Grants in Minnesota: 13+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Minnesota can access federal grants open to all states, Minnesota-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Minnesota nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

13+

Grants Available

$1.2M

Total Funding Tracked

$204K

Average Award

MN

State

Top Funding Categories in Minnesota

ST-MNMinnesotaSD, MN, NDMN, ND, WITwin Cities

Active Grants in Minnesota

McKnight Foundation
state

McKnight Foundation

Minnesota

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Bush Foundation
state

Bush Foundation

SD, MN, ND

Up to $300KRolling deadline
Otto Bremer Trust
state

Otto Bremer Trust

MN, ND, WI

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
state

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Twin Cities

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Minneapolis Foundation
state

Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis

Up to $75KRolling deadline
Jerome Foundation
foundation

Emerging artists

MN/NYC

Up to $50KRolling deadline
MN SBIR/STTR support through Launch Minnesota
state

MN SBIR/STTR support through Launch Minnesota

Launch Minnesota provides support services to Minnesota companies seeking SBIR/STTR federal grants. The program offers application assistance, proposal development support, and connections to resources for technology commercialization.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Saint Paul Foundation
foundation

Saint Paul Foundation

The Saint Paul Foundation serves the greater Saint Paul, Minnesota area by providing grants to nonprofits working in education, arts, human services, and community development. They focus on building stronger, more equitable communities in the Twin Cities region.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Innovation programs
state

Innovation programs

Amount variesRolling deadline
JOBZ, incentives
state

DEED

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Minnesota State Arts Board

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Minnesota Humanities Center

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Innovation programs
state

Launch Minnesota

Innovation

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Minnesota Grants

What types of grants are available in Minnesota?

Minnesota organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Minnesota-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Minnesota to apply for state grants?

For most Minnesota state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Minnesota and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Minnesota state grant opportunities?

Minnesota state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Minnesota grants?

Minnesota state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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