US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Minnesota Communities
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. Focused on equitable community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Minnesota Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Organizations with chemistry-related education or health initiatives that serve children or vulnerable populations may be eligible, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks and evaluated on community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and budget strength.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those in Minnesota, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers projects tackling issues like health, community development, literacy, or public safety. Funding is by invitation only, but eligible groups may submit a letter of inquiry for consideration.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare, including in Minnesota, can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, refugee enrichment, and related educational or scientific efforts that benefit children and young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Minnesota tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable, systems-based solutions for underserved communities, organizations with chemistry-related or other innovative approaches may receive multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building support and peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Minnesota
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Minnesota can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including STEM and academic enrichment. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations working on disaster preparedness, community revitalization, financial literacy, and related programs that build safer, stronger, and better-educated communities across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support. Focus areas include healthcare access for underserved populations, preventative healthcare, food pantries, meal programs, and STEM education, which may benefit chemistry-related education or outreach initiatives in the state.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects in Minnesota and other U.S. locations can seek large-scale project or scaling support. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports efforts that improve outcomes for urban low-income children and youth, with grants of more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can access funding via PNC Foundation to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities. Eligible projects include early learning programs, educator development, housing and homeownership support, small business assistance, community services, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization in Minnesota counties where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding that supports sustainable development and social impact, including work in Minnesota. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities worldwide deliver high-quality initiatives, with local Roche affiliates supporting programs based and operating in the same country as the affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and community organizations addressing health, education, or humanitarian needs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. While the foundation works globally, U.S.-based efforts in areas like healthcare access, child welfare, and human services may be eligible if they align with its mission to support the disaffected.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Minnesota Chemistry
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or chemistry-related work can seek funding to support programs that significantly benefit their target populations in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed nonprofits expand services, strengthen operations, and advance projects that materially contribute to the general welfare within the country.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion in Minnesota can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit chemistry-related initiatives that contribute to housing, jobs, hunger relief, or broader community revitalization efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services, including those in Minnesota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Grants are typically for smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 operating in eligible countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can receive funding to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including projects in Minnesota. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications that highlight efforts like environmental conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and early childhood education, with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Minnesota Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, provided they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work. Insperity supports philanthropic grants and event sponsorships across selected U.S. counties, including Hennepin County in Minnesota.
Insperity
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations working in these areas may be able to support chemistry-related or environmental science programming that advances their missions. This grant is open to federally tax-exempt charitable organizations seeking project or program support.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to the Lawrence Foundation. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project needs, and Minnesota chemistry-related initiatives that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Program Support Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Minnesota, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, arts, education, health, environmental, and community-based programs. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation favors projects where relatively modest grants make a significant difference, which may benefit chemistry-related education or community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based nonprofits working on hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural development may be eligible, with priority for areas near Ameriprise employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-focused support, which may include chemistry-related initiatives within these broad areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Chemical Biology Funding from Ono Pharma Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 13, 2027
Early- and mid-career PIs in chemical biology at nominated research institutions, including those in Minnesota, can apply for Ono Pharma Foundation’s Ono Initiative to support innovative, high-impact basic research at the chemistry–biology interface. Grants provide up to US $1,035,000 over three years, including limited indirect costs, for transformative projects that advance human health.
Ono Pharma Foundation
Kosciuszko Foundation Grants for Minnesota Chemistry
Applications due Feb 17, 2027
Minnesota graduate students of Polish descent pursuing chemistry or related scientific fields can access funding through Kosciuszko Foundation for full-time master’s or Ph.D. studies in the U.S. Awards range from US $1,000 - US $12,000 toward tuition. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Kosciuszko Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community organizations serving underserved and underrepresented people in O'Reilly Auto Parts communities build capacity and deliver critical local services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve a Minnesota community on the Union Pacific service list and demonstrate strong community benefit and DEI commitment.
Union Pacific Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaborations improving lives. U.S. nonprofits addressing significant social issues through equal public, private, or social sector partnerships can apply and potentially gain national recognition for their chemistry-related or other community programs.
Mutual Of America Foundation