Investing in Minnesota’s
Youth, Families,
Older Adults and the Arts
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Investing in Minnesota’s
Youth, Families,
Older Adults and the Arts
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Investing in Minnesota’s
Youth, Families,
Older Adults and the Arts
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Who We Are
Since 1969, Mardag Foundation has invested in nonprofits serving the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
Our Mission
Mardag Foundation supports Minnesota nonprofits to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income or traditionally marginalized children, youth and families; older adults with barriers to living independently; and to build capacity of organizations supporting the arts and humanities.
Reimagining Our Grant Program
Throughout 2024, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based grant program.
On November 18, 2024, we announced new grant application processes and updated funding priorities that will take effect in 2026. To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. For 2025, organizations that applied for and/or received grants in 2022, 2023 or 2024 may be invited to apply for a transitional grant.
For 2026 and beyond, we expect that the new application processes and grant guidelines will be available in the second half of 2025, with the first grants made under the new processes in 2026.
View the grant redesign hub on the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation website for more about our approach and answers to FAQs about the grant reimagining.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Grant Resources
Grant resources include key dates, application questions and instructions on how to register for and use GranteeView, our grant application portal.
Grants Team
Before applying, interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our Grants Team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Top Stories
Foundations Announce 2024 First Round Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
Shaped by Community
We sat down with Sam Eberhart, president of Mardag Foundation’s Board of Directors, to look back at some of the highlights of 2023 and his vision for 2024 and beyond.
Foundations Announce $11.6 Million in 2023 Community Grants
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have awarded more than $11 million to nonprofits in their second round of 2023 grantmaking.
Our Impact
125
Grants Given in 2023
Supporting youth and families, older adults and arts across Minnesota
$3M
Dollars Granted in 2023
Providing general operating and some capital support to nonprofits
50
Years of Generosity
Investing in the well-being of children, youth, families and older adults
Nonprofits We Fund
We are proud to invest in community-led solutions and partner with nonprofit organizations doing incredible work in Minnesota.