Responsive Grants (Community & Economic Development focus) is sponsored by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation offers responsive grants focused on several areas, including Community & Economic Development. They support 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor.

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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Community Solutions Grant Program Responsive grants focused on: Community & Economic Development; Health & Human Services; and Youth & Education.

501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor The Fund provides emergency grants to East Metro individuals and families in crisis in partnership with nonprofit agencies and case workers.

East Metro (Dakota, Washington or Ramsey county) residents Applications submitted by caseworkers Verifiable emergency needs East Metro (Dakota, Washington or Ramsey county) residents Applications submitted by caseworkers Verifiable emergency needs Management Improvement Fund The Fund provides grants of up to $15,000 to expand organizational capacity, improve management capabilities and nurture BIPOC leadership.

Organizations with an operating budget of $5 million or less Organizations with an operating budget of $5 million or less Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Arts & Culture Grant Program LOIs accepted: January 12 – February 24, 2026 Multi-year grants focused on cultivating a sustainable, thriving and resilient arts ecosystem.

East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Mardag Foundation Community Emergency Grant Program Rolling requests accepted Emergency one-time grants to fill unexpected financial gaps for Food Access or Housing organizations that serve low-income people.

East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor F. R.

Bigelow Foundation Community Solutions Grant Program Responsive grants focused on: Arts & Culture; Community & Economic Development; Health; Human Services; and Youth & Education. 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor F. R.

Bigelow Foundation Systems Change Grant Program (Invite-Only) LOIs accepted by invitation only Multi-year grants focused on adapting, transforming and/or disrupting systems to achieve more equitable results. 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor J. C.

& L. A. Duke Employees’ Assistance Fund The Fund offers grants to 3M employees who have experienced a financial hardship as a result of a catastrophic illness or accident.

Active or retired employees of 3M U.S.A. or a surviving immediate family member Active or retired employees of 3M U.S.A. or a surviving immediate family member Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Democracy Grant Program LOIs accepted: January 12 – February 24, 2026 Multi-year grants focused on organizing that builds power, narrative, leaders and infrastructure for lasting change.

East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3, 501(c)4 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Mardag Foundation Food Access Grant Program LOIs accepted: January 12 – February 24, 2026 Multi-year grants to fund systems change and/or direct service work to eliminate barriers and increase food access.

East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor serving low-income immigrant/refugee or Native American/Indigenous children, youth and families East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor serving low-income immigrant/refugee or Native American/Indigenous children, youth and families F.

R. Bigelow Foundation BIPOC Leadership Grant Program Multi-year grants support organizations, programs and initiatives focused on advancing BIPOC leadership in the region.

501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Applications accepted: April 1 - 30, 2026 The Bush Prize identifies and honors extraordinary organizations that consistently engage and lead their community toward creative solutions.

Grant can be used for any charitable purposes in the state Grant can be used for any charitable purposes in the state Minnesota Community IDEAS Program Applications accepted: January 5-28, 2026 The statewide program seeks to design, test and spread ideas and inspire, equip and connect people through meaningful, community-led change.

Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro Area and Native-led, Native-serving organizations 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro Area and Native-led, Native-serving organizations 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Our Home State Grant Program Multi-year grants focused on systems change and/or direct service work to eliminate barriers and increase access to housing.

East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor East Metro or Greater Minnesota 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor Applications accepted: May 5-22, 2025 Grants emphasize efforts created and led by communities impacted by the short- and long-term effects brought on by federal shifts.

Organizations and coalitions with program budgets of $3 million or less Organizations and coalitions with program budgets of $3 million or less Beginning in 2026, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation will launch several new grant programs for grantseekers.

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