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.

104 grants in Minnesota

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Crime Prevention Fund Police Agency Grants Crime Prevention Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Crime Prevention Fund provides special-request grants to police departments in its service area west of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota.	Rolling	Varies
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Human Services Department · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
MDVA Competitive Grant Opportunities Veterans Affairs Department · State Not published · Varies Competitive grant opportunities available to organizations and foundations whose mission is to provide services to support and improve the lives of Veterans and their families.	Not published	Varies
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources · State Not published · Varies The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Mn/DOT makes grants for transportation-related purposes. Some grants are awarded on a "formula" basis to qualifying recipients, while others are awarded through a competitive process.	Not published	Varies
Airport Foundation MSP Grant Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants supporting regional aviation organizations and causes (e.g., aviation career education, aviation events, aviation community programs) in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region. All grant requests reviewed by Foundation staff.	Rolling	Varies
CMAB Artist Career Development Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMAB Artist Career Development Grant (funded by the McKnight Foundation) supports Region 7W artists (18+, MN resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright) with projects, training opportunities, creative time, or purchases that help…	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternative Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Transportation Alternatives Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to School, and more.	Not published	Varies
Department of Education - Grants Education Department · State Not published · Varies The Grants Management Directory provides all information about competitive and formula grants available through the Minnesota Department of Education in a centralized publicly available location.	Not published	Varies
Aim Higher Reserve Fund Scholarship Aim Higher Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K A $1,000 scholarship for K–8 Catholic-school students whose families experience sudden, unexpected financial hardship outside the Foundation's normal awarding timelines, to keep the student enrolled through 8th grade.	Rolling	$1K
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes · Foundation Not published · Varies A Minnesota-department-specific scholarship offered by the American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Minnesota (listed alongside the national ALA scholarships and a Dept. of Minnesota Past Presidents' Parley Health Care Scholarship).	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Racing Commission - Grants Minnesota Racing Commission · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) operates in the public interest to ensure the integrity of horse racing and card playing, oversee the proper distribution of funds back into the industry, and provide for the safety and welfare of…	Not published	Varies
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Organizations Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers ongoing grant programs for arts producers, presenters, service organizations, and schools. Humanities, Arts, Culture, Humanities, Visual Arts, Arts Services, Performing Arts, Museums	Not published	Varies
Ancient Landmark Lodge No.5 Higher Education Scholarship Ancient Free and Accepted Masons #5 · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Ancient Landmark Lodge No.5 (A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota) awards annual $1,000 higher-education scholarships.	Not published	Up to $1K
CCRF Research Grants (incl. Emerging Scientist Awards) Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF, Minneapolis) funds childhood cancer research through a Research Grants program.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Funds Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies : The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula funds brings federal funding to Minnesota to help build out an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network over five federal fiscal years (FFY 2022- FFY 2026).	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency - Programs and Funding Minnesota Housing Finance Agency · State Not published · Varies Minnesota Housing offers a variety of financing products as well as funding programs for rental properties and assistance to renters or service providers in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Department of Employment and Economic Development - Competitive Contract Opportunities Employment and Economic Development Department · State Not published · Varies DEED solicitation announcements of competitive grant and professional/technical (PT) services contract opportunities are posted here. Postings include all outgoing grants and all open-ended PT services.	Not published	Varies
Metropolitan Council - Livable Communities Grants Metropolitan Council · State Not published · Varies The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) funds development projects that create affordable housing, increase economic opportunity, improve connections, and realize more equitable development outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Office of Higher Education-Grants Higher Education - Office · State Not published · Varies The Office of Higher Education's webpage on Competitive Grant Programs contains information about fundable programs and links to current program applications Higher Education, Education, Educational Services, Elementary and Secondary…	Not published	Varies
Pollution Control Agency - Grants Pollution Control Agency · State Not published · Varies The Pollution Control Agency offers a variety of grants for: Environmental assistance, Program development and implementation technical assistance, Recycling Market Development, Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue, Climate…	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Aeronautics and Aviation Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Funding through the Minnesota Department of Transportation for municipalities to construct, maintain, and operate their airport.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Transit Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies MnDOT is responsible for administering state and federal transit assistance funds for Greater Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Jazz Road Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Jazz Road is one of Arts Midwest's current 'Opportunities for Individuals' (a national jazz touring/support initiative Arts Midwest administers).	Not published	Varies

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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.

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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