Best Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits in Minnesota

Discover active funding opportunities in Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Hennepin, Dakota, and Anoka counties

9,000+

Available grants

$3332.1M

Total funding

$6K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3332.1M total

$6K median

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Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

100+ Ramsey County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

25 Ramsey County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

13 Ramsey County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

34 Ramsey County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

96 Ramsey County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - K through 12

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Success & Enrichment

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Ramsey County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the third quarter.

25.6%

21.7%

28.8%

23.9%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $12,500.

$250 $250 Min.

$12,500 $12.5 K Median

$49,302 $49.3 K Average

$1,000,000 $1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Minnesota?

Grants are most commonly $118,274.

$118,274

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Minnesota awarded a total of 56,278 grants.

2022 54,862

2023 52,544

2024 56,278

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Minnesota, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Ramsey County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -10.55%.

2022 $6,166,461,795

2023 $7,425,303,965
20.41%

2024 $6,642,167,971
-10.55%

Minnesota Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Hennepin County, Olmsted County, and Ramsey County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Hennepin County	$2,523,121,165
Olmsted County	$1,922,001,946
Ramsey County	$1,159,108,356
Washington County	$321,318,471
Blue Earth County	$287,516,198

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ZCM: Myrtle Lee for Moms’ Scholarship

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Emergency Response Equipment – Regional Collaboration Grant Program

Farmers Market Grant Program - Vendor

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Old National Bank Foundation Sponsorships

Equity Fund Grant Program

Arts & Culture Grant Program

Democracy Grant Program

Edina Realty Grant

Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families

Agriculture Education Grant