Funding Opportunities
Find current state, federal, or philanthropic funding and guidance through databases, websites, and guides
Financial assistance
Grants, loans, awards, etc.
Statewide Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue Grant - Info Meeting 2/12; Due 4/28
MPCA Climate Smart Food Systems $ to decrease amount of food being wasted
Webinar: Minnesota Climate Smart Food Systems -2026 Funding Programs - 2/4
Learn about several new and exciting funding programs through the Minnesota Climate-Smart Food Systems Initiative
Emergency Response Grant - Due 10/15 or sooner
MN Humanities Center $ to assist communities responding to major events
LCCMR Grants - Due 3/18
State funding for resiliency, water, education & outdoor recreation, fish & wildlife, energy, land, and small projects
Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program - Interest Form Due 1/28
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $ to design, test, and spread ideas that make communities better
Regional Trail Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to develop regionally-significant trails across Greater MN
Outdoor Recreation Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local/community parks
Local Trail Connections Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ for short trail connections between where people live and desirable locations
Natural and Scenic Area Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to increase, protect, and enhance natural and scenic areas