Grant opportunities
As a force and resource for Northwest Minnesota, we champion ideas that stabilize and strengthen our communities. We are focused on projects that align with our mission to build better lives throughout our region.
Available grant funding
NMF has open grants rounds through our mission-driven grants programs, as well as local funds in our family of funds. NMF is home to more than 450 local funds, many of which offer grant funding for groups and organizations to benefit their communities.
Information and applications available
Below you will find details and links on the grant opportunities that are currently accepting applications.
Open grants
NMF provides the following listing of grant opportunities offered through our family of funds, as well as own mission-driven discretionary grants.
ROSEAU AREA COMMUNITY FUND
The Roseau Area Community Fund and the Roseau Area Education Fund are accepting grant applications in support of charitable, educational and public purpose projects that will enhance or improve the quality of life for residents and/or visitors of the Roseau area. Grants will also be considered that support the general educational programs, projects or activities of the Roseau Public School district.
Deadline: November 1st, 2025
WARREN AREA COMMUNITY FUND
The Warren Area Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for charitable, educational and public purpose activities, projects or services that enhance or otherwise improve the quality of life enjoyed by residents and/or visitors of the Warren area.
Grant applications can be downloaded below, or picked up at the Warren Godel Library, and then mailed to: P.O. Box 163, Warren, MN 56762
Deadline: November 1st, 2025
Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund
The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and the Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund are now accepting grant applications in support of charitable, educational and public purpose projects that will enhance or improve the quality of life for residents and/or visitors of the Twin Valley-Gary area. This year, there is a preference for projects that support Health & Wellness.
Deadline: October 31st, 2025
hubbard county coalition of lake associationS
The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HC COLA) Charitable Fund provides financial support for charitable and educational programs, projects, and activities that facilitate cooperation among member lake associations and to assist in encouraging environmentally sustainable use of lakes and watersheds that protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of area lakes.
HC COLA is seeking grant proposals up to $2,000.
Deadline: October 20th, 2025
promise act: Round 2
Due to recent legislative changes to the program, the second round of the PROMISE Act grant program has been pushed back.
While we are unable to predict an opening date for the second round, please fill out this online form to have your contact information added to our database and you’ll receive an update via email in the future.
Other resources
Beyond our grant openings, we would encourage you to learn more about the programs, loan opportunities, resources, and staff at NMF who are here to help you.
If your needs don’t fit the criteria of our grant openings, be sure to check out these other possible funding opportunities: