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Minnesota Community Development Grants

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LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Grant Program for Nonprofits in Minnesota
Contact for amount
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and charitable projects that enhance community well-being in the Greater Itasca Area of Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hallock Area Community Fund
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and public entities serving the Kittson Central School District area to address community needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nashwauk Area Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create innovative programs benefiting the Nashwauk community, focusing on education, volunteerism, and collaboration among local groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Opioid Prevention Funding Grant
$250,000
Carver County Health & Human Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based projects in Carver County, Minnesota, aimed at preventing opioid misuse and enhancing treatment and recovery services through collaborative and sustainable initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Cooperative Development Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to newly formed farmer-owned cooperatives in Minnesota to help them develop and expand their operations in processing and marketing local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Fisher Area Community Fund Grant
$10,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to implement projects that improve education, economic development, healthcare, environmental and recreational opportunities, and cultural services in the Fisher, Minnesota area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Initiative
$10,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to empower small rural communities in Central Minnesota to enhance local leadership, community engagement, and implement projects that promote long-term vibrancy and belonging.

Community Development
Individuals
Business Awards Program
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program recognizes and celebrates local businesses in Saint Paul that contribute to community well-being and inclusivity, with awards given in various categories to honor their impact and legacy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant
$175,000
Destination Medical Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to property and business owners in Rochester, Minnesota, to improve commercial properties and enhance the local economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
City of Saint Paul Cultural STAR Grant
Contact for amount
City of Saint Paul
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to support capital improvement projects and cultural initiatives that enhance the vibrancy and diversity of neighborhoods in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Community Development
City or township governments
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