Grants and Scholarships to Support Community in Minnesota (USA)
GrantID: 74154
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
These funding opportunities are designed to support a wide range of initiatives across specific counties and tribal nations in northern Minnesota. Grant awards are available to eligible entities including nonprofit groups, public agencies, tribal organizations—and sometimes individual artists or small community-based projects. Educational scholarships are offered for young learners preparing for further education.
Funded activities often focus on enhancing community well-being. For example, some grants support:
Cultural competence training and professional development for staff working with underserved populations.
Community-driven events such as traditional ceremonies, talking circles, or healing gatherings.
Job training and stabilization programs for individuals transitioning from homelessness.
Programs targeting women and girls, promoting economic empowerment, safe environments, leadership networks, or entrepreneurial efforts.
Art‑centered grants also play a role. These include funding for public art installations, performances, community workshops, individual artist projects, and rapid-response arts support—helping creatives buy equipment, attend training, or produce new work.
Eligibility varies by grant: certain funds are aimed solely at nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or tribal groups; others are open to schools, local governments, or individual artists aged 18+ residing in the region. The primary service area covers twelve counties (including Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau), as well as the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Nations.
In general, the intent is to uplift communities through culturally responsive practices, economic and social stabilization, arts engagement, and leadership development—particularly among historically marginalized groups. Applicants craft proposals tailored to these goals, with clear plans, local collaboration, and sustainable impact in mind.
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