Climate and Energy Funding from McKnight Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa can apply for McKnight Foundation’s Midwest Climate and Energy grants to support systems-change work on clean energy, transportation, buildings, working lands, and democratic participation. Minnesota organizations whose climate initiatives intersect with community wellbeing or equity-focused services may find this funding complements broader mental health and resilience efforts.
The McKnight Foundation
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Minnesota Ministries
Minnesota Lutheran higher education institutions, ministries, and related 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for programs in Lutheran higher education, health and human care, and faith strengthening. Focused on these ministry areas, Rupert Dunklau Foundation invites eligible organizations in Nebraska and contiguous states, including Minnesota, to apply for support that may include mental health and human care initiatives.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies improving physical, mental, and social well-being can apply for US $2,500 - US $49,999 in core contribution grants to support community health initiatives, including in Minnesota. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund backs programs addressing poverty, economic stability, and neighborhood environments within its 21-county Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa service region.
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Clinical Training Funding from Minnesota Department of Health
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Minnesota health professional training programs seeking to establish or expand clinical training sites in rural or underserved urban areas can access funding to build capacity and improve primary care and mental health services. Minnesota clinical training programs can access funding through Minnesota Department of Health, with awards up to US $300,000 for planning and multi-year expansion projects.
Minnesota Department of Health
Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, health, human services, environmental stewardship, cultural enrichment, or community development, including mental health services, in eligible Minnesota counties can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000. With a mission to help people live their best life, Altra Foundation provides awards nominated by Altra Federal Credit Union members.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Children’s Mental Health Funding from Minnesota Department of Health
Letter of inquiry due Aug 27, 2026
Minnesota mental health providers serving uninsured children and youth under 21 can access funding through the Minnesota Department of Health to support safety net mental health services in Minnesota. Awards up to US $394,000 are allocated annually over a three-year period, proportionally based on the number of uninsured young patients served, with no match required.
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health Support for Mental Health
Applications due Sep 3, 2026
Minnesota organizations providing clinical and mental health services to American Indian people living off reservations can apply for funding to expand culturally informed care. Focused on preventive, medical, dental, and mental health services, the Minnesota Department of Health offers competitive grants of up to US $100,000 for projects running January 2025 through December 2026.
Minnesota Department of Health
Child Mental Health Funding for Minnesota Organizations via Sauer Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, early childhood programs, research organizations, government agencies, collaboratives, and networks in Minnesota can seek funding for child-focused mental health, emotional safety, and child welfare initiatives. With a mission to support at-risk children and youth, Sauer Family Foundation provides support for direct services, research, field building, and systems change, prioritizing the seven-county metro area.
Sauer Family Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Support for Early Childhood
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing early care and education for children birth to five in southern Minnesota can seek funding to support social, emotional, physical, and mental health services. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation offers up to US $20,000 for programs in its 20-county region that maintain and strengthen early childhood care and education.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Women and Girls Programs Funding from CommunityGiving
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government entities in Minnesota can receive funding for capital projects and new or expanded programs serving women and girls within 30 miles of St. Cloud, including mental health support. CommunityGiving provides US $3,000 - US $15,000 to initiatives that build self-esteem, economic self-sufficiency, and healthy lifestyles across all life stages.
CommunityGiving
Northland Foundation Support for Minnesota Wellbeing
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal nations, schools, and local agencies serving Northeast Minnesota can seek Northland Foundation quarterly grants of more than US $10,000 for general operating or program support. With a mission to help people and communities thrive, Northland Foundation prioritizes basic needs, health and wellbeing, and related community services that may include mental health programming.
Northland Foundation
Senior Social Connection Grants for Nonprofits from Southwest Initiative Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Focused on reducing social isolation among older adults, Southwest Initiative Foundation invites Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, religious institutions, and educational entities to apply for US $5,000 - US $20,000 grants. Funding supports coordination of activities and direct interventions that strengthen social connections, which may benefit mental health programming for seniors in southwest Minnesota.
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Mental Health Programs Funding for Nonprofits from CommunityGiving
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government entities in central Minnesota can receive US $2,500 for programs supporting boys’ and men’s mental health and development. With a mission to uplift males facing challenges, CommunityGiving provides Minnesota mental health initiatives with support for education, fatherhood engagement, mentorship, leadership, and positive masculinity through new or existing projects.
CommunityGiving
Initiative Foundation Capacity Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Nonprofits, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota seeking to build organizational capacity can apply for Initiative Foundation’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants, offering up to US $10,000. Funding supports planning, staff and board training, and process improvements for groups addressing basic needs, economic opportunity, and non-clinical mental health services, including suicide prevention and substance abuse.
