Minneapolis Foundation Grants for Minnesota Environmental Health
Community-based nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, schools, and higher education institutions in Minnesota can seek funding for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects in disadvantaged communities; awards up to US $150,000 support activities like monitoring, research, and community education. The Minneapolis Foundation’s Tier 1 program prioritizes capacity-constrained, Native, rural, and small community organizations.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Laird Norton Family Foundation Grants for Minnesota Watersheds
Minnesota school health and education nonprofits working on arts-integrated instruction or watershed and environmental stewardship may be eligible for support that strengthens long-term ecological and educational outcomes. Minnesota organizations focused on school-based learning, youth services, or watershed health can access funding through Laird Norton Family Foundation, which prioritizes capacity-building and culturally relevant, equity-focused programs.
Laird Norton Family Foundation
Minnesota Power Foundation Grants for Minnesota Communities
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited schools improving community health and vitality can seek more than US $5,000 to support their work. Focused on community services, Minnesota Power Foundation invites applicants within its utility service areas to propose projects that benefit local residents, customers, and communities, including school-based health and wellness initiatives.
Minnesota Power Foundation
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Minnesota Education
Focused on Lutheran higher education and health and human care, Rupert Dunklau Foundation invites Minnesota 501(c)(3) ministries and organizations to seek support for education, care, and faith-strengthening programs. Eligible entities include Concordia University in St. Paul and other Lutheran ministries in Minnesota and contiguous states, which may use funds for school-based health and wellness initiatives.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
Minnesota Resilience Funding via Boreal Waters
Full proposal due Jul 30, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, governments, tribal entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota can apply for Boreal Waters Community Foundation’s Community Opportunity Fund Resilience grants, awarding US $25,000 - US $50,000 for resilience projects. School health programs that build students’ or families’ ability to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from challenges may be eligible.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Community Health Funding for Schools from Gundersen Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Minnesota and the wider 21-county Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa region can apply for $2,500 - $49,999 to support community health and wellness initiatives. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund backs programs improving physical, mental, and social well-being, poverty and economic stability, and neighborhood environments, including school-based health efforts.
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Minnesota Community Health Funding via Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 17, 2026
Minnesota school health and community-serving 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation for direct services such as youth development, social support, health access, and educational enrichment. Eligible programs primarily serve the St. Croix Valley and surrounding counties, with priority for asset-based initiatives created and led by the communities they benefit.
Hugh J. Andersen Foundation
Bayer Fund Grants for Minnesota School Health
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Minnesota school districts, qualifying schools, and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering health-related programs can seek Bayer Fund support for cancer and cardiovascular disease education, awareness, and support services. Grants from Bayer Fund help Minnesota school health initiatives provide evidence-based programs, including services for at-risk populations and families managing these conditions near eligible Bayer communities.
Bayer Fund
Biomedical Research Grants for Early Investigators via Pew Charitable Trusts
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical research labs at nominated U.S. institutions can apply for Pew Charitable Trusts’ Pew Biomedical Scholars awards, providing US $75,000 - US $300,000 for high-impact, human health–focused research. Minnesota university researchers in school-related or broader biomedical health fields may be eligible if their institution is on Pew’s invited list.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Child Welfare and Trauma Funding from Sauer Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Minnesota schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and child-serving collaboratives working with at-risk children can seek support for child welfare, trauma-responsive environments, and related services. With a mission to strengthen children and families, Sauer Family Foundation provides funding for direct services, research, field-building, and systems-change efforts, which may include school-based emotional safety and mental health programs.
Sauer Family Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Minnesota Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Minnesota can use this program to construct, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Focused on rural development, USDA Rural Development invites applicants serving areas under 20,000 residents to support projects like school health clinics, community centers, and public safety facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Boreal Waters Support for Minnesota Basic Needs
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, tribal governments, and churches can seek US $1,000 - US $5,000 for basic needs or animal welfare projects serving low-income or disadvantaged residents. Focused on human and animal welfare, Boreal Waters Community Foundation considers special projects, equipment, and operating support; school-based health or wellness efforts that meet these priorities may be eligible.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Minnesota Community Health Funding via Otter Tail
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations running education, health, human services, or community programs can seek operating or capital support for impactful projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, Otter Tail Corporation Foundation provides funding for initiatives from early childhood education to basic human needs, cultural development, and environmental stewardship, which may include school-based health and wellness efforts.
