Best Winona County Grants for Nonprofits in Minnesota

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is launching the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program to foster innovative educational solutions. Focused on integrating evidence into policy and practice, the program invites Phase One applications under the Coordinating Systems to Translate Evidence into Policy and Practice (C-STEP) area. Projects must utilize AI and technology to enhance education systems, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices for improved outcomes for students from prekindergarten to grade 12.

The FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) by the National Marine Fisheries Service invites innovative research and educational projects that enhance NOAA's mission. This funding opportunity focuses on applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to promote effective stewardship of public lands. Please note that the availability of funds is contingent on appropriations, and this announcement does not guarantee project funding or review beyond initial administrative checks.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program, aimed at enhancing public understanding of the humanities through exhibitions, historic site interpretations, and public lectures. For 2027, topics of interest include Western civilization, literature, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, civic education, and cultural literacy. This initiative seeks to foster civil discourse and engage communities in meaningful discussions.

The USEA Foundation has established the TEAPRO Grant (Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open), which is available to organizers, trainers, education groups and others to support opportunities for riders and horses to practice galloping, trot sets, and other forms of riding in the open as well as learn about fitness and conditioning for both horse and rider. The aim is to further education in these skills and to support many of the sport's stakeholders in doing so— riders, horses, trainers, organizers, coaches, clinicians, etc. Examples include funding for: a clinician to conduct a session on how to gallop horses in the open; a clinic where riders work to develop a feel for pace at walk, trot and canter over terrain; a seminar to educate riders on how to safely and effectively build the fitness level of their horse and themselves; portable steeplechase jumps that will be used to create a steeplechase course at one or more facilities; offsetting costs for the equipment required to accurately measure and set up a galloping or trot set track.Grant Funding: Grant funds will be awarded to address specific funding needs up to a maximum of $3,000 per applicant. Total awards per year shall not exceed $8,000.

The NIJ FY 2026 Research aims to enhance understanding of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation through scientific research. Proposals are sought in four key areas: the role of technology in fraud detection, forensic research for elder abuse investigation, evaluation of preventive programs, and the development of educational interventions against financial fraud targeting older adults. This initiative targets critical issues to improve safety and support for elderly individuals.

The Allen Foundation, named in honor of William Webster Allen, operates under the laws of the State of Michigan with offices in Midland. Grants are limited under the terms of the foundation's charter to projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.

Policies and Priorities

• To make grants to fund relevant nutritional research.
• To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age.
• To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices. 
• To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits. 
• In limited situations to make grants to help solve immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems.

The connections between diet and health remain a basic and primary priority, and consideration has always been given to projects that benefit nutritional programs in the areas of education, training, and research.

Low priority has traditionally been given to proposals that help solve immediate or emergency hunger and malnutrition problems. The foundation welcomes proposals that develop and advance:

• the inclusion of mandatory courses in nutrition in medical schools;
• bringing the promise of nutrigenomics or nutritional genomics to realization; and
• the promotion of environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsive, and sustainable food and agricultural systems.

We also support environmental initiatives that strengthen sustainable food systems and address the root causes of hunger and inequity through sustainable agriculture, academic research, and promoting long-term community health and resilience.

The Allen Foundation, named in honor of William Webster Allen, operates under the laws of the State of Michigan with offices in Midland. Grants are limited under the terms of the foundation's charter to projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.

Policies and Priorities

• To make grants to fund relevant nutritional research.
• To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age.
• To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices. 
• To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits. 
• In limited situations to make grants to help solve immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems.

The connections between diet and health remain a basic and primary priority, and consideration has always been given to projects that benefit nutritional programs in the areas of education, training, and research.

Low priority has traditionally been given to proposals that help solve immediate or emergency hunger and malnutrition problems. The foundation welcomes proposals that develop and advance:

• the inclusion of mandatory courses in nutrition in medical schools;
• bringing the promise of nutrigenomics or nutritional genomics to realization; and
• the promotion of environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsive, and sustainable food and agricultural systems.

We also support environmental initiatives that strengthen sustainable food systems and address the root causes of hunger and inequity through sustainable agriculture, academic research, and promoting long-term community health and resilience.

About Patrick "Packy" McGaughan A popular instructor in Area II, Packy operated Banbury Cross Farm in Clarksburg, Maryland. The farm was developed into a premier training, breeding and boarding facility, specializing in eventing, dressage, hunters, and equitation. Packy produced numerous horses and riders to the highest level of the sport. He was a top instructor in Area II for both juniors, amateurs, and professionals alike and could often be found at events up and down the East Coast coaching riders of all ages and levels.

