Opportunity Provides Funding for Mission-Driven Organizations in Minnesota (USA)
GrantID: 58412
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This opportunity provides funding for mission-driven organizations based in a four-state region of the Upper Midwestern United States—specifically Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations within that geography. The opportunity is designed to help nonprofits, tribal entities, schools, and regional institutions advance innovative programs and leadership practices, particularly those aimed at equity, community problem-solving, and long-term sustainable change.
Eligible applicants are typically nonprofit organizations, public or tribal institutions, or partnerships thereof. While this funding is focused on organizational entities rather than individuals, some programs within the umbrella may support special initiatives or awards. Projects should align with thematic interests such as strengthening community capacity, encouraging leadership, exploring new models of civic engagement, or building networks that increase equity and access.
Funds can be used in flexible ways—from seed funding to multi-year general operating support—such that organizations have the latitude to design approaches tailored for their community. Smaller requests may help launch a new pilot; larger investments may provide up to three years of operational support for groups whose work is already established and shown to amplify impact across sectors. Key benefits include increased organizational stability, stronger leadership systems, greater community reach, and potential to scale proven strategies.
Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis for certain streams, while others follow defined submission windows. Grants are awarded annually or in recurring cycles, with multiple funding opportunities each year though available funds and award structure may change by cycle. Because the program emphasizes innovation and regional collaboration, applicants are encouraged to articulate community impact, partnerships, intentional design, and capacity to implement.
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