Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Minnesota
391 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $304.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 391 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active food & agriculture funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Area Agency Aging Inc | Minnesota | $40.7M | 25 | 2024 |
| 2 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $30.2M | 17 | 2024 |
| 3 | Hunger Solutions Minnesota | Minnesota | $27.1M | 666 | 2024 |
| 4 | Feeding America | Illinois | $26.2M | 39 | 2024 |
| 5 | Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $16.8M | 80 | 2024 |
| 6 | Central Minnesota Council On Aging Inc | Minnesota | $16.5M | 22 | 2024 |
| 7 | Minnesota River Area Agency On Aging Inc | Minnesota | $16.3M | 12 | 2024 |
| 8 | Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency | Minnesota | $12.5M | 12 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $10.8M | 30 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Bush Foundation | Minnesota | $8.3M | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | Youthprise | Minnesota | $6.0M | 26 | 2024 |
| 12 | Otto Bremer Trust | Minnesota | $5.8M | 98 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $4.6M | 32 | 2024 |
| 14 | Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance | District of Columbia | $3.6M | 2 | 2018 |
| 15 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $3.1M | 37 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 391 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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