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 apply for funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations, including those serving autistic individuals and families, to seek collaborative, high-impact support, with priority for groups led by people of color in U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Minnesota Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, youth, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support through Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Organizations providing services that may include autism-related supports for children or families may be eligible, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks and evaluated on community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services solutions, including autism-related programs in Minnesota, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers proposals from smaller or evolving organizations 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
Autism and Disability Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first organizations in Minnesota and beyond developing scalable solutions for underserved communities can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on innovative, systems-oriented social and environmental impact, this funding could support autism-related models that are post-pilot, data-driven, and capable of reaching at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations whose autism-related services intersect with areas like K–12 performance, STEM, college and career pathways, community safety, or neighborhood revitalization.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives that may include autism services and supports. Focused on health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) and equivalent charities to apply for projects like healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, food pantries, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in Minnesota working on education or children’s health can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts; awards cover no more than 25% of a project budget. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports programs benefiting urban low-income children and youth, including autism-related services.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education or community economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to serve low- and moderate-income children and families. The Foundation supports programs such as early learning, family engagement, job training, affordable housing, and community services, which may benefit organizations offering autism-related supports within these areas.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts initiatives can seek philanthropic support for high-quality projects, including those in Minnesota. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide deliver sustainable development, youth science education, disaster response, and contemporary arts and culture, especially where Roche affiliates and employees can be actively engaged in local programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota health and human services organizations supporting marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to advance health care access, education, and humanitarian relief. Programs serving vulnerable children, women, and families, including those with disabilities, may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s global focus on health and social welfare.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Minnesota Autism
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Minnesota autism and related education, health, and scientific organizations that are 501(c)(3) public charities fund charitable, medical, scientific, or educational programs in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds domestically and hold applicable federal and, when relevant, California tax-exempt status.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion programs may be eligible for this funding. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen economic and social progress, which can include autism-related services within these focus areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations running programs that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those with autism, may be eligible for funding to expand services or launch new initiatives. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Minnesota and other eligible locations support poverty alleviation, disability services, and humanitarian aid, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
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 storytelling support to showcase their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects that highlight work such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, early childhood education, mental health, and related community initiatives, which may benefit autism-focused programs within these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving autism, children and families, education, health, poverty relief, or related services in the Southern U.S. can seek program funding that creates tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects for established charities; Minnesota organizations may be eligible if they primarily serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services, including those running autism-related programs in Minnesota, may be eligible for Insperity’s philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Insperity supports institutions needing financial help to meet service goals when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work.
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 support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations running autism-related programs that fit these areas may be eligible to apply for this broad, charitable 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 within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports initiatives that help vulnerable children and families build better futures, and autism-focused programs fitting these priorities may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Minnesota running community services or environmental programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted operating or program support grants, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help autism-focused organizations that fit these priorities fund services, projects, or general operations without geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Autism Program 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 community-based programs that may include autism services. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports youth, disability, education, cultural, health, and community programs where modest grants can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Community Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Minnesota nonprofits with support for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven causes. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving hunger relief, housing and homelessness, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural enrichment may be eligible, with preference for communities near Ameriprise employee centers such as Minneapolis.
Ameriprise Financial
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status running education, social service, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project support; autism-related services and supports may be competitive if they fit these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving local quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support, including in Minnesota. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports community-focused organizations, and autism service providers that fit these priorities may qualify.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota autism and disability-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Programs must primarily benefit a Minnesota community served by Union Pacific and align with one of the listed priority cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Minnesota Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental programs. Autism-focused organizations that fit these categories may be eligible for support.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which may include autism-focused initiatives that measurably improve lives and model effective community problem-solving.
Mutual Of America Foundation