WEM Foundation Grant Program (Discontinued)

E. L. Wiegand Foundation Grant Program is a grant from the E. L. Wiegand Foundation, a private foundation established in 1982 in Reno, Nevada, that funds capital and program projects at educational and health institutions as well as civic and cultural organizations primarily in the western United States. The foundation supports academic disciplines including science, business, fine arts, law, and medicine, and prioritizes health projects benefiting children in areas of heart, eye, and cancer surgery, treatment, and research. Arts and cultural institutions including museums, ballet, theater, and performing arts organizations are also eligible. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that have been in existence for at least five years, primarily serving western U.S. communities.

Grants to Benefit Women and Girls is sponsored by Unnamed funder via Maine programs. Grants to Benefit Women and Girls is a grant from the Maine Women's Fund at Maine Community Foundation that provides two-year general operating support grants to organizations making transformative investments in the lives of women and girls across Maine.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Peer Breastfeeding Support Program (PBSP) is sponsored by State of Minnesota. Intent to Apply Deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4:30 P.M. CT Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:30 P.M. CT Eligible Applicants: Community Health Boards/Local Public Health Tribal Gover Category: Health.

Reproductive Freedom Fund Grant is a grant from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota that funds organizations expanding access to and advancing reproductive justice across Minnesota. Five grants of $50,000 each — including $10,000 dedicated to staff wellness and development — support nonprofits working to increase bodily autonomy, reproductive healthcare access, and systems change at the intersection of reproductive justice and racial equity. The program was created with seed funding from the Midwest Legacy Fund and is designed to sustain organizations as Minnesota serves as a regional sanctuary state for abortion care. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, or organizations with a fiscal sponsor, working on reproductive justice in Minnesota. Applications were due January 27, 2026.

Boreal Waters Community Foundation Grants is a grant from the Boreal Waters Community Foundation that funds local nonprofits in the Northland region working on community opportunity, resilience, and belonging. Grant programs include the Community Opportunity Fund (focusing on economic stability, resilience, and inclusive culture), Area of Interest Grants (for arts, environment, human services, and more), and Regional Grants through local affiliate foundations. Letters of Intent for the Transformation Grant and Biodiversity Fund are reviewed each spring; community opportunity and area of interest grants run in both spring and fall cycles. Organizations should check individual grant guidelines for specific deadlines and focus areas.

Child Care Services Grants (Regional, Start-Up, and Emergency) is sponsored by Child Care Aware of Minnesota. These grants provide funds to help cover the cost of supplies, equipment, technology, and training for early childhood programs. Regional grants are competitive and offered annually, while Start-Up and Emergency grants may be available year-round.

Robotics Teams and STEM Internships Competitive Grant is a state-funded grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) that supports high school robotics teams and facilitates student internships at private companies in STEM fields. The program is designed to expand access to hands-on STEM experiences for Minnesota youth, connecting students to workforce development pathways in technology, engineering, and related industries. Eligible applicants include Minnesota nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and local education institutions that serve high school students. Awards are up to $100,000 per recipient. This grant is part of DEED's broader Office of Youth Development competitive grants portfolio aimed at preparing young Minnesotans for careers in growing sectors of the state economy.