member training on fertilizer best practices.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Minnesota nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local clients and demonstrating measurable outcomes, financial stability, and Ameriprise volunteer engagement may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Farmers Market Vendor Funding from Compeer Financial
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Farmers market vendors seeking support for education, marketing, or technology upgrades in Minnesota can apply for Compeer Financial’s Farmers Market Grant Program, with awards up to US $500. Eligible applicants must be Compeer Financial clients actively using a booth at a bona fide farmers market; funds can cover branding, websites, mobile payment tools, and display equipment.
Compeer Financial, ACA
Izaak Walton League Support for Minnesota Environmental Students
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Minnesota students pursuing ecological or environmental degree programs, including renewable energy and natural resources management, can receive scholarship support for tuition, books, and transportation. Grants from Izaak Walton League of America help Minnesota learners in fields like environmental law, wildlife management, water resources science, and other environmental sciences who demonstrate financial need and have completed at least one year of college.
Izaak Walton League of America
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Minnesota communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs serving underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, including hunger, homelessness, literacy, and mental health services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
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 groups in rural Minnesota can apply for Blandin Foundation’s Community Wealth Building Grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $150,000 for multi-year projects. Funding supports rural community development, including affordable housing, local business growth, workforce pipelines, equitable access to capital, and energy-efficient, climate-resilient initiatives that reduce disparities.
Blandin Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Sustainability
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits and 501(c)(3) emergency response organizations can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000 support direct services, capacity building, and initiatives like environmental stewardship and sustainable economy efforts, which may include renewable and clean energy-related programming in Union Pacific–served communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits working on renewable or sustainable energy initiatives through cross-sector partnerships may be eligible for recognition and support.
Mutual Of America Foundation
Emergency Equipment Grants for Rural Departments via Compeer Financial
Applications due Aug 31, 2027
Rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments in Minnesota collaborating across adjacent jurisdictions can access funding through Compeer Financial for specialized emergency response equipment, with awards up to US $7,500. Multi-department projects that enhance regional response capacity may be eligible, which can indirectly support safer operations for communities pursuing renewable and sustainable energy development.
Compeer Financial, ACA