Economic, Community, Workforce Development Grants support governments and nonprofits with early-stage, pilot, and innovative projects to strengthen Central Minnesota communities, economic opportunity, and workforce.
Community Solutions Grant Program supports organizations serving Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, funding community-shaped services, projects and capital work to improve residents’ quality of life.
The Economic Mobility Grants from the Minneapolis Foundation fund nonprofits strengthening small business ecosystems and entrepreneurship in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs.
Rural Needs Grant Round supports organizations serving Central Minnesota with planning and implementation of rural projects that address poverty, meet immediate needs, and build long-term capacity.
Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program supports Minnesota organizations in designing, testing and spreading community-led ideas that address root causes and create lasting, equitable change.
Child Care Economic Development Grants support Minnesota communities in expanding child care businesses and capacity to reduce local shortages and strengthen economic development.