Grant Application Resources
REVIEW GRANT guidelines, APPLICATION QUESTIONS, granteeview instructions AND OTHER MATERIALS TO HELP YOU APPLY.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners ― F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation ― offer a variety of grant opportunities to support nonprofits meeting the diverse community needs across the East Metro and Minnesota.
Grant Programs Information Sessions
Join us for our 2026 grant programs information sessions this November! Each session will provide an overview of our reimagined grant programs and other programs offered through the Foundations.
Wednesday, November 19
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Minnesota Humanities Center
Due to interest, registration is limited to one person per organization for the in-person session.
Register for Nov. 19 Event
Friday, November 21
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Register for Nov. 21 EventHow to Apply
Review Grant Guidelines
Familiarize yourself with the grant eligibility, types of grants and geography for each of our grant programs.
Talk to the Grants Team
All interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our Grants Team before applying to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Review Application Materials
Application resources include application questions, a list of required materials and instructions on how to register for and use GranteeView, our grant application portal.
Register and Apply
Most of our grant programs require grant applicants to register for GranteeView to apply for a grant*. Registration is open now.
*See each grant program page for application steps.
Stay Connected
Whether or not your organization is selected for a grant opportunity, we want to stay connected. Our Grants Team is always excited to connect with community partners.
Application Resources by Grant Program
Community Sharing Fund
Grant Guidelines PDF
Application Questions PDF
Management Improvement Fund
Grant Guidelines PDF
Application Questions PDF
Bush Prize: Minnesota
Minnesota Community IDEAS Program
Grant Guidelines PDF
Application Questions PDF
Community Solutions Grant Program
Grant Guidelines PDF
Application Questions PDF
Arts & Culture Grant Program
Grant Guidelines PDF
Letter of Inquiry Questions PDF
Application Questions PDF
Democracy Grant Program
Grant Guidelines PDF
Letter of Inquiry Questions PDF
Application Questions PDF
Housing Grant Program
Grant Guidelines PDF
Letter of Inquiry Questions PDF
Application Questions PDF
GranteeView Instructions
GranteeView is the grant application portal for nonprofits seeking funding from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation grant programs.
The first time you use GranteeView, you will be required to register to become a grant administrator for your organization to apply for grants, track your application status, view payment history and more. Your organization may have multiple registered grant administrators. Each person in your organization must create their own account to access GranteeView. You are encouraged to begin the registration process early.
Community Sharing Fund Application Instructions
The Community Sharing Fund portal is where applicants can apply for Community Sharing Fund grants on behalf of their clients.
If you are new to Community Sharing Fund, please register to become a caseworker for your organization. As a registered caseworker, you can apply for grants online, track your application status, view payment history and more.
Download the step-by-step first time login instructions for how to log in to the Community Sharing Fund portal for the first time.
Additional Instructions
Contact
The Grants Team is available to discuss your grant eligibility and answer your questions.
Technical Support: If you have any difficulty registering for GranteeView or need additional technical support, please contact grantsadmin@spmcf.org.