About Patrick “Packy” McGaughan Prize

Following his passing, an award in Packy McGaughan’s honor was established through the USEA Foundation. That award includes a beautiful bronze trophy and award recipients will be recognized at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, and a $5,000 award given annually to a USEA member who demonstrates a love of the sport similar to Packy. 

About Henry Luce FoundationThe Henry Luce Foundation was formed in 1936 by Henry R. Luce, the founder of Fortune, Life, and Sports Illustrated magazines co-founder of Time magazine. Our mission then and now is to empower and transform people, communities, and institutions by boosting access to knowledge and forward-thinking ideas. We envision a world in which diverse people and communities thrive— determining their own best futures and working together in pursuit of knowledge and shared understanding.American Art Program : Loan Exhibition GrantsOnce a year, the American Art Program invites institutions to seek funding for special exhibitions. These are scholarly projects that involve significant loans from multiple institutional and private collections and make new contributions to the field through research, interpretation, and publication.We’re Looking For

• Innovation and Rigor: in ideas, approach, research, and content
• Engagement/Collaboration/Partnerships: among colleagues, communities, institutions, and audiences 
• Impact: for the field of American art, for audiences, for communities

About Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) originally began to provide a place for nurses to collaborate, and collaborate they did! Over time, the founding members began to realize the benefits of having an organization dedicated specifically to nursing research. With some careful attention and a lot of hard work, we have grown into the organization it is today. We're a society where scientists, innovators, and drivers of clinical practice across the career trajectory, come together to share ideas and grow our field through innovative research.About MNRS Seed Research GrantThe Midwest Nursing Research Society is pleased to offer one Seed Grant of up to $5,000. The purpose of this grant is to support researchers in the Midwest that advance nursing science and practice. Funds are available for quantitative and qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing science. This funding is available to all MNRS nursing researchers, regardless of prior funding history or time from dissertation. All applicants MUST be current active members of MNRS to be eligible for this grant.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota’s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe. The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training pipeline, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs. 

MNOSHA WSC Safety Grant Program

The Safety Grant Program awards matching funds up to $10,000 to qualifying employers for projects designed to reduce the risk of injury and illness to their workers. To qualify, the project must be supported by all public entities involved and comply with federal, state and local regulations where applicable. Costs eligible for program participation are all or part of the cost of:

• purchasing and installing recommended safety or health equipment; training for purchased equipment;
• tuition reimbursement; the cost of operating or maintaining safety or health equipment; and
• purchasing or renting real property, if necessary, to meet criteria established by the on-site safety and health survey.

Minnesota Department of Health

Mission: Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans. The vision of MDH is for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Groundwater Protection Initiative: Accelerated Implementation Grant

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) received funding from the Clean Water Fund to advance Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies (GRAPS). A portion of this funding is being offered as grants to build capacity to accelerate implementation of groundwater projects across the state. Each applicant will have the opportunity to apply for up to $50,000 to conduct pre- project identification, planning and design work that is required before on-theground projects can be implemented. Whether it is conducting inventories of potential pollutant sites, utilizing existing targeting tools and datasets, supplying private well testing kits, providing technical assistance, or increasing citizen interactions, these grants equip local governments with the capacity to increase the installation and/or management of groundwater projects and practices that protect groundwater. This grant cannot be used for project implementation or mitigation purposes. 

Minnesota Department of Transportation

In creating the Department of Transportation in 1976, the Legislature determined that MnDOT would be the principal agency to develop, implement, administer, consolidate and coordinate state transportation policies, plans and programs (Minn. Stat. Ch. 174).

MnDOT makes special efforts to consider the social, economic and environmental effects of its decisions and aggressively promotes the efficient use of energy resources for transportation purposes. It also maintains close working relationships with the many public and private individuals, groups and associations involved in transportation.

Safe Routes to School Planning Assistance Grant

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will support SRTS plans for K-12 schools across Minnesota through planning assistance awards. Successful applicants will receive planning assistance provided by the Regional Development Organizations or a statewide planning consultant.

Learn more about SRTS planning of individual school plan, School Districtwide Plan, or community plan with several schools.

Plans will include:

• Student and Parent/Caregiver engagement
• Analysis of existing conditions and local data
• Prioritize potential infrastructure improvements and school-based education and encouragement strategies
• Identify school-based education and encouragement strategies

About AOTF

For over 60 years, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation has been the premier catalyst for occupational therapy research, transforming how people with disabilities and health challenges participate in meaningful daily activities.

Established in 1965, AOTF is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, and educational organization. We serve as the premier resource for occupational therapy research and scholarship, working alongside researchers, educators, practitioners, community partners, and students to build evidence-based practice that improves lives.

