Minnesota Funding & Opportunities

Minnesota Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities Inactive
Grants to increase safety measures in healthcare settings in Minnesota with a focus on preventing workplace violence. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs to train staff in healthcare settings on de-escalation and positive support services.

Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Pilot/Feasibility Projects Academic Track Inactive
Grants for academic/scientific investigators and those newly interested in agricultural safety and health research. Funding will support projects that address occupational hazards relevant to farmers and farm workers in the Great Plains region, with a focus on projects addressing work-related stress and mental health; the prevention of slips, trips, and falls; equipment/tool safety; and chemical safety.

Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program Inactive
Funding for the purchase of emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments in rural parts of Compeer Financial's service area.

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities in Minnesota Inactive
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Residency Preparation Program – BRIIDGE Inactive
A 9-month residency preparatory program for international medical graduates in Minnesota. Training consists of inpatient, outpatient, community, and classroom components designed to optimally prepare participants to succeed in residency programs.

Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program: Local Grants Inactive
Grants to nonprofit organizations to support direct services and capacity building efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in communities served by Union Pacific in the areas of safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Special emphasis is given to programs and organizations that serve populations in local communities. Rural communities have been awarded funding in the past.

Minnesota Live Well at Home Grants Inactive
Grants to develop and/or provide services to allow for older Minnesotans to live in the community. Funded projects will improve capacity to develop, strengthen, and integrate programs; maintain home and community-based services for individuals' age 65 and older and at risk of long-term nursing home use and/or spending down into medical assistance; and strengthen services for the caregiver support network. Models that serve older adults in rural areas are of particular interest.

Minnesota Pipeline Program Dual Training Grants Inactive
Funding for employers in Minnesota to cover the costs of degree, certificate, and/or recognized credential programs for their permanent employees who are seeking training in high-need industries and occupations, including healthcare.

Medica Foundation Behavioral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects in the Medica Foundation service area that help people with serious mental illness and chemical addictions recover and lead productive lives.

Minnesota Innovations in Perinatal Health Inactive
Funding for projects focused on improving perinatal health outcomes for rural, tribal, and other communities through community engagement and communications.