These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in Minnesota, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Live programs funding human services in Minnesota that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)Award: $1K – $125K
Who can apply: Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation supports charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and health care institutions in North Iowa and Minnesota. Priority is given to projects in Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler counties in Iowa, and Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti counties in Minnesota.
Children and youthSocial support servicesHealth-related services and information+8 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified charitable organizations tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations. The Foundation does not fund individuals, loans, lobbying, fundraising dinners or events, travel, fiscal agents, debt reduction, after-the-fact expenses, or generally excluded organization and program types listed in its guidelines. Organizations may submit a full proposal or a letter of inquiry; LOIs are generally recommended for organizations new to the Foundation or outside the St. Croix Valley. Organizations with 10 or more years of uninterrupted support may apply for two-year grants for general operating or program support beginning in February 2026.
Food insecurityFood pantry capacityFood service equipment and infrastructure+6 more
Who can apply: Open to Network U.S. member agencies in good standing. Applicants must have 10% of the project budget already committed for consideration and must provide 70% of the project funding to be eligible to receive the remaining 30% match. Projects must address capital needs that increase food-service capacity, efficiency, geographic reach, scope, or number of clients served. Staffing and in-kind support do not count toward capital budget costs. Funded agencies must submit progress and final reports, financial documentation, proof of match, and a one-year post-operations narrative.
Humanities educationCollege readinessHigher education access+3 more
Who can apply: Colleges and universities interested in launching Knowledge for Freedom programs may apply. Programs must bring low-income high school students to campus for an intensive summer humanities seminar taught by college faculty, use transformative texts, provide college application assistance and a civic engagement or public service project, engage alumni, and present faculty leadership and a sustainability plan. General Teagle guidelines require U.S.-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and domestic activities.
Community investment and economic developmentYouth and educationHealth and human services+2 more
Who can apply: Requests must come directly from the 501(c)(3) organization seeking the grant; freelance and third-party grant writers are not accepted. Applicants may submit only one application annually. Requests may not be for operating costs, payroll, salaries, or stipends. The funded work must benefit communities in the Peoples Bank footprint.
Women and children’s health, safety, and welfareFamily strengtheningAnimal welfare+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with current IRS designation and certification of 501(c)(3) status. Proposals must align with at least one Foundation focus area and include a signed proposal letter, current operating budget and applicable program budget, most recently filed signed Form 990, current board listing, and, if available, an independent audited financial statement and annual report. Letters of Intent, event sponsorship or endorsement proposals, and funding requests for individuals are not processed.
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