Building Better Lives grants
The Building Better Lives grant funds community projects in Northwest Minnesota that advance health, wellness, economic mobility, and nonprofit capacity, especially for those facing barriers to opportunity.
Funder: Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | March 30, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$15,000; requests up to $15,000 considered; one-year grant period; ~$100,000 available per cycle.
Summary: Funds projects in Northwest Minnesota that strengthen communities, promote wellness, economic mobility, and nonprofit capacity, especially for those facing barriers to opportunity.
Description
Building Better Lives grants, offered three times a year by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, support community-driven projects and organizations in Northwest Minnesota. The program aims to empower local communities and individuals—particularly those facing barriers to opportunity—by investing in efforts that strengthen local economies, expand access to resources, foster civic engagement, and create pathways to stability and growth. Funding priorities include strengthening families, promoting mental and physical health and wellness, cultivating welcoming communities, advancing economic mobility and workforce development, and building nonprofit capacity.