As the only foundation dedicated exclusively to advancing occupational therapy science, we bridge the critical gap between innovative research and real-world practice. Our work ensures that occupational therapy interventions are grounded in rigorous scientific evidence, ultimately improving outcomes for millions of people worldwide.

Mary J. Bridle First Research Award

The Mary J. Bridle First Research Award fosters scholarship and encourages first research efforts within the occupational therapy community. This Pi Theta Epsilon member-exclusive award supports students, young practitioners, and recent graduates conducting their initial formal research projects, helping to build the foundation for lifelong scholarly contributions to the field.

Award Purpose

The Mary J. Bridle Award provides an opportunity for Pi Theta Epsilon members to:

• Have their research manuscript reviewed by experts in the field
• Be considered for publication in OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
• Receive recognition and financial support for their first research effort
• Build confidence and experience as emerging OT researchers
• This award supports Pi Theta Epsilon’s mission to promote research and scholarly activities within the field of occupational therapy.

About

Our programs and activities improve the quality of everyday life for people and families with autism along seven key dimensions that are critical to living each day fully.

We aim to provide a path for education and/or employment during the day; opportunities for physical and social activity outside of work/school; and the tools to be safe, supported, and informed at all times.

Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant

Kodi Lee Creates "Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant" in Partnership with Flutie Foundation

We are proud to join forces with our good friend and winner of America's Got Talent, Kodi Lee, for the "Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant!" Thanks to Kodi's leadership, the Flutie Foundation can provide grants to autism self-advocates 15 years of age and older in pursuit of music-related classes, scholarships, therapies, music equipment, and more. Together, through the Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant, Kodi and the Flutie Foundation will help more people with autism pursue their musical dreams and passions, like Kodi!

Apply for a Music Scholarship

Together with the legendary performer and autism self-advocate Kodi Lee, the Flutie Foundation is thrilled to provide the collaborative Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant. This is a unique opportunity for autistic teens and young adults to elevate their music dreams.

Are you an aspiring musician looking to take your talent to the next level? 

This grant supports autistic people of all musical backgrounds and ability levels. Whether you are just getting started, or looking to build a career in music, you can apply to receive a scholarship to invest in your music journey.

Kodi's leadership in the autism community is paving the way for more representation of people with autism to access music opportunities. This grant will cover a wide range of music-related opportunities, including:

• Workshops or music master classes
• Voice coaching or instrument lessons (introductory or advanced)
• Studio recording sessions
• Music therapy
• Music business development opportunities
• Marketing or social media support
• Connecting to performance and career business opportunities in the music industry

Help End Alzheimer's

The CART Fund is dedicated to funding cutting-edge, high-impact research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. We are proud to collaborate with more than 600 Rotary Clubs in 50 Rotary Districts around the US who #StandWithCART.

100% of all donations go directly to research.

ADRC-Supported Programs: Request for Pilot Projects for Early Stage Investigators

CART Discovery Grant

Projects are intended for new/early-stage faculty only (i.e, instructor, assistant professor, or equivalent, with institutional privileges to serve as PI on federal grants).

Areas of research can range from basic, translational and clinical investigations. Studies of pre- clinical phases of disease and approaches useful in differentiating disease processes from normal aging, as well as multi-etiology dementia, early interventions, imaging and biomarkers, are encouraged. Applicants may consult with ADRC scientists for strategic and statistical advice.

Please write a cover letter and include affirmation that this is a NEW pilot project and not supported by federal or non-federal sponsored grants. The applicant may request a project period of up to one year with a budget for DIRECT COSTS of up to $50,000. CART will send payment for these Pilot Grants at the beginning of the project. INDIRECT COST RECOVERY IS NOT ALLOWED.

Institutional matching funds are encouraged.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has served our state for more than 125 years. The work we do touches every Minnesota citizen every day.

Our mission is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.

Our three general areas of responsibility include:

• Protecting our food supply;
• Protecting our natural resources; and,
• Cultivating our agricultural economy.

AGRI Specialty Crop Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant

The AGRI Specialty Crop Preparing for Extreme Weather Grant Program, also referred to as the Prepare Grant, helps Minnesota specialty crop producers buy and install supplies or equipment that will help make their operations more resilient to extreme weather, including:

• Drought
• Flood
• Extreme heat
• Straight-line winds
• Hail
• Early or late frost
• Tornadoes
• Winter storms

A 50% cash match is required.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has served our state for more than 125 years. The work we do touches every Minnesota citizen every day.

Our mission is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.

