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.
Investing in economic mobility and enriching communities supports nonprofits’ programs, services and operations to advance economic mobility, meet basic needs and strengthen community opportunity.
The 2026 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants from the Minneapolis Foundation fund science-driven, community projects reducing emissions and advancing racial equity in Minneapolis neighborhoods.
The Promise Act Grant Program supports Minnesota businesses with grants for payroll, rent, utilities, equipment, and other operating costs to help them maintain operations in affected communities.
The McKnight Foundation's Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grants support Minnesota-based research and initiatives advancing housing, job quality, capital access, asset building, and democratic participation.