US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Minnesota Housing
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing supportive or affordable housing, shelters, or related services can apply for funding to advance economic and workforce opportunities, housing stability, and community arts and culture. Focused on racial and economic equity, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple Work, Home, and Play pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Minnesota Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation to support community-based services. Organizations operating women’s shelters or supportive housing may be eligible if their programs primarily benefit children or families, meet identified community needs, and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and broad financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services programs, including those operating shelters or supportive housing in Minnesota, may be eligible for funding to address social problems in new ways. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations tackling societal issues; funding is by invitation, but qualifying groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Minnesota tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, organizations offering supportive housing or women’s shelter services may be competitive if they plan to grow well beyond a single location.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Minnesota Shelters
Minnesota nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to support shelters, crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment for mostly economically underserved women may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help fund innovative, tech-enabled solutions worldwide, with awards up to US $100,000 and a year-round LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support efforts like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and financial literacy, which may benefit organizations providing supportive housing and women's shelters.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Minnesota Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit arts and cultural institutions in Minnesota with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants; awards are more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Organizations offering arts education, STEAM programs, or artist development that serve broad audiences, including women and families in shelters, may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Minnesota
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, or preventive health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications that benefit local residents, including women and families served by shelters and supportive housing programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Minnesota Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs serving children and youth in urban low-income communities in Minnesota may be eligible for project or scaling support, typically more than US $50,000, in education, health, or family economic stability. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations with a U.S. TIN working within its defined focus areas and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Minnesota Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Minnesota nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with grants for early childhood education and community economic development, especially in low- and moderate-income areas. Programs offering affordable housing support, community services, neighborhood revitalization, or related supports for vulnerable women and families in PNC-served Minnesota communities may be eligible.
PNC Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Minnesota Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in the U.S. may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt organizations with broadly beneficial, well-managed services that significantly impact their target populations and contribute to general welfare, including programs connected to supportive housing and shelters.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
501(c)(3) nonprofits providing supportive housing, shelters, or related basic-needs services in Minnesota can seek sponsorship support for community development, housing, jobs, and hunger initiatives. Bank of America Foundation also considers programs in arts and culture, workforce education, environment, and diversity and inclusion that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities.
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 those providing supportive housing or shelter services in Minnesota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s global grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund humanitarian, poverty alleviation, disability, and disaster relief programs, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller organizations in select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving women, families, or vulnerable populations with shelters, housing, or related services in the Southern U.S. can seek program support from the Robinson Foundation. Grants fund single-year projects in areas like poverty relief, children and families, disaster relief, and medical assistance; Minnesota-based groups may be eligible if their work serves communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Minnesota Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, including women’s shelters. Insperity supports organizations in Hennepin County through philanthropic contributions and sponsorships when staff are involved, the nonprofit is a client, or it serves communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Minnesota Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, peacebuilding, or environmental initiatives in Minnesota can access funding via the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This flexible support may benefit shelters and housing providers that incorporate community-based services, environmental stewardship, or peacebuilding efforts into their programs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Minnesota Shelters
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs or safety from domestic violence in Minnesota can seek program funding that benefits vulnerable women and families. The TJX Foundation supports shelters and related services within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office, prioritizing basic needs, at-risk youth programs, workforce readiness, and domestic violence prevention and services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Minnesota can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including those supporting women’s shelters. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations worldwide with unrestricted program or operating support, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000 within its environment, human services, disaster relief, and related priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Minnesota seeking support for community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund cultural, educational, health, environmental, and social service initiatives. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports a wide range of U.S. programs, which may include services connected to supportive housing and shelters for women.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation Grants for Minnesota Women
Applications due Dec 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services to women 18 and older in Minnesota’s seven-county Twin Cities metro can access funding through the Minneapolis Foundation’s WCA Foundation Grant. Awards of US $10,000 - US $30,000 support general operations or projects focused on shelter, safety, health, education, economic stability, and related basic needs, including supportive housing and shelters.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Minnesota Shelters
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Minnesota supportive housing and shelter nonprofits with funding for emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and housing-first models. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving women and others experiencing homelessness, and matching Ameriprise focus areas and volunteer priorities, may be especially competitive.
Ameriprise Financial
Minnesota Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, for one year of project-focused support rather than general operating or debt relief.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Minnesota that benefit their local community through services like economic stability, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs addressing poverty, homelessness, literacy, workforce readiness, and related needs, which can include organizations operating women's shelters and supportive housing.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Community Safety
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Minnesota supportive housing and shelter nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities on the Union Pacific footprint may receive US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services or capacity-building, with priority for programs advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented populations.
Union Pacific Foundation
Minnesota Youth and Family Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota serving youth and families with housing, education, food security, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000. Women’s shelters and supportive housing providers may be eligible if their work fits these focus areas.
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, recognizing collaborative efforts that address significant social issues. Programs that include supportive housing or shelter services within broader community initiatives may be eligible if they demonstrate measurable impact and effective cross-sector collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation