Our Home State Grant Program
The Our Home State Grant Program funds research-driven and direct service projects to expand affordable housing and address homelessness across Minnesota.
Funder: Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates: More information available summer 2026 | Applications open late 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for 5 years (max $500,000 total per grant); $20 million initiative overall
Summary: Supports organizations expanding access to affordable, quality housing and addressing homelessness in Minnesota through systems change and direct service work.
Key Information: Details and application process to be announced; contact the Grants Team to discuss eligibility.
Description
The Our Home State Grant Program is a five-year, $20 million philanthropic initiative led by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation in partnership with the F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation. This program aims to increase access to affordable, quality housing and address homelessness across Minnesota, focusing on both systems change and direct service projects. Grants are designed to support organizations and programs working to remove barriers and expand housing opportunities, with the goal of creating lasting improvements in housing access statewide.
