Grants Database

Investing in our region

We support organizations and people who think bigger and differently about solutions to problems in their communities.

Organizations we've funded

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

  • 46 Grants from 1998 - 2025
  • Program: Ecosystem Grants, Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Saint Paul, MN

As part of the Ecosystem Grant program, current Ecosystem grantees may request additional funding for extraordinary opportunities to support problem solvers in the region. Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, through the Minnesota Compass project, will convene Health Topic Advisory Group meetings to address systemic vulnerabilities and reshape healthcare priorities brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic. This work will help redefine health priorities and quality-of-life indicators in Minnesota.

Organizations we've funded

AMPERS

  • 4 Grants from 2021 - 2025
  • Program: Other Programs
  • Location: Mendota Heights, MN

AMPERS is an association of 17 independent grassroots hyperlocal radio stations that primarily serve underserved populations, including tribal nations, diverse communities, and students, with 13 of the 17 stations serving communities in greater Minnesota. Collectively, AMPERS provides programming in 11 different languages including Hmong, Somali, Oromo, Ojibwe, Spanish, and more. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach people throughout Minnesota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Organizations we've funded

Arts South Dakota

  • 8 Grants from 2016 - 2025
  • Program: Ecosystem Grants, Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Sioux Falls, SD

As part of the Ecosystem Grant program, current Ecosystem grantees may request additional funding for extraordinary opportunities to support problem solvers in the region. Arts South Dakota will establish the Arts Education Advocacy Cohort, an unprecedented collaboration bringing together arts educators to advance more integrated arts education for all students throughout the state.

Organizations we've funded

Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting

  • 15 Grants from 1988 - 2025
  • Program: Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is a member-supported, community-based, commercial-free public broadcasting service supported by the Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. They include a multimedia network of TV, radio, print and digital media that reaches 98% of South Dakotans. Through a media partnership, we are able to support local news media and reach people throughout South Dakota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Organizations we've funded

MinnPost

  • 7 Grants from 2010 - 2025
  • Program: Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN

MinnPost aims to increase accountability of government and public institutions, foster civic engagement and conversations, and illuminate the human lives affected by decision-making in Minnesota. The newsroom covers a range of state and local topics, including the environment, criminal justice, housing, public safety, racial disparities, health equity, urban planning, and arts & culture — with a particular focus on how decisions are made and how public policies impact the lives of Minnesotans. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach people throughout Minnesota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Organizations we've funded

PFund Foundation

  • 7 Grants from 2007 - 2025
  • Program: Ecosystem Grants, Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN

As part of the Ecosystem Grant program, current Ecosystem grantees may request additional funding for extraordinary opportunities to support problem solvers in the region. PFund Foundation will convene leaders from LGBTQ+ serving organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota to create a safety net for LGBTQ+ people and advocates.

Organizations we've funded

Pioneer PBS

  • 4 Grants from 1987 - 2025
  • Program: Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: Granite Falls, MN

Pioneer PBS serves more than a million people in rural areas and small towns throughout southwest and west central portions of Minnesota, eastern South Dakota and southwestern North Dakota. Pioneer PBS aims to engage, inspire and advance rural values of cooperation, resilience and innovation. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach more people throughout our grantmaking region to share opportunities and resources that help them in their work.

Organizations we've funded

Prairie Public

  • 20 Grants from 1985 - 2025
  • Program: Community Innovation, Other Programs
  • Location: Fargo, ND

Prairie Public is a trusted public service dedicated to building an exciting and productive future for the prairie and its people. Prairie Public offers a window on the world through national and regional television and radio programming; creates a forum for the most important issues facing our region with locally produced, topical programming; partners with others to foster education for all ages; and utilizes digital technology and web services to expand those valued services. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach people throughout North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota and parts of South Dakota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Organizations we've funded

Sahan Journal

  • 4 Grants from 2021 - 2025
  • Program: Other Programs
  • Location: St. Paul, MN

Sahan Journal works to provide fair, groundbreaking news coverage that illuminates issues affecting Minnesota immigrants and communities of color and to chronicle how these communities are changing and redefining what it means to be a Minnesotan. The nonprofit digital newsroom is dedicated to exceptional journalism and coverage that truly represents the changing face of Minnesota and recognizes that democratic engagement and power belong to everyone. Their stories reach audiences across many platforms, including their website, social media, video, newsletters, and community events. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach people throughout Minnesota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Organizations we've funded

Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation

  • 14 Grants from 2020 - 2025
  • Program: Other Programs
  • Location: Saint Paul, MN

MN Forward is a funder collaborative serving nonprofit organizations whose work is significantly impacted by the dramatically changing government funding and policy environment.

Organizations we've funded

Twin Cities PBS

  • 32 Grants from 1985 - 2025
  • Program: Historical Programs, Other Programs
  • Location: St. Paul, MN

Twin Cities PBS (also known as TPT) uses the power of media to advance the arts, spur learning, engage citizens in public affairs, help young people succeed and help adults age vitally. TPT presents extraordinary PBS programming and also produces award-winning content for the national PBS system. TPT’s programs and productions have been honored with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmys. Through a media sponsorship, we are able to support local news media and reach people throughout Minnesota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

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