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
Boys and Men Programs Funding from CommunityGiving
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and government entities in Minnesota can receive US $2,500 to support programs that uplift and empower boys and men. With a mission to strengthen Central Minnesota communities, CommunityGiving supports education, mental health, mentorship, and family engagement initiatives, and school health programs that address male students’ well-being may be eligible.
CommunityGiving
Minnesota Early Childhood Health Funding via Medica Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 1, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public/governmental agencies, and Tribal Nations can receive Medica Foundation support for early intervention health programs serving children from birth through age 12. Grants up to US $100,000 prioritize efforts advancing health equity, including abuse prevention, culturally focused care, maternal and oral health, primary care, immunizations, parenting skills, and social-emotional learning, which may include school-based initiatives.
Medica Foundation
Rotary Club Support for Minnesota Education
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Minnesota nonprofit organizations running education, health, or youth-focused programs can receive project funding to benefit local or international communities. Rotary Club of Lake Minnetonka Excelsior provides support for initiatives in school districts including Minnetonka and Eastern Carver County, as well as international projects, emphasizing human health, education, economic development, and clean water and environmental efforts.
Rotary Club Of Lake Minnetonka Excelsior
Sheltering Arms Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services or advocacy for children ages 0–12 can apply for Sheltering Arms Foundation grants of up to US $15,000. Grants support early childhood development, youth development, children’s mental health, and family engagement, including out-of-school and mentoring programs that may operate in school or community settings.
Sheltering Arms Foundation
Social Justice Grants for Nonprofits from Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public entities, Tribal governments, churches, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota’s Boreal Waters Community Foundation service area can receive up to US $4,000 for social justice and community awareness projects. The Wirtanen Family Fund supports efforts like peace and justice education, cultural exchange, and local responses to hunger, homelessness, and emergency needs.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Chemical Biology Research Funding from Ono Pharma
Letter of inquiry due Feb 13, 2027
Young and mid-career PIs in chemical biology at nominated research institutions in Minnesota and beyond can secure up to US $1,035,000 for innovative, high-impact projects advancing human health. Grants from Ono Pharma Foundation help support cutting-edge chemistry–biology interface research that may benefit school health–related science over a three-year term.
Ono Pharma Foundation
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Support for Urban Agriculture
Applications due Feb 26, 2027
For-profit businesses, nonprofits, schools, local governments, and tribal communities in Minnesota can fund urban agriculture community development or youth agricultural education projects with $5,000 to $75,000 grants. With a mission to enhance Minnesotans’ quality of life, Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides support for equipment, capital improvements, staff time, transportation, and related project costs in eligible urban and tribal areas.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Minnesota STEM Education Funding via Boston Scientific Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 15, 2027
Minnesota school and youth-serving organizations focused on K-12 STEM education for economically disadvantaged students can access funding via Boston Scientific Foundation to expand evidence-based learning programs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and public schools serving communities near Boston Scientific facilities within the state.
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Minnesota Community Health Funding via United Way
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Beltrami County in Minnesota can apply for United Way of Bemidji Area’s annual grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $40,000 for education, basic needs, and health programs. School-based health and wellness initiatives, including mental health, physical activity, and healthcare access, may be eligible if they meet local community needs.
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, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects 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 efforts. Funding can support affordable housing, community-based economic development, workforce pathways, and equitable access to capital that may include school-connected health and well-being initiatives.
Blandin Foundation
Northland Foundation Support for Minnesota School Health
Full proposal due May 1, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in northeast Minnesota providing food, shelter, low-income healthcare, disability services, or school-based mental health can receive US $10,000 - US $75,000 for operations, programs, or capital projects. With a mission to support Northeast Minnesota communities, Northland Foundation intermediates Otto Bremer Trust’s Community Responsive Fund for larger, established nonprofits.
Northland Foundation
School Health Funding for Large Nonprofits via Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Applications due May 6, 2027
Focused on school-based mental health and related services, this program invites Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations with at least five years of operations and $2 million+ in annual expenses to apply for up to US $75,000 for operations, programming, or capital projects. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities within Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s 20-county region.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Boston Scientific Foundation Health Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and agencies improving health for economically disadvantaged students can apply for Boston Scientific Foundation’s invitation-only support to enhance school-based disease prevention, awareness, diagnosis, access, or quality of care. Eligible programs must serve low-income populations within 30 miles of designated Minnesota communities where Boston Scientific employees live and work.
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 supporting behavioral health can seek funding for mental illness and substance use disorder programs. Grants from Medica Foundation help Minnesota school and community health programs expand services, integrate physical and mental health care, and address workforce shortages, with awards up to US $200,000 over two years.
Medica Foundation