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Innovation Grant Program (Minnesota Department of Human Services) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Disability Services Division. The Disability Services Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks proposals for its Innovation Grant Program to support new and innovative ideas to provide essential services and improve housing and employment for people with disabilities across the stat…
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Innovation is the process of bringing about new ideas, methods, services or solutions that have a significant positive impact and value. It involves transforming creative concepts into tangible outcomes that improve efficiency and effectiveness, and/or address unmet needs.
NOTE: The Legislature discontinued this grant opportunity effective July 1, 2026 DHS believes in the potential of people and organizations to think boldly and create solutions to empower people with disabilities to overcome barriers, unlock opportunities and live their fullest, most vibrant lives.
The Disability Services Division launched its innovation grants program in 2016 to support new and innovative ideas to provide essential services and improve housing and employment for people with disabilities across our state. Our goal is to support visionary projects that fill gaps in services — projects that haven’t been funded before and haven’t yet been tested.
We want to support passionate changemakers as they pilot fresh ideas to transform the lives of people with disabilities. The proposed service areas for the 2026 Innovation Grants Request for Proposals (RFP) are: Living in integrated housing of their choice. Working in integrated, competitive employment.
Enhancing transportation accessibility, safety and inclusivity. Providing community-centered and culturally sensitive services. See the Innovation grants awarded webpage for a list of grantees in prior rounds.
DHS accepted proposals but awarded no grants during this RFP cycle because the Legislature cancelled funding. Resources and links for Innovation grant applicants. Questions and answers about competitive grant funding through the Disability Services Division.
A look at some of the projects that have been awarded grants in prior years. For questions about the Innovation grants, contact DHS using the Disability Services Division Grants Contact Form .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Provider organizations, people, and organizations that work or plan to work with Minnesotans with disabilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (Large Grants Program); $2,000 - $50,000 per year (Small Grant Program); Micro-grants administered by The Arc Minnesota. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovation Grant Program (Minnesota Department of Human Services) is funded by Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Disability Services Division. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
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