Human & Social Service Grants in Minnesota
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 4 active human & social service grants tagged to Minnesota, part of 1,222 active human & social service grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Human Services Department · State Rolling · Varies Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may need to meet certain criteria or use DHS templates in preparing a proposal. | |
| Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution Administration Department · State Rolling · Varies OCDR administers a biennial grant program to nonprofit organizations that provide free and low cost mediation and other dispute resolution services in their communities. | |
| Title III Older Americans Act Funding Central Minnesota Council on Aging Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA), a regional Area Agency on Aging, awards Older Americans Act Title III grants and contracts to local agencies to fund and plan in-home and community long-term-care services for older adults in… | |
| Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Rolling · Varies The Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Grants Unit (CVGU), distributes approximately $32 million in state and federal funds to nearly 150 agencies throughout Minnesota to provide direct advocacy services to victims of crime. |
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About human & social service grants in Minnesota
Human and social service grants help nonprofits deliver core supports like case management, child and adult protective services, disability services, and assistance for vulnerable families. Major federal funding flows through HHS's Administration for Children and Families, including the Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) and the Community Services Block Grant, which reach providers through state agencies and local Community Action Agencies. Private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and large community foundations also back human-services organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What human services grants are available?
Funding supports a broad range of human services, including case management, child and adult protective services, services for people with disabilities, employment and education supports, and crisis assistance. Federal block grants like the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) are leading sources, alongside state human-services agency programs and private foundation grants. Most opportunities target organizations serving low-income and otherwise vulnerable populations.
Who funds human services programs?
The largest funder is the federal government, primarily HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which administers SSBG and CSBG and passes funds to states, territories, tribes, and local Community Action Agencies. State human-services departments, county governments, and private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and regional community foundations round out the field. Each has its own eligibility rules and priorities.
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for human services grants?
Most foundation and many federal human-services grants require nonprofit status, typically a 501(c)(3) determination, though some funds also flow to government agencies and tribes. Because block-grant dollars are often re-granted through state agencies, the practical first step is to check both federal program rules and your state administering agency's requirements. Build relationships with your local Community Action Agency, which frequently subcontracts service delivery.
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