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
Department of Natural Resources - Grants Natural Resources Department · State Not published · Varies The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a wide variety of grant programs to cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals and others.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Humanities Center - Grants Humanities Center - Minnesota · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), by virtue of funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature, will make several grant opportunities available during year one of the 2025-27 biennium, which begins July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.	Not published	Varies
Office of Traffic Safety - Grants Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement grant program provides federal funds to law enforcement agencies to conduct enhanced traffic enforcement.	Not published	Varies
Explore Minnesota Tourism - Grants Explore Minnesota · State Not published · Varies Explore Minnesota Tourism offers a variety of grants to help communities promote their areas around the state.	Not published	Varies
Get Your Rear in Gear Community Grants (Colon Cancer Coalition) Colon Cancer Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Get Your Rear in Gear grants create and fund programs in communities across North America to remove barriers to colorectal cancer screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients' financial burden, and fund research.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Department of Revenue Revenue Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Revenue requests proposals from organizations to receive grants to: Application information and resources are now available on the Grant to Provide Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance Services and Tax Credit Outreach…	Not published	Varies
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities - Grants Developmental Disabilities - Governor's Council · State Not published · Varies The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers grant programs that support employment, cultural outreach, training, self-advocacy and leadership development for Minnesotans with developmental disabilities and their families.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Historical Society - Grants Historical Society · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Historical Society has grant programs available to provide support for organizations and agencies for historical research, historic preservation, and projects to preserve and interpret Minnesota's history.	Not published	Varies
State Historic Preservation Office Administration Department · State Not published · Varies Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation projects.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation – Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The MRSI Grant program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in accordance with Minnesota statute.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach and artists that are interested in public art.	Not published	Varies
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council · State Not published · Varies The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) makes annual recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature on appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF).	Not published	Varies
ARAC Artist Equity Grant for Individuals Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K ARAC's Artist Equity Grant awards up to ~$4,000 to individual artists in the Arrowhead region to support projects and professional development, with a stated DEI/equity focus.	Not published	Up to $4K
Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Board of Water and Soil Resources - Grants Water and Soil Resources Board · State Not published · Varies BWSR grants provide funding to local units of government to deliver soil and water conservation services to their communities.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation – Port Development Assistance Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment funding assistance through grants.	Not published	Varies
CMAB Artist Emergency Relief Fund Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Minnesota Arts Board's Artist Emergency Relief Fund supports individual artists or culture-bearers in Region 7W (Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright counties, MN) facing loss of income or unexpected expenses related to an…	Not published	Varies
Department of Public Safety - Service Planning Grants Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies Service Planning Grants can be used for information-gathering and a variety of studies or for implementing certain recommendations or plans previously outlined in studies.	Not published	Varies
SCC Lifesaver Grant South Central College Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Lifesaver Grant helps South Central College students with unforeseen emergencies that would otherwise threaten their ability to succeed in school.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Children's Home / CHLSS Adoption Support Fund Children's Home Society of Minnesota · Foundation Rolling · $20 – $10K Children's Home Society & Lutheran Social Service (CHLSS, Minnesota) runs the Adoption Support Fund, an in-house grant program that awards grants covering all or part of adoption and post-adoption service fees.	Rolling	$20 – $10K
CAAL Ignite Fund Coalition of Asian American Leaders · Foundation Not published · $350K CAAL Ignite is the Coalition of Asian American Leaders' signature grant program (powered by supporters including MacKenzie Scott), with over $350,000 committed for 2024–25 and ~20 grants awarded across Small Business and…	Not published	$350K
Department of Agriculture - Grants Agriculture Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom \| Dairy Business Planning Grants \| Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Grants \| Sustainable Agriculture Grants \|…	Not published	Varies
Crime Prevention Fund Continuing Education Scholarship Crime Prevention Fund · Foundation Not published · $1K The Crime Prevention Fund awards Continuing Education Award scholarships of $1,000 to graduating high school students in its service area west of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota.	Not published	$1K
Department of Transportation – Active Transportation Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program helps communities plan, build infrastructure, and encourage people to walk and bicycle where they live, work, and play.	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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