Initiative Foundation
Minnesota Department of Health Pediatric Training Grants
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota that run or plan pediatric mental health training programs can apply for grants of US $50,000 - US $250,000 to build provider skills and confidence. Grants from Minnesota Department of Health help clinics strengthen pediatric mental health care through enhanced training and better use of mental health resources.
Minnesota Department of Health
Sheltering Arms Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children ages 0–12 through direct services or advocacy can apply for Sheltering Arms Foundation grants up to US $15,000. Grants fund early childhood education, youth development, and children’s mental health programs, including culturally appropriate, family-engaged services that may strengthen mental health supports for young people in Minnesota.
Sheltering Arms Foundation
Animal-Assisted Therapy Funding from Boreal Waters
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Minnesota mental health and human-service nonprofits using animal-assisted therapy can access funding through the Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund for therapeutic, goal-oriented programs that support emotional and psychological healing. Administered by Boreal Waters Community Foundation, grants up to US $2,000 support organizations serving eligible counties in northeast Minnesota and nearby Wisconsin tribal and county communities.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Health Internship Funding from Minnesota Department of Health
Applications due Feb 4, 2027
Minnesota hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and home care providers can seek funding to establish or expand secondary and postsecondary summer health care internship programs. Focused on building the health care workforce pipeline, the Minnesota Department of Health offers up to US $300,000 over three years, which may benefit organizations addressing mental health care access and careers.
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota STEM Education Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 15, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits, public schools, and agencies improving STEM education for economically disadvantaged K–12 students can access funding via Boston Scientific Foundation. Programs must serve communities near Boston Scientific facilities and demonstrate evidence-based approaches and measurable outcomes. Organizations supporting youth whose families are under 185% of the poverty level may be eligible.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Northwest Minnesota Foundation Support for Mental Health
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in northwest Minnesota can apply for the Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Building Better Lives Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for family support, health and wellness, and community-building efforts. Programs improving mental health access and wellness, especially for populations facing barriers, may be particularly competitive.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Minnesota Community Health Funding via United Way
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Beltrami County offering education, basic needs, or health and mental health services can apply for United Way of Bemidji Area grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $40,000. Programs improving youth opportunity, financial stability, or a healthy community in Minnesota may be eligible.
United Way of Bemidji Area
Blandin Foundation Grants for Minnesota Community Wealth
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal governments, and public agencies in rural Minnesota can apply for Blandin Foundation’s Community Wealth Building Grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $150,000 for multi-year community development projects. Funding can support mental health and wellness, affordable housing, workforce development, equitable access to capital, and other efforts that reduce racial and economic disparities in small, remote communities.
Blandin Foundation
Northland Foundation Support for Minnesota Health
Full proposal due May 1, 2027
Large 501(c)(3) organizations in northeast Minnesota can seek funding for food access, shelter, low-income clinics, disability services, and school-based mental health work. With a mission to support thriving communities, Northland Foundation provides invitation-only grants of US $10,000 - US $75,000 for operations, programs, or capital projects in these Otto Bremer Trust focus areas.
Northland Foundation
Mental Health and Basic Needs Grants via Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Applications due May 6, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least five years of operations and $2M+ in annual expenses can seek up to US $75,000 for operations, programming, or capital projects supporting food, shelter, low-income clinics, disability services, or school-based mental health. Focused on basic human needs, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation serves eligible communities in its 20-county south-central and southeastern Minnesota region.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
George Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Environment
Letter of inquiry due Jun 5, 2027
With a mission to transform lives through systems change, George Family Foundation provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental access and stewardship with funding. Nonprofits that expand youth outdoor participation, improve parks and public spaces, or protect land and natural resources may be eligible, including those connecting time in nature with mental health and wellbeing.
George Family Foundation
Boston Scientific Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and public agencies in Minnesota offering health programs for economically disadvantaged people can apply for Boston Scientific Foundation’s invitation-only support. Funding focuses on disease prevention, awareness, access, and quality of care, and may benefit mental health initiatives within 30 miles of eligible Twin Cities communities.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Medica Foundation Support for Minnesota Behavioral Health
Pre proposal due Apr 4, 2028
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public/government agencies, and Tribal Nations can seek funding for behavioral health programs addressing serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Grants from Medica Foundation help Minnesota mental health providers expand services, integrate physical and mental health care, and reduce health disparities, with awards up to US $200,000 over two years.
Medica Foundation