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Minnesota grants for County governments

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Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program
$1,762,400
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Minnesota for infrastructure projects that boost economic development, create jobs, and improve transportation systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity in Minnesota
$1,400
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Duluth, Minnesota, to help underserved youth and families achieve educational success and overcome barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
Artist in Residence Program 2026
$3,500
Central MN Arts Board
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and community groups in Central Minnesota to facilitate interactive arts learning experiences led by professional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program
$500,000
Ramsey County Housing Redevelopment Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to support redevelopment projects in designated corridors of Ramsey County, focusing on increasing housing density, improving public infrastructure, and promoting inclusive community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Opportunity Fund
$50,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation (BWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and grassroots organizations in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to implement community-driven projects that promote equity, resilience, and belonging.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Soil Health Financial Assistance Program 2026
$45,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and local governments in Minnesota for purchasing equipment that promotes sustainable soil management practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Welcoming Communities Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
Child Care Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local communities in Northwest Minnesota by providing resources to enhance and expand quality child care services, benefiting public entities, tribal nations, community service agencies, and nonprofit organizations experienced in child care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Solar on Public Buildings Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting sustainability and reducing energy costs.

Energy
County governments
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota livestock producers to implement measures that prevent conflicts with wolves and protect their animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant Program 2026
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

Environment
County governments
Youth Scholarship for Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6 in Minnesota
$500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for Minnesota students in grades 3-12 to pursue arts education opportunities with professional artists or organizations.

Youth
County governments