Minnesota Grants
Last updated October 29, 2026
There are currently 104 active grants available to Minnesota applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| Community Change to Prevent Commercial Tobacco Use Among Young People Dept of Health Grants · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies Grant program to support community-based efforts to prevent commercial tobacco use among young people. | |
| Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Program Dept of Health Grants · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Grant program for human trafficking prevention and response, focusing on support for victims/survivors of labor trafficking, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation. | |
| Drinking Water Protection Fluoridation Grant Dept of Health Grants · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Grant program for drinking water protection and fluoridation initiatives. Eligible applicants are public water suppliers. | |
| Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Dec 11, 2026 · Varies Grant program for rural hospital planning and transitions. | |
| Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Dec 11, 2026 · Varies Grant program for capital improvements at rural hospitals. | |
| Dental Safety Net Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Dec 14, 2026 · Varies Grant program supporting dental safety net providers offering free or reduced-cost oral health care to low-income patients under age 21 with family incomes below 275% of federal poverty guidelines without insurance coverage. | |
| 988 Minnesota Lifeline Youth Peer Leader Grant Dept of Health Grants · State Dec 18, 2026 · Varies Grant program supporting youth peer leaders in suicide prevention and mental health support through the 988 Minnesota Lifeline. | |
| Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant Dept of Health Grants · State Jan 8, 2027 · Varies Grant to support statewide suicide prevention coordination and technical support. | |
| CMAB Individual Artist Award Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Jan 14, 2027 · Up to $5K The CMAB Individual Artist Award (funded by the McKnight Foundation) recognizes and supports outstanding individual artists at various career stages who are current residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County (Region 7W), MN. | |
| Overman Award (Overman Scholarship Fund) Boys' Club of Duluth · Foundation ~January · Varies Post-secondary scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland (Duluth MN); the Overman Scholarship Fund (est. 1978) has provided $500,000+ to 130+ young people for college/post-secondary education. | |
| CMAB Student Arts Scholarship Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Feb 4, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Student Arts Scholarship (funded by the Minnesota State General Fund) supports students planning to attend an accredited institution full-time and major in an arts-related field who are Region 7W residents… | |
| Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation Annual Grant Archie D and Bertha H Walker · Foundation ~February · $5K The Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation makes annual operating grants to small nonprofits in the Minnesota Twin Cities 7-county metro (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties). | |
| CMAB Arts Access Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Mar 19, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Arts Access Grant provides funding to cultural community groups and nonprofit organizations for arts-focused activities that increase Minnesotans' access to the arts and celebrate diverse cultural expression, in Region 7W… | |
| CMAB Public Art Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Mar 31, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Public Art Grant provides funds for the completion of well-planned permanent or temporary works of public art that are accessible to the general public without cost, in Region 7W, MN. | |
| CMAB Artist Learning Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation May 21, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Artist Learning Grant supports Region 7W artists (18+, resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright County, MN; US citizen or permanent resident) with tuition/materials for arts classes, workshops, conferences, or non-degree… | |
| Access to Cologuard Testing (ACT) Program — Clinic Partnership (Colon Cancer Coalition) Colon Cancer Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The ACT program is an in-kind award — the Colon Cancer Coalition supplies Cologuard colorectal-cancer screening kits (50 or 100 over 12 months) to partner clinics, plus optional 2D barcode scanners and a demo kit for patient education… | |
| Department of Public Safety - Justice and Community Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Justice and Community Grants unit of OJP serves as a catalyst for statewide approaches to reducing and preventing crime, violence and drug abuse through identifying causes, recommending policies and coordinating statewide and community… | |
| MNsure - Grants MNsure · State Not published · Varies MNsure is Minnesota's health insurance marketplace where individuals and families can shop, compare, and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs. | |
| Department of Health - Grants Health Department · State Not published · Varies Grant programs are offered for: Rural health | Health IT | Health workforce training | Emergency preparedness | Primary care | Health disparities | Health promotion | Family planning | Maternal and child health | Prevention | Environmental… | |
| Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Children, Youth, and Families, Department · State Not published · Varies Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant opportunities, please visit the DCYF website. | |
| Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC) Program Dept of Health Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting medical education and research costs. Eligible applicants include clinics, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. | |
| Department of Transportation - Office of Civil Rights Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Office of Civil Rights has limited grant offerings to the public. Opportunities, when available, are posted on OCR’s web site. | |
| Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Dept of Health Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant program with rolling submission window for lead remediation projects in drinking water at schools and licensed child care settings. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. | |
| Department of Labor and Industry - Grants Labor and Industry Department · State Not published · Varies Grants provide the seed money to train people for new careers or to advance labor-enhancing programs. |
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About grants in Minnesota
Minnesota has one of the most distinctive funding landscapes in the country, anchored by the constitutionally dedicated Legacy Amendment that funds arts, culture, and the environment. The Minnesota State Arts Board, Department of Employment and Economic Development, and an exceptionally strong foundation sector make Minnesota a leader in per-capita grant funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Minnesota?
Key Minnesota agencies include the State Arts Board, the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the Department of Education, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and the Pollution Control Agency. The Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund channels dedicated sales-tax revenue into arts, history, and environmental grants statewide.
What foundations serve Minnesota?
Minnesota hosts a remarkable concentration of large foundations, including the McKnight Foundation, the Bush Foundation, the Otto Bremer Trust, the Minneapolis Foundation, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and the Blandin Foundation, which focuses on rural communities. The Northwest Area Foundation and Pohlad Family Foundation are also major regional funders.
Are there grants for Minnesota small businesses?
Yes. DEED administers a broad set of small business and entrepreneurship grants, and Launch Minnesota supports innovation and startups. Many community foundations and economic development authorities across Greater Minnesota offer local business funding, and the Initiative Foundations serve rural regions of the state.
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