ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Bush Foundation accepts applications year round for its Community Innovation grants and program related investments. The program supports promising ideas with the potential to create lasting, transformative change and spread across communities. It is open across issue areas, including community health, education, rural access and other priorities when the proposed work meets […]
Required next actionIdentify an eligible Minnesota nonprofit, government entity, school, coalition/collaborative or fiscally sponsored organization with a defined community led transformative project; contact Bush Foundation before applying; and pursue only when applicant-specific fit and implementation facts are verified.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 83/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Minnesota Department of Agriculture FY2027 AGRI Farm to Kids First Bite Grants provide $2,500 to $5,000 with no cash match for eligible Minnesota K-12 schools, school districts, and CACFP early care centers with little or no local-food procurement experience. Applicants may also request up to $20,000 for eligible equipment with a 1:1 match. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota schools, school districts, and CACFP early care and education centers should confirm program participation and limited prior Farm to Kids procurement experience, review the FY2027 RFP, prepare the signed Authority to Apply Letter, and submit through MDA Grantinterface by October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time. MDA is hosting the FY2027 First Bite and Full Tray information session on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Opportunity Overview Open now. The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking a contractor under SWIFT Event 2000018651 — DHS/Nursing Home Worker Supplemental Wage Payment Program to administer the Nursing Home Worker Supplemental Wage Payment Program. Verified Scope The Minnesota Office of State Procurement describes this as a Request for Proposals for a contractor to […]
Required next actionRetrieve SWIFT Event 2000018651 and all current amendments; confirm the controlling deadline because state listings have shown October 6 and October 10; verify mandatory qualifications, value, pricing, forms and submission requirements. Dr. Miltie direct response is not advanced.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified October 4, 2026
The University of Minnesota Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility is accepting proposals for its 2026-27 Global Engagement Grants. Current UMN faculty and staff across the University system may lead small global-health projects or pilot efforts that blend education, capacity building, collaboration, and other creative engagement. Awards range from $1,500 to $15,000, and applications […]
Required next actionEligible UMN faculty or staff should confirm a community-defined global-health need and project-site partnership, develop the proposal using the current RFP and recommended 2026 template, prepare the itemized requested-award and full-project budgets, combine the proposal, budget and any supporting materials into one PDF, and submit through the official Google form by October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 21, 2026
<p>Rolling Minnesota DEED grants of up to $5 million for accredited higher education institutions partnering with Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act businesses on semiconductor workforce, R&D, or industry-purpose facilities.</p>
Required next actionEligible accredited Minnesota higher education institutions should first confirm a qualifying Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act business partner, document the required 1:1 non-state match and business commitments, obtain or confirm a Minnesota SWIFT vendor number, complete the official DEED application and Conflict of Interest form, obtain Minnesota State system-office support when applicable, and submit the complete application to DEED. A pre-application consultation with DEED is encouraged.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Bernick Family Foundation grants of $5,000-$40,000 for qualifying nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Minnesota Bernick service areas, with youth education and youth health and fitness priorities.
Required next actionHOLD ORIGINAL OUTREACH and applicant-specific package/CRM advancement until CommunityGiving authoritatively confirms the deadline time zone and the current authenticated Bernick application packet is reviewed for any applicant-level match/cost-share rule, required questions, uploads, certifications, and other submission controls. Continue amendment/current-status monitoring. Do not infer missing controls.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Verified October 3, 2026
Central Minnesota Community Foundation is accepting 2026 Boys and Men Competitive Grant applications for education, mental health, fatherhood, mentorship, leadership and related projects serving Benton, Stearns and Sherburne counties. Four $2,500 grants are available; applications are due October 31, 2026 by midnight, with no time zone published.
Required next actionConfirm eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, or government status and service to Benton, Stearns, and/or Sherburne County residents; align the project to education, fatherhood/family engagement, mental health, mentorship/leadership, or positive masculinity; verify live portal fields and uploads; and submit online before October 31, 2026 by midnight.
Open — ongoing solicitation through November 30, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 79/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Minnesota DEED State Services for the Blind is accepting qualified providers through November 30, 2026 for multiple Disability Innovation Fund contracts covering adjustment-to-blindness, rehabilitation training, Progressive Employment and related employment services for blind, low-vision and DeafBlind customers.
Required next actionQualified providers should review the full DEED DIF RFP and attachments, complete the online application, prepare the required technical and cost materials, and email the response using the solicitation instructions before November 30, 2026. The initial evaluation period has passed, but DEED explicitly continues to welcome proposals through the close date.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 21, 2026
The Messerli Kramer Foundation 2026 Grant Cycle supports Minnesota organizations addressing disparities in education for low income and disadvantaged children and youth. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026. The Foundation does not publish an exact closing time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer one. Eligible applicants must be IRS recognized 501(c)(3) […]
Required next actionEligible Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofits should confirm mission alignment, complete the Minnesota Common Grant Application and required attachments, and submit by September 30, 2026 using the Foundation's published email or mailing instructions.
Active - RollingAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Jeffers Foundation is accepting 2026 applications for several Minnesota outdoor-education grant tracks serving schools and qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The current program page lists Transportation Grants, School Garden Grants, Outdoor Classroom Grants, and Innovation in Outdoor Education Grants. Funding and Timing Transportation Grants: up to $2,000 per event for travel within Minnesota completed […]
Required next actionFor a Minnesota school or qualifying 501(c)(3) with a defined outdoor-education project, select the correct 2026 grant track, confirm project and match capacity where required, complete the official track-specific application, and submit to Jeffers Foundation by email or mail before the program closes.
Open through November 30, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Minnesota DEED State Services for the Blind is accepting qualified providers through November 30, 2026 for multiple contracts covering adjustment-to-blindness, rehabilitation training, employment services and pre-employment transition services for applicants and eligible blind, low-vision and DeafBlind customers.
Required next actionQualified blindness rehabilitation, employment, and Pre-ETS providers should review the full DEED RFP and attachments, complete the online application, prepare the required technical/cost materials and declarations, and submit the required email response before November 30, 2026. DEED continues to welcome proposals after the initial June 29 evaluation period.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 1, 2026
Minnesota DEED Disability Determination Services maintains an ongoing FY2023-FY2027 solicitation for medical contractors to review Social Security disability claims on the secured SSA network. The state anticipates multiple contracts, with applications continuing to be accepted as needed through the FY2027 solicitation period.
Required next actionReview the current RFP professional qualification requirements and proposal instructions, verify responder eligibility, and submit through the DEED Disability Determination Services process while the ongoing solicitation remains open.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
42 days leftVerified September 11, 2026
Minnesota DHS healthcare-finance procurement for actuarial services under SWIFT Event 2000018646, currently due December 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST.
Required next actionRetrieve Minnesota SWIFT Event 2000018646 and all current attachments or amendments; verify mandatory actuarial qualifications, contract value, pricing, forms, registrations, references, and final submission requirements before deciding whether to respond.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Minnesota DEED is accepting November 2026 applications for its Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program. Eligible local government entities may seek funding for contaminated-site investigation, response-action planning and cleanup tied to redevelopment. Cleanup grants can cover up to 75% of eligible cleanup costs. Applications are due November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM; the official posting does not state a time zone.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota cities, economic development authorities, housing and redevelopment authorities, counties, and port authorities should obtain the current Call for Applications, confirm site and MPCA requirements, assemble one paper and two electronic application sets, and submit them to DEED by November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Minnesota FY2027 AGRI Livestock Investment Grants provide $400 to $25,000 to eligible Minnesota livestock principal operators for qualifying livestock infrastructure and equipment investments. Approximately $1.5 million is available. Applications are due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota livestock principal operators should review the FY2027 RFP, confirm feedlot registration when applicable, annual livestock sales and pre-award risk requirements, confirm that any prior Livestock Investment Grant does not create a same-project conflict, build an eligible infrastructure/equipment budget under the reimbursement formula, and submit through MDA's online grant system by November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Greenbush Area Community Fund is accepting FY2027 applications for charitable, educational, and public-purpose projects that improve quality of life in the Greenbush area. Requests of $500 to $5,000 are considered. Applications are open September 15 through October 15, 2026; the official materials do not publish a closing time or time zone. Matching funds are preferred, not stated as mandatory.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant and project serve the Greenbush area and fit a charitable, educational, or public purpose; verify organizational tax status; build the project budget and funding-source list; document collaborators and financial commitments; and submit the live FY27 application by October 15, 2026. Matching funds are preferred but not stated as mandatory.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF), through CommunityGiving, is accepting 2026 applications for the Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants. The program supports projects intended to create lasting positive change and community partnerships in the Sauk Centre area. Funding and Deadline Awards range from $3,000 to $20,000 per project. The 2026 application […]
Required next actionIdentify a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, or government entity serving the Sauk Centre School District (ISD 743) area; confirm a specific project in Youth and Education, Health and Recreation, Civic, Culture, or Productive Aging; follow the live CommunityGiving Grant Management System prompts and submit online by midnight on October 31, 2026. The current public page does not state a mandatory match/cost-share requirement or a deadline time zone.
Verification Pending - active recurring cycle; next listed cutoff October 15, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry matching grants of up to $10,000 for qualifying employers to implement recommended workplace safety and health improvements following an eligible on-site hazard survey.
Required next actionKeep in Verification Pending until the exact current-cycle cutoff clock time and time zone are authoritatively confirmed. The current official DLI application now verifies the dollar-for-dollar match. Before any applicant-specific package or ORIGINAL outreach, verify a specific Minnesota employer's two-year operating history, employee status, workers' compensation coverage, qualifying hazard survey and written recommendations, approvals, cost quotes, verified business contact/email, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce status, exact-opportunity dedupe and authoritative send history. Do not purchase or begin work before a fully executed contract.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Minnesota FY2027 AGRI Protect Grants provide $500 to $10,000 per eligible livestock operation for biosecurity supplies and equipment that help prevent avian influenza transmission. Approximately $250,000 is available and a 20% cash match applies, with qualifying related labor able to reduce the cash match by up to $2,000. Applications are due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota livestock principal operators should review the FY2027 RFP, confirm feedlot registration when applicable, annual livestock sales and pre-award risk requirements, prepare an eligible biosecurity project and budget with the required match, and submit through MDA's online grant system by November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified October 9, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Eckblad Williams Community Fund (EWCF), administered through Central Minnesota Community Foundation, is accepting Fall 2026 applications for projects that enrich options for students in ISD 742 orchestra programs without replacing existing funding. Projects that create learning opportunities for students who might not otherwise have them are strongly encouraged. Funding and Deadline Grant […]
Required next actionConfirm the project directly benefits ISD 742 orchestra students, confirm a qualifying 501(c)(3) payee, complete the current EWCF application form with project impact and budget details, and submit in person or by mail by October 15, 2026.
