Department of Transportation - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Funds : The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula funds brings federal funding to Minnesota to help…
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.
Department of Transportation - Office of Civil Rights Grants The Office of Civil Rights has limited grant offerings to the public. Opportunities, when available, are posted on OCR’s web site. Agency…
Department of Transportation - Safe Routes to Schools Grants Minnesota Safe Routes to School is a national program that aims to make it safer and easier for students, including those with…
Department of Transportation - State Aid for Local Transportation (SALT) SALT provides technical assistance in highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance, authorizes grants for bridge…
Department of Transportation - Sustainability and Public Health MnDOT’s Office of Sustainability and Public Health coordinates state and federal programs aimed at maximizing the health of…
Department of Transportation - Transit Grants MnDOT is responsible for administering state and federal transit assistance funds for Greater Minnesota. Agency Transportation Department Topics Transit…
Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternative Grants The Transportation Alternatives Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund…
Department of Transportation - Tribes and Transportation Agency Transportation Department Topics Public Transportation, Cultural Outreach, Tourism, Public Transportation, Neighborhood Development,…
Department of Transportation – Active Transportation Program The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program helps communities plan, build infrastructure, and encourage…
Department of Transportation – Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program The MRSI Grant program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in…
Department of Transportation – Port Development Assistance Program The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment…
Explore Minnesota Tourism - Grants Explore Minnesota Tourism offers a variety of grants to help communities promote their areas around the state. Current grant opportunities, overview, guidelines,…
Grant for source water protection. Eligible applicants are Public Water Suppliers.
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities - Grants The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers grant programs that support employment, cultural outreach, training,…
Grant to increase access to newborn hearing and pulse oximetry screening for out-of-hospital births. Eligible applicants include Licensed Midwives practicing in Minnesota and Nonprofit Organizations…
Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of…
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource…
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) makes annual recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature on appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund…
MDVA Competitive Grant Opportunities Competitive grant opportunities available to organizations and foundations whose mission is to provide services to support and improve the lives of Veterans and…
Metropolitan Council - Livable Communities Grants The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) funds development projects that create affordable housing, increase economic opportunity, improve…
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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