Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation invests in community-led solutions by offering a variety of grant opportunities across the East Metro and communities statewide.
Grant Opportunities
Grant Programs
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
Rolling application opens in January 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
Rolling application opens in January 2026
Responsive grants in priority areas: Arts & Culture, 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
Late 2026
Multi-year grants support organizations, programs and initiatives focused on advancing BIPOC leadership in the region.
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 adapt, transform and/or disrupt systems to achieve equitable results.
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
One-time emergency grants to fill unexpected emergency financial gaps for Food Access or Housing organizations that serve low-income people.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor
January 2026
Multi-year grants to fund systems change and/or direct service work to eliminate barriers and increase access to food.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor serving low-income immigrant/refugee or Native American/Indigenous children, youth and families
Key Eligibility Criteria
- East Metro or Greater Minnesota
- 501(c)3 nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor serving low-income immigrant/refugee or Native American/Indigenous children, youth and families
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
Grant Redesign Hub
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.