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Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants

Minnesota Department of Education

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

The Minnesota Department of Education administers competitive grants to support K-12 schools, districts, and educational organizations in implementing innovative programs, improving student achievement, and closing opportunity gaps statewide.

Grant Summary

Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants is a Minnesota Department of Education grant providing $25K to $2M for k12 school, school district, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

educationequity_accessyouth_development

Eligibility

k12 schoolschool districtnonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$2M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants from Minnesota Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Minnesota Department of Education before the deadline.
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Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants?

Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants is offered by Minnesota Department of Education and is generally open to k12 school, school district, nonprofit. It is available in MN. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants provide?

Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants provides between $25K and $2M per award from Minnesota Department of Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants deadline?

Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Minnesota Department of Education, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants?

To apply for Minnesota Department of Education Competitive Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Minnesota Department of Education.