US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Minnesota Communities
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. Focused on equitable, high-impact partnerships, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, which may include civil rights efforts.
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 via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants from this U.S.-wide funder may benefit organizations whose civil rights work intersects with child welfare, children’s mental health, or services for children with disabilities in communities where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services solutions can seek support for new approaches to social problems, including work that may advance civil rights in Minnesota. Creag Foundation considers proposals from nonprofits that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are addressing existing or previously unaddressed societal issues in creative ways.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in Minnesota and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth-focused efforts worldwide, offering up to US $15,000 per year.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Organizations in Minnesota and beyond working on civil rights, economic mobility, health, education, or related issues may be supported with capital, capacity-building, and community connections.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Community Development Grants in Minnesota
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Minnesota can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, job training, and K–12 and higher education programs, which may benefit civil rights-focused efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Minnesota Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support arts and science programming, capital needs, or limited general support. Minnesota organizations offering arts education, STEAM programs, or artist development that reach large audiences may be competitive for awards over US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that expand equitable care and learning opportunities. Focused on community health and welfare, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites groups, including those advancing civil rights through improved healthcare access or STEM education for underserved populations, to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities working on education, youth health, or family economic stability in Minnesota and other U.S. locations can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation backs efforts serving urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
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 expand programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. Grants may support early learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, workforce readiness, arts and culture, or neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek philanthropic support that may benefit civil rights and social justice efforts in Minnesota and worldwide. Grants from Roche help accredited organizations deliver sustainable community development, youth science education, disaster relief, and contemporary arts initiatives through local Roche affiliate offices in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota civil rights and human services nonprofits addressing health, education, or humanitarian needs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. Programs focused on healthcare access, women and girls, children’s health, disabilities, literacy, or humanitarian relief may be eligible, alongside broader human and social services work in the U.S. and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, or related basic needs can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers initiatives in arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities and may benefit civil rights efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those advancing civil rights in Minnesota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Grants are typically for smaller, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) entities or qualifying foreign organizations operating in select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Impact Fund Civil Rights Grants in Minnesota
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing civil and human rights impact litigation in Minnesota can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable grants for out-of-pocket litigation costs. The Impact Fund supports class actions, multi-plaintiff, and environmental or economic justice cases that challenge systemic oppression and seek significant law reform.
The Impact Fund
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Minnesota can seek funding to share the impact of their work through storytelling projects. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports preservation, education, and wellness initiatives, and wildlife conservation nonprofits may be especially eligible; awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. with programs in areas like poverty relief, education, families, veterans, or humanitarian aid may be eligible for funding that supports direct, tangible impact. Robinson Foundation supports civil rights and related community service efforts in Minnesota only if they serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services programs or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or sponsorships in select U.S. counties, including areas near Minnesota. Insperity supports community-focused initiatives where employees live and work, which can include civil rights and anti-discrimination efforts that strengthen local communities.
Insperity
Minnesota Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Minnesota nonprofit charitable organizations with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. 501(c)(3) groups working to advance civil rights alongside these efforts may be eligible to apply for this flexible, future-focused funding opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Minnesota Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs that help vulnerable families and children, and civil rights organizations serving these populations may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related community programs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help U.S.-headquartered organizations with general operating or project costs, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000 to eligible groups whose work fits the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Minnesota can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs such as arts, education, health, environmental, or social services projects. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds U.S. organizations where relatively small grants can significantly advance local initiatives, which may include civil rights-related work.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Human Rights Recognition for Educators from Education Minnesota
Applications due Jan 12, 2027
Minnesota educators who are active Education Minnesota members and advance human and civil rights in schools and communities can be nominated for this Human Rights Award. Minnesota civil rights advocates in education may be recognized for projects, curriculum, or lifelong work promoting equity, inclusion, disability rights, and educational opportunity for all students.
Education Minnesota
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for one-year projects. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000, which could support civil rights-related programming that fits these broad categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Minnesota Civil Society Funding via Boreal Waters
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofits, governments, schools, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored projects in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin can seek support for global education, peace, justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability initiatives. The Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Global Awareness Fund may benefit civil rights and social justice efforts that build mutual understanding and stronger civil societies.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Minnesota that improve quality of life for underserved people through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports community-focused organizations in its business communities that do not discriminate in hiring or services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with strong civil rights or social justice partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaborations. Recognized programs should measurably improve communities, be replicable, and demonstrate innovative approaches to significant social issues across the U.S.
Mutual Of America Foundation