Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant Program
The Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant Program funds projects across Minnesota that use research-based strategies to preserve, stabilize, and strengthen affordable housing, led by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation.
Funder: Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Letter of Inquiry deadline | January 21, 2027: Full application deadline (by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$100,000 per year for 1–2 years (up to $200,000 total)
Summary: Supports Minnesota-based projects that increase access to affordable housing and promote housing stability, with a focus on capital and reserve needs.
Key Information: Not open to organizations exclusively serving Minneapolis and the West Metro.
Description
The Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant Program, led by the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation and partners, aims to strengthen Minnesota’s housing ecosystem by supporting initiatives that ensure access to affordable housing and promote housing stability statewide. This program prioritizes resources for capitalized service reserves, operating reserves, and the preservation or redevelopment of existing affordable housing projects. Grants are intended for organizations working to maintain, repair, and stabilize housing infrastructure, particularly in the East Metro, Greater Minnesota, and Tribal Communities.
