Grants for Minnesota Nonprofits
This page gathers emergency and responsive funding resources for Minnesota nonprofits navigating urgent or unexpected needs. Holistic Grants is maintaining this list to help identify support that is available right now and to reduce the burden of searching during already challenging moments. Each foundation name is a clickable link to take you directly to the resource.
grants for basic needs support
Grant Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Eligibility: Food Access and Housing Orgs Serving the East Metro and Greater MN
Description: To support emergent needs in the East Metro and Greater Minnesota. Reach out to the Foundation for feedback before applying
grants for individuals and artists
Grant Amount: $500
Deadline: 8/17/26, 9/14/26, 10/12/26, 11/16/26
Eligibility: MN artists
Description: For artists facing unexpected expenses due to emergencies
grants for small businesses and small business support
Grant Amount: $10,000 - $50,000 depending on gross revenue
Deadline: The original deadline was 12/14/25, but funds are still available. Accepting on a rolling basis until funds run out
Eligibility: Minnesota small businesses in eligible service areas with gross revenue of $750,000 or less based on previous year taxable income
Description: State-funded small business revitalization program for disadvantaged businesses