Our three general areas of responsibility include:

• Protecting our food supply;
• Protecting our natural resources; and,
• Cultivating our agricultural economy.

AGRI Protecting Livestock from Avian Influenza (Protect) Grant

The AGRI Protecting Livestock from Avian Influenza Grant, also referred to as the Protect Grant, helps Minnesota farmers and ranchers buy and install supplies or equipment to prevent the transmission of avian influenza on their farms.

A 20% cash match is required. You can use your related time and labor costs to reduce the cash match by up to $2,000.

Through the generosity of donors to the Foundation Council, MNRS is able to offer nurse researchers grant opportunities to further their work and contribute to the profession of nursing science. The Foundation and Grants Committee urges you to apply for one of the grant opportunities offered solely to MNRS members. You must remain a member of MNRS for the entire duration of the grant process.About MNRS Post-Dissertation GrantThe Midwest Nursing Research Society is pleased to offer TWO MNRS Post-Dissertation Grant of up to $2,500. The purpose of this grant is to support nurse researchers in the Midwest who have completed their doctoral degree and are in the post-doctoral phase and beyond. These grants are designed to provide funding that helps advance independent programs of research and contribute to the growth of nursing science and practice.

Funds are available to support quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies on any topic relevant to nursing science.

Through the generosity of donors to the Foundation Council, MNRS is able to offer nurse researchers grant opportunities to further their work and contribute to the profession of nursing science. The Foundation and Grants Committee urges you to apply for one of the grant opportunities offered solely to MNRS members. You must remain a member of MNRS for the entire duration of the grant process.About MNRS Kevin & Mary Anthony Family Grant for Transforming Long-Term CareThe MNRS/Kevin & Mary Anthony Family Grant for Transforming Long-Term Care supports the initiatives that drive meaningful and transformative improvements in the nursing-home work environment by addressing one of two priorities: 

1. Strengthening leadership, teamwork, and/or communication—both within and across disciplines—as core drivers of improved resident- and family-centered care and outcomes.

2. Advancing meaningful engagement and empowering nursing assistants to share their perspectives and actively shape care practices and workplace decisions.

Funding will support bold ideas using quantitative or mixed-methods research projects that address either of these priorities and contribute to sustainable, evidence-based improvements in long-term care.

Through the generosity of donors to the Foundation Council, MNRS is able to offer nurse researchers grant opportunities to further their work and contribute to the profession of nursing science. The Foundation and Grants Committee urges you to apply for one of the grant opportunities offered solely to MNRS members. You must remain a member of MNRS for the entire duration of the grant process.

About MNRS Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Dissertation Grant

This grant was made possible through a bequest from the estate of Dr. Joseph and Jean Buckwalter to their son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Kitty Buckwalter. The purpose of this grant is to support the research development of budding scholars in the Midwest Region, especially those with interests in chronic illness and mental health. All applicants MUST be current active members of MNRS to be eligible for this grant.

The Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027, sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), seeks to support emerging researchers in academia and non-profit research institutions. This program focuses on those without previous DARPA funding, aiming to align innovative research with national security needs. By providing significant funding, the YFA encourages the development of transformative capabilities for the Department of War, fostering the next generation of researchers dedicated to addressing critical national security challenges.

The FY 2027 - 2029 Broad Agency Announcement by NOAA seeks proposals for innovative research and projects through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. This initiative connects federal agencies with diverse partners to address ecological challenges. It encourages efforts that enhance understanding of weather and environmental systems while ensuring the conservation of marine resources. Funding is contingent on appropriations, and applications are subject to an administrative review process.

The PATC3H-IN initiative focuses on improving HIV care for adolescents in resource-constrained settings while generating evidence that can enhance care models in the United States. By developing scalable care delivery strategies and studying their impact, the project aims to address barriers faced by young people, such as stigma and access issues. This research is crucial for achieving effective interventions, ultimately helping to reduce new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for adolescents both domestically and globally.

The Discovery Gateway to Reproductive Health Innovation, established by the NICHD, aims to create a comprehensive knowledgebase to advance research on various reproductive health conditions like preeclampsia and infertility. This initiative will integrate clinical and multi-omic data to bridge critical knowledge gaps, enabling scientists to generate insights that could lead to new treatments and commercial products, thereby accelerating public-private partnerships and improving health outcomes.

The Learning Disabilities Research Centers program, supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, aims to enhance outcomes for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. This initiative promotes collaborative research to improve SLD identification, understanding genetic factors, and testing innovative interventions. By fostering mentorship and collaboration, the program seeks to empower the next generation of researchers and enhance educational strategies for affected youth.