Arts Project Grants for Nonprofits from Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and local governments in Polk County, Minnesota can receive US $500 - US $10,000 for arts projects such as theater, public art, festivals, and community workshops. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council requires at least a 10% cash match, with 25% for repeat sponsorships or larger projects across its seven-county region.
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Polk County Scholarship Funding via Samaritan Health Services
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Polk County, Minnesota students seeking higher education scholarships in medical fields can access funding through Samaritan Health Services’ Linn County–Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, which awards US $1,000. Eligible applicants must already be enrolled in an accepted medical program and meet Linn County, Oregon residency, schooling, or parental residence criteria.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Grants for Midwifery Education
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Individuals pursuing midwifery or doula education who reside in Benton, Linn, or Lincoln counties can receive up to US $1,000 for accredited training programs through the Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship. Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits working with aspiring birth professionals from these Oregon counties may help eligible students access this Samaritan Health Services funding.
Samaritan Health Services
Community Services Funding from Andersen Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing healthcare, housing, education, human services, civic, or environmental programs in the St. Croix Valley region, including parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, can apply for the Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation’s grants. Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits serving this region and addressing these priorities may be eligible for general operating, program, project, or limited capital support.
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation
Laura Jane Musser Fund Support for Rural Development
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits and local government units planning rural community projects can access funding through the Laura Jane Musser Fund; awards up to US $25,000 for planning or implementation. Eligible efforts include economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, education, and public space improvements that engage diverse residents and show measurable results within 18 months.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Laura Jane Musser Fund Grants for Polk County Ecosystem Restoration
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
With a mission to support environmental projects, this program provides Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits and local governments with up to US $35,000 to implement ecosystem restoration in publicly owned open spaces. Eligible projects must enhance ecological integrity, expand public access and use, engage community members and youth, and show measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Open Space Planning Funding from Musser Fund
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments planning publicly owned open space projects in Polk County, Minnesota can seek up to US $8,000 for community-based environmental planning. With a mission to enhance ecological integrity, the Laura Jane Musser Fund supports projects that engage residents, promote public access, and prepare for sustainable habitat restoration and public use.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grant, awarding US $30,000 for curriculum fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher core training. Schools in select AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, and UT counties may be eligible, including those serving higher-need students.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Polk County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering programs can use this U.S. grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Project Lead The Way prioritizes schools in specified Lam Research communities and those serving students with higher economic need; Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits may instead partner with eligible local schools.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools starting or expanding PLTW Gateway or Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants, including up to US $20,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Focused on K–12 STEM enrichment, schools in eligible U.S. counties may benefit, especially those serving students with high economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs can apply for funding to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training in select U.S. counties. Grants from Project Lead The Way help K–12 schools grow hands-on STEM and enrichment offerings, with priority for students demonstrating economic need; awards are US $10,000.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Launch, Gateway, or Engineering STEM programs can receive US $15,000 to cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. With a mission to empower students, Project Lead The Way provides U.S. K–12 schools, including those serving Polk County, Minnesota students, with multi-year support tied to specific module implementation and reporting.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Polk County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
With a mission to empower students through real-world STEM learning, Project Lead The Way provides Polk County, Minnesota K–12 schools with US $5,000 to expand PLTW Launch, Gateway, or Engineering programs. Traditional public and public charter schools can fund participation fees, required devices, core equipment and supplies, and PLTW teacher training.
Project Lead The Way Inc
San Antonio Area Foundation Support for Scholarships
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
Students pursuing associate, bachelor’s, or technical/vocational degrees who live in select Texas or Florida counties can receive US $2,000 for tuition, fees, and books through the Rapier Education Fund. Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits may share this scholarship opportunity with eligible youth they serve who plan full-time study at accredited U.S. institutions.
San Antonio Area Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Funeral Service Education
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
Students pursuing funeral service education in Polk County, Minnesota may be eligible for the Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship, which supports post-high school study leading to funeral service employment. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina offers this US $4,000 award to residents of Western North Carolina’s 18 westernmost counties, including the Qualla Boundary.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Arts Project Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 5, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with North Dakota tax-exempt status planning public arts projects in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk Counties can receive up to US $20,000 for specific, time-bound events and activities. With a mission to support arts access and creativity, Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region particularly welcomes projects, including musical performances, that benefit Polk County, Minnesota residents.
Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region
Polk County Education Funding via St. Croix Valley Foundation
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Students with an Individualized Education Program in Polk County, Minnesota can receive up to US $500 to support enhanced learning, outdoor, or recreational experiences. Focused on educational enrichment, the Bethany's Butterflies Scholarship from St. Croix Valley Foundation serves Wisconsin students age 21 or younger attending school in Polk, St. Croix, or Pierce County.
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Samaritan Health Services Grants for Medical Education
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Students pursuing higher education in a human medical field can apply for Samaritan Health Services’ Samaritan Albany General Hospital Volunteer Services Scholarship, awarding US $1,000 for tuition, books and required supplies. Eligible applicants must be college students with a permanent residence in specific Linn County communities served by Samaritan Albany General Hospital and Samaritan Physicians.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Grants for Health Education
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in health care fields, including those from Polk County, Minnesota, can seek funding for medical education and professional training. Grants from Samaritan Health Services help higher education students with more than US $1,000 for health-related studies, with preference for current health workers, U.S. military members or veterans, and specified Oregon institutions.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Medical Education Grants
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Students pursuing medical or paramedical degrees who live in Lincoln County can access funding through Samaritan Health Services’ Mary Decker Scholarship for accredited health education programs. Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits that support local students entering health careers may help them pursue this US $1,500 scholarship opportunity.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Grants for Medical Training
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Polk County, Minnesota students and current medical workers pursuing nursing, diagnostic imaging, laboratory sciences, or other medical or technical training can access funding through Samaritan Health Services’ North Lincoln Hospital Foundation Medical Training Scholarship. Awards up to US $1,500 help cover tuition for certification programs or degree studies in health care fields and medical education.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Support for Medical Education
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
High school seniors and college or graduate students pursuing medically related careers in hospital settings can apply for the Virginia Welch Scholarship, supporting health education from Samaritan Health Services. Students in Polk County, Minnesota planning healthcare careers may be eligible for this higher and professional medical education funding opportunity.
Samaritan Health Services
Polk County Arts Funding via Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations with 100% arts-focused budgets in Polk County, Minnesota can use these general operating grants to support ongoing arts activities and programming. With a mission to develop the arts in northwestern Minnesota, Northwest Minnesota Arts Council provides operating support to incorporated arts centers, theater organizations, and similar groups in its seven-county Region 1 service area.
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Samaritan Health Services Support for Medical Education
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Medical students pursuing an MD with a primary residence in designated east Linn County, Oregon communities can access funding through Samaritan Health Services’ Frank Girod, MD, Medical Scholarship, with awards of approximately US $5,000 for medical education costs. Nonprofits in Polk County, Minnesota may share this opportunity with eligible local students planning medical careers.
Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services Support for Nursing Education
Applications due May 29, 2027
Caregivers and certified nursing assistants pursuing continued nursing education can receive approximately US $1,000 for tuition and related college expenses, with funds paid directly to the school. Grants from Samaritan Health Services help students in areas it serves; Polk County, Minnesota nonprofits may share this with eligible staff or program participants.
Samaritan Health Services
Laura Jane Musser Fund Grants for Intercultural Harmony
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments planning new intercultural exchange projects can seek up to US $25,000 for planning or implementation costs. With a mission to foster cross-cultural understanding, Laura Jane Musser Fund provides support for community, youth, or arts initiatives in select areas, including Polk County, Minnesota–serving eligible Texas counties such as Polk County as well.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Polk County Nursing Education Funding via Samaritan Health Services
Applications due Jul 17, 2027
Older adult learners in nursing who need help paying for accredited training may be eligible for the Gribler Loving Trust Nursing Education Scholarship, offering US $3,000 for nursing education. Samaritan Health Services supports higher and adult nursing education; while based in Oregon, this opportunity may interest similar students beyond Polk County, Minnesota.
Samaritan Health Services