US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Rice County, Minnesota may be eligible for this program. US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “Work, Home, Play” pillars with high-impact, equitable initiatives.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Rice County Innovation
501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to social problems can seek human services-focused funding in Rice County, Minnesota, through the Creag Foundation. The foundation considers organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are developing new ways to address existing or previously unaddressed societal issues.
Creag Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants in Rice County, Minnesota and worldwide. Cisco Systems Foundation awards up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Rice County, Minnesota can seek State Farm Companies Foundation support for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm funds projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, and K–12 and higher education programs across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on health, education, or community services in Rice County, Minnesota may be eligible for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based charities to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grants for Rice County Arts Training
Rice County, Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, public schools, and local government entities can access funding through Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council to send staff, board, or volunteers to arts management workshops, seminars, or conferences. Grants offer up to US $300 per event, per person for topics like fundraising, marketing, financial management, and audience or volunteer development.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Operating Grants in Rice County
Rice County nonprofit arts organizations can access funding through the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council to cover general operating, administrative, and overhead expenses. 501(c)(3) arts groups or those using a Minnesota fiscal sponsor, with annual operating budgets under $174,000 and located in the SEMAC region, may receive up to US $10,000 over two years in support.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Rice County Arts Funding via Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Nonprofit arts organizations, schools, and public institutions in Rice County, Minnesota can receive up to US $500 for sudden fine arts projects that arise with little advance notice. With a mission to support arts development and public programming, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council offers Opportunity Grants without a match requirement for projects benefiting southeastern Minnesota residents.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Rice County School Arts Funding via Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Public and non-religious private K–12 schools in Rice County, Minnesota can apply for Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council’s School Residency Grant, with awards up to US $3,000 for artist residencies. Funding supports 1–5 day fine-arts projects that include an interactive residency and a public capstone event, with applications due 30 days before the residency.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Rice County, Minnesota
With a mission to support marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides Rice County, Minnesota nonprofits addressing health, education, and humanitarian needs with flexible grant support. Organizations focused on healthcare access, women and children’s health, disaster relief, hunger, homelessness, or related human services in the U.S. may be eligible to partner with this globally active funder.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Education
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Rice County, Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs. Eligible tax-exempt organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S., which may include work based in Rice County, Minnesota that advances general welfare and has substantial impact on target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Support for Rice County Artists
Applications due Jul 29, 2026
Individual artists and culture bearers creating new work with public engagement in Rice County, Minnesota can apply for project grants of US $2,000 - US $6,000. Focused on disciplines like visual, performing, literary, media, and traditional arts, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council offers Emerging and Advancing categories for residents of its 11-county region.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Support for School Arts
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Rice County K-12 non-religious schools and individual artists or culture bearers can access funding to run in-school arts residencies. Rice County schools can access funding through Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council awards of US $2,000 - US $4,000 to supplement arts curriculum in disciplines like visual, performing, literary, intermedia, and traditional arts.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Arts Grants in Rice County
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit arts and non-arts organizations, schools, and local or tribal governments in Rice County, Minnesota can receive US $3,000 - US $11,000 to create, perform, publish, or exhibit arts programming. Grants from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council support projects emphasizing arts access, arts education, cultural heritage, and an accessible public event with priority on paying artists and creative teams.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Arts Programming Grants for Nonprofits from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations and eligible K–12 schools in Rice County, Minnesota can apply for Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council’s Programming Grants for Arts Organizations, with awards of US $5,000 for arts programming. Funding supports presenting touring artists or producing fine arts projects that include a public component benefiting southeastern Minnesota communities.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
TJX Foundation Grants for Rice County Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rice County, Minnesota that support basic needs, at-risk youth, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services may be eligible for funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX location. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children, TJX Foundation provides program support through an LOI and invitation-only application process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants, with awards of US $30,000 for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Rice County, Minnesota schools may be eligible if they meet the specified county requirements.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Rice County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Project Lead The Way provides Rice County, Minnesota K–12 public and public charter schools with funding to expand existing PLTW Engineering programs. Schools in eligible Lam Foundation service counties may use grants of US $10,000 for PLTW fees, required technology, core training, and required equipment and supplies, with priority for those serving students with higher economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Education 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 technology, equipment, supplies, and core training. Focused on K–12 STEM education, this opportunity prioritizes U.S. schools in specified counties serving students with economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Rice
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way; awards US $10,000 for program expansion costs like fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher training. Schools in select Lam Research communities nationwide may be eligible, with priority for those serving students with higher economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Rice
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Launch STEM programs in the U.S. can receive US $15,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. With a mission to empower students, Project Lead The Way provides priority to schools serving students with demonstrated economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Rice County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW STEM programs in Rice County, Minnesota can apply for US $5,000 to cover PLTW participation fees, required devices, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Project Lead The Way prioritizes schools serving students with demonstrated economic need and requires one year of grant reporting.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Rice County Community Programs Funding via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Rice County, Minnesota seeking support for community programs can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help impactful organizations, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for arts and cultural programs, education, youth and senior services, disability services, environmental and wildlife protection, and other community-based initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in Minnesota
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Rice County, Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment can access funding through Ameriprise Financial. U.S.-based organizations that align with these focus areas, demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability, and can engage Ameriprise volunteers may be especially competitive for support.
Ameriprise Financial
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Support for Rural Arts
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and individual artists planning arts projects in rural Rice County, Minnesota communities under 7,500 people can seek up to US $8,000 for community-focused arts activities. Focused on arts and culture, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council funds projects across disciplines that include a local partner, active community engagement, and at least one accessible public event.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Beautification Grants in Rice County
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Nonprofit or government-led community groups in Rice County, Minnesota can use this program to fund paint for public murals, welcome signs, or historic structure projects that engage volunteers and enhance community appearance. Grants from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation help small communities under 10,000 residents in its 20-county region with paint costs only, requiring strong visual impact and volunteer participation.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation