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. Grants may benefit religious nonprofits with community-focused youth, education, or human services programming that meets documented local needs and demonstrates measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Minnesota and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and scholarships, with awards up to US $15,000 per year.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can seek program funding, including in Minnesota. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities pilot or scale innovative, tech-enabled solutions; U.S. applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities. Awards are up to US $100,000.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety 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, affordable housing, financial literacy, K–12 and STEM education, job training, and neighborhood revitalization that may benefit religiously affiliated organizations with eligible community programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in Minnesota and worldwide can access funding through grants from La Roche; projects must be locally based where a Roche affiliate operates. Programs that promote sustainable development and engage Roche expertise, partners, and employees may be eligible, including faith-based nonprofits whose work fits these priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota religious and community nonprofits serving marginalized people through health care, education, or humanitarian aid can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation. Organizations working locally or in its international focus countries may be eligible for support in areas like health care access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, and other human and social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Minnesota can seek support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and diversity initiatives. Bank of America Foundation supports programs that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen economic mobility, which may benefit religious nonprofits providing community services.
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 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for programs in countries such as the U.S., India, Kenya, and others. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help human and social services groups, including those in Minnesota, working on poverty, disability, and humanitarian relief initiatives.
Gupta Family Foundation
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grants for Arts Education
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Non-religious K–12 schools and individual artists can receive US $2,000 - US $4,000 to run in-school arts residencies in Minnesota, supplementing existing arts curricula. Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council funds projects in disciplines such as visual, performing, literary, traditional, and intermedia arts for schools in its 11-county region.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
C H Robinson Foundation Industry Grants in Minnesota
Letter of inquiry due Aug 5, 2026
Minnesota nonprofits, veterans organizations, cemetery companies, and governmental units supporting the supply chain and logistics industry can access funding through C H Robinson Foundation for general operating or program needs. Religious organizations that offer non-religious community services open to all may be eligible, especially those advancing workforce diversity, transportation and logistics education, or environmental sustainability.
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, health, human services, environment, arts, or community development can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 to advance their local programs. With a mission to help people live their best life, Altra Foundation awards one $10,000 Best Life Community Award through member nominations and community voting.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hallett Charitable Trusts
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and tax-exempt governmental entities in Minnesota can seek project or operational funding to strengthen the Cuyuna Lakes Area and designated organizations. With a mission to support community enrichment, EW Hallett Charitable Trusts prioritizes initiatives that broaden educational, health, economic, cultural, and social opportunities for local residents.
EW Hallett Charitable Trusts
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Support for Arts Programs
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit arts and non-arts organizations, schools, and local or tribal government entities in Minnesota can receive US $3,000 - US $11,000 to create, perform, publish, or exhibit arts programming. With a mission to strengthen regional arts, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council prioritizes artist fees and accessible public events, which may benefit religious nonprofits offering community arts activities.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Minnesota Arts Programming Funding via Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Arts-focused nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Minnesota’s 11‑county SEMAC region can receive US $5,000 from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council for fine arts programming, including creation, performance, and exhibition projects. Eligible religious nonprofits with qualifying arts programs may apply for presenter assistance or arts production projects that include a public component in southeastern Minnesota.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation supports charitable projects that respect people, life, and the environment, and religious nonprofits with qualifying programs in these areas may be eligible to apply.
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, and domestic violence safety programs. TJX Foundation supports organizations with a nondiscrimination policy; faith-based nonprofits serving community needs may be eligible if they meet these guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
West Central Initiative Grants for Minnesota Families
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and government or Tribal units in Minnesota serving the Fergus Falls area can apply for the Inga M. Johnson Endowment Fund, with awards of US $500 - US $2,500 for projects. Funding can support educational, charitable, scientific, literary, religious, family, and community service needs, including religion and spirituality programs.
West Central Initiative
Minnesota Community Projects Funding via CommunityGiving
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties in Minnesota can apply for CommunityGiving’s Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants; awards US $5,000 - US $30,000 for general operations and programs. Faith-based organizations with community-focused initiatives, especially for disadvantaged youth, arts access, or community development, may be eligible.
CommunityGiving
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota religious and community nonprofits can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, and environmental initiatives. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Equity and Arts Grants for Nonprofits from Walker Foundation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota’s Twin Cities metro can apply for funding to combat systemic racism or support arts programming. Focused on equity and community arts, Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation invites eligible groups, including religious nonprofits, to request up to US $5,000 for initiatives that enrich community life in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties.
Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation
Minnesota Global Awareness Funding via Boreal Waters
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofits, public schools, governments, tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored projects in northeastern Minnesota can seek funding for global awareness, peace, justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Boreal Waters Community Foundation supports efforts like global education, media on international issues, conferences on foreign relations, and projects fostering cross-cultural understanding, which may include faith-based or religious nonprofits.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
C H Robinson Foundation Support for Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Apr 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible community entities in Minnesota addressing hunger, shelter, education, or workforce development can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support programs and operations. C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation supports organizations serving the seven-county Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, and religious nonprofits may qualify when funds are used for non-religious community services.
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence may be eligible for this funding. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, general operating, and capital grants, which can benefit Minnesota religious nonprofits with eligible community-focused programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota religious nonprofits with a separate 501(c)(3) offering community programs can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000 support direct services and capacity-building projects that primarily benefit communities served by Union Pacific and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation
Minnesota Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on youth education, family services, food insecurity, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact programs. Religious nonprofits with qualifying community or youth programs may be eligible alongside other charities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Singapore.
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 can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. Faith-based and religious nonprofits with cross-sector partnerships may be eligible if they demonstrate measurable community impact, model collaboration among equal partners, and potential for replication or scaling across communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation