Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those in Minnesota and neuroscience-related fields, may be eligible for support. Creag Foundation considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are pioneering new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
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 up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and related workshops or scholarships, which may include neuroscience-focused initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Minnesota and other priority regions can seek up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building to scale solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental innovation, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites ventures that can integrate with existing systems and grow to reach tens of thousands of people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Minnesota Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Minnesota and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include neuroscience-related initiatives that build skills, resilience, or economic opportunity.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm 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 auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Minnesota Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Minnesota offering arts, culture, or science programming can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of More than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Organizations incorporating arts or STEAM elements into neuroscience-related education or outreach may be eligible if they meet the national U.S. 501(c)(3) and size requirements.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on early childhood education or community economic development can receive support for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as early learning, workforce development, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Minnesota and worldwide working on humanitarian aid, science and education, community development, environment, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities that engage local partners and, where possible, Roche employees, including those whose work intersects with neuroscience-related education or health services.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota health and human services nonprofits serving marginalized communities can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support health care access, disease prevention, and related social services. Organizations whose neuroscience or brain health work overlaps with areas like children’s health, women’s health, or medical education may be eligible within the foundation’s broader global and U.S. portfolio.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Neuroscience
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work in the U.S., including Minnesota-based neuroscience programs, may be eligible for funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help support well-managed organizations whose services have broad impact and materially advance general welfare across fields such as neuroscience, health, science, and education.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and strengthen economic and social vitality, which may benefit neuroscience-related community programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s humanitarian and social services grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Minnesota neuroscience organizations that address poverty, disability, or social exclusion as part of their work, as well as similar groups worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Biomedical Research Funding for Early-Career Faculty via Pew Charitable Trusts
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical research labs at nominated institutions can apply for Pew Charitable Trusts’ Pew Biomedical Scholars awards, offering US $75,000 - US $300,000 for high-impact human health research. Minnesota neuroscience investigators at eligible institutions may be nominated through their campus’s limited-submission process to support creative basic, translational, or applied projects.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek large storytelling grants to showcase the impact of preservation, education, or wellness work in Minnesota. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds media and narrative projects that highlight efforts such as environmental conservation, mental health, early education, and historic preservation; wildlife conservation nonprofits may submit unsolicited applications.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Health
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Southern communities with medical assistance, health, or related humanitarian programs can seek support from the Robinson Foundation; eligible applicants must be active for over three years and request single-year funding. Minnesota neuroscience organizations working in this Southern region may be eligible if their programs address health or medical needs.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Minnesota Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships, including those with neuroscience-related programming. Insperity supports charities that engage its employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, with applications reviewed in about 45 days.
Insperity
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota neuroscience organizations and related 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides support to tax-exempt charitable organizations whose work may intersect neuroscience, such as programs addressing community well-being, environmental impacts on health, or peace-focused initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Minnesota Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence can seek program funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. The TJX Foundation reviews eligibility questionnaires and letters of inquiry on a rolling basis, which may interest neuroscience-related youth or family programs.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environment and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Minnesota working on environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support program or operating needs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help Minnesota neuroscience-related organizations if their work fits these priorities and funding interests.
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 community-based programs and facilities. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, education and skills training, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, health clinics, and life skills or job readiness initiatives, which may include neuroscience-related services.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations focused on hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or 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 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, health care, social services, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based nonprofits, including those with neuroscience-related initiatives that fit these categories, may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of funding during the October 1–March 1 grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Minnesota nonprofits improving community health, economic stability, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved and underrepresented people, including those offering mental health, basic needs, literacy, or job readiness programs, may be eligible if they operate where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota neuroscience and health-related nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities serving Union Pacific–served Minnesota communities may receive US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services or capacity-building efforts prioritizing diverse and underrepresented populations.
Union Pacific Foundation
Minnesota Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota working on youth education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved young people and their families, including leadership development and community-based initiatives, may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with strong, multi-sector community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborative initiatives. U.S. nonprofits addressing significant social issues, including neuroscience-related community programs, may be recognized for impactful, replicable partnerships that improve lives and demonstrate innovative approaches to social challenges.
Mutual Of America Foundation