Board of Water and Soil Resources - Grants BWSR grants provide funding to local units of government to deliver soil and water conservation services to their communities. Grant funds support and…
Minnesota Grants
Find grants available to organizations and individuals in Minnesota. These include federal grants open to Minnesota applicants, state-level funding from Minnesota agencies, and foundation grants from funders that serve the Minnesota area.
Program to provide supplemental food assistance. Eligible applicants are Minnesota Food Banks that are not-for-profit health or human service agencies and have multi-pallet food warehousing storage,…
Department of Agriculture - Grants The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom | Dairy Business Planning Grants | Dairy…
Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant…
Department of Commerce - Grants The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources produces a list of state and federal funding opportunities on a regular basis. The list includes…
Department of Corrections - Grants The Grants and Subsidies (GAS) Unit within the Department of Corrections administers and monitors approximately 250 grants, subsidies, contracts and reimbursements…
Department of Education - Competitive Grant Opportunities Welcome to MDE’s competitive grants site. Here you will find a link to all of the active grant opportunities offered by MDE. Please select…
Department of Education - Grants The Grants Management Directory provides all information about competitive and formula grants available through the Minnesota Department of Education in a centralized…
Department of Employment and Economic Development - Competitive Contract Opportunities DEED solicitation announcements of competitive grant and professional/technical (PT) services contract…
Department of Health - Grants Grant programs are offered for: Rural health | Health IT | Health workforce training | Emergency preparedness | Primary care | Health disparities | Health promotion |…
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may…
Department of Labor and Industry - Grants Grants provide the seed money to train people for new careers or to advance labor-enhancing programs. The Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) grants…
Department of Natural Resources - Grants The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a wide variety of grant programs to cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals…
Department of Public Safety - Justice and Community Grants Program The Justice and Community Grants unit of OJP serves as a catalyst for statewide approaches to reducing and preventing crime,…
Department of Public Safety - Service Planning Grants Service Planning Grants can be used for information-gathering and a variety of studies or for implementing certain recommendations or plans…
Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Grants Program The Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Grants Unit (CVGU), distributes approximately $32 million in state and federal funds to nearly…
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Communications Networks – Grants In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Emergency Communication Networks Division (MN DPS-ECN) and the…
Department of Public Safety - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grants The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) administers…
Department of Transportation - Aeronautics and Aviation Grants Funding through the Minnesota Department of Transportation for municipalities to construct, maintain, and operate their airport. Agency…
Department of Transportation - Grants Mn/DOT makes grants for transportation-related purposes. Some grants are awarded on a "formula" basis to qualifying recipients, while others are awarded through…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants are available in Minnesota?
- Minnesota organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), state government grants administered by Minnesota agencies, and private foundation grants from funders that serve Minnesota. Common grant areas include education, community development, health services, arts, and small business support.
- How do I find Minnesota state government grants?
- Start with your state's grants portal and major agencies. Most Minnesota state grants are posted on the state government website or Grants.gov for federal pass-through programs. Contact your Minnesota legislators' offices for guidance on state-specific programs, as they often know about funding that isn't widely advertised.
- Are there grants for Minnesota small businesses?
- Yes. Minnesota small businesses can access SBA federal programs, state economic development grants, and local business assistance programs. Check with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provides free guidance on Minnesota-specific funding opportunities and application assistance.
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