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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.

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, will award environmental justice grants to community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations working in underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. The program distributes $52 million over three years in three tiers (Assessment and Engagement, Community Education and Planning, and Project Development and Implementation) supporting environmental health, air/water quality, healthy homes, food access, green infrastructure, and related priorities.

The Nashwauk Area Community Fund provides discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) and other not-for-profit organizations in the Nashwauk area and surrounding townships to improve quality of life. Grants are available during spring and fall grant cycles with an application process accessible via the Apply Now button.

The Greenway Area Community Fund is an endowment that provides grants to nonprofit and community organizations in the Greenway Area to enhance quality of life. Applications are accepted annually during a specific window (March 1-31) from eligible organizations serving cities and townships in the region.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota offers grants up to $1,000 for lay ecclesial ministers and $750 for Catholic school teachers to support professional development, religious formation, and spiritual growth programs. Applicants propose the professional development opportunity that best fits their needs, and grants are processed three times per year on a seasonal schedule.

The Community Sharing Fund provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families facing short-term financial hardship in Dakota, Ramsey, or Washington counties, Minnesota. Grants are awarded through referrals from nonprofit organizations and government agencies for needs such as rent, utilities, medical expenses, childcare, and transportation.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's Community Solutions Grant Program supports organizations, programs, and initiatives that improve quality of life for East Metro residents across Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties. Grants provide general operating, program/project, and capital support with a focus on community & economic development, health & human services, and youth & education, with preference given to organizations addressing disparities and serving marginalized communities.

The Nashwauk Area Community Fund provides discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) and other not-for-profit organizations in the Nashwauk area and surrounding townships to improve quality of life. Applicants can apply during spring and fall grant cycles.

Point of Pride's Annual Transgender Surgery Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery. The program is a scholarship-like grant that covers surgical costs for eligible procedures performed in the United States. Applications open November 1 and close November 30 each year.