Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation invests in community-led solutions by offering a variety of grant opportunities to support nonprofits meeting diverse community needs across the East Metro and statewide.
Grant Programs
Featured Grants
Rolling application
The Fund provides emergency grants to East Metro individuals and families in crisis in partnership with nonprofit agencies and case workers.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro (Dakota, Washington or Ramsey county) residents
- Applications submitted by caseworkers
- Verifiable emergency needs
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro (Dakota, Washington or Ramsey county) residents
- Applications submitted by caseworkers
- Verifiable emergency needs
Applications accepted: January 2026
The statewide program seeks to design, test and spread ideas and inspire, equip and connect people through meaningful, community-led change.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro Area and Native-led, Native-serving organizations
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro Area and Native-led, Native-serving organizations
Other Grant Programs
Rolling application opens in 2026
Grants focus on organizations or initiatives doing work in community & economic development; health & human services; and youth & education.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
January 2026
Multi-year grants support organizations, programs and initiatives that contribute to a sustainable, thriving and resilient arts ecosystem.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
January 2026
Multi-year grants support organizations, programs and initiatives that adapt, transform and/or disrupt systems to achieve equitable results.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Late 2026
Multi-year grants support organizations and programs that provide pathways to affordable, quality housing and/or are addressing homelessness.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Partner Foundations
F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation are partner foundations of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. As partner foundations, their grant programs are administered by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff.
F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation each have unique funding priorities, eligibility and geographic focus areas. Learn more about these foundations' grant opportunities.
F. R. Bigelow Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all in the greater Saint Paul area, fostering a vibrant East Metro region.
Since 1969, Mardag Foundation has invested in nonprofits serving the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
Reimagining Our Grant Programs
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. View our grant redesign hub to learn more about the approach that led us here, and see below for all grant opportunities.