Hennepin County Grants

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations carrying out important work in the Greater Itasca Area. The annual grant cycle runs from July 15 to September 1, with funding decisions made by donors, advisory committees, or the Foundation based on project impact and community benefit.

The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation provides grants to nonprofits and community organizations in the McGregor Lakes Area of Minnesota to support community needs, environmental sustainability and stewardship, and endowment development. The foundation has distributed over $95,000 since 1992 and accepts applications during its annual grant cycle.

Point of Pride's HRT Access Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Recipients receive 18 months of HRT-related care including telemedical visits, lab work, medical letters, and prescription cost coverage through partner providers.

The Greenway Area Community Fund provides grants to nonprofits and community organizations in the Greenway Area to enhance quality of life and meet community needs. Applications are accepted annually during a specific window (March 1–31) from an endowment established to support the region's future.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota awards grants of $250–$3,000 for preschool faith formation and youth/young adult ministry programs in parishes within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Priority is given to parishes with limited budgets, especially in rural areas, and programs serving underprivileged communities and people of color.

Application window opens June 1, 2026; applications due Friday, June 26, 2026; awards announced mid-August 2026

The Women's Fund Grant Program provides programming support grants to eligible entities that empower girls and women to achieve economic, social, and political equity. Grants are typically awarded in the $5,000 range for specific projects or programs taking place in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County in 2027.