Building a Vibrant Minnesota
As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, we inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions. This purpose guides our work in and for Minnesota and the Twin Cities’ East Metro.
We are a partner to thousands of donors and nonprofit organizations working to help us meet our aspiration: A just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation will accept grant applications for our Building Community Capacity grant program July 15 - August 7 at 3 p.m.
Our Building Community Capacity grants are responsive to community-identified priorities in the East Metro (Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties).
View Grant GuidelinesGrants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
Many grants support the arts, embrace culture and cultural differences to grow and restore our communities. These organizations also address a variety of concerns including navigating the criminal justice system, the US school system, immigrant communities and preserving Indigenous practices and traditions.
See The ImpactLearn about the $7 million in state funding awarded to projects throughout Saint Paul.
The program supported 42 Saint Paul nonprofits and businesses that faced immense challenges the past four years due to the pandemic, civil unrest and other obstacles.
Read The ReportHave you ever wondered how a community foundation works or how it differs from other organizations?
A community foundation exists to meet the specific and unique needs of the places and people it serves — and for the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, that’s Minnesota and all who call it home.
Learn about community foundationsLearn how one couple’s gift of real estate will support young library patrons for future generations.
Inspired by the work of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, Scott and Kathy chose to create their own legacy through a charitable gift in their will.
Read their StoryCreating a charitable giving plan is a wonderful way to make a significant impact for generations to come.
Including charitable giving in your will or trust may be easier than you think. Partnering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation simplifies the process and ensures the causes you care about continue to thrive.
Create Your LegacyMake the most impact with your charitable dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.
You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.
Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of Minnesota.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation offer a variety of grant programs to support nonprofits meeting diverse community needs across the East Metro and Minnesota.
We offer two Building Community Capacity grant rounds a year. Our second grant round of 2024 opens on July 15, 2024, and closes Aug. 7, 2024. We also offer other grant programs with rolling application dates, including the Community Sharing Fund and Management Improvement Fund.
On June 17, 2024, we announced a community-informed process to redesign our twice-yearly Building Community Capacity grant program. View our grant redesign hub for the latest information.
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The largest community foundation in the state