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.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Mardag Foundation offers two grant rounds each year. Our first grant round of 2024 will open on Jan. 16, 2024, and close Feb. 7, 2024. Through resources on this website and with help from our Grants Team, you can find out what we fund and how to apply.
Grant Resources
Grant resources include application questions, a list of required materials, answers to frequently asked questions and instructions on how to register for and use GranteeView, our grant application portal.
Grants Team
Before applying, all 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 $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.
Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Grants
Mardag Foundation and partners have awarded their first round of 2023 grantmaking. Grants will support community organizations as they launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.
Making a Lasting Impact: 2022 Impact Report
The board has established an Impact Committee and continued our work to become an anti-racist foundation, while serving low-income families, older adults and community vitality through arts and culture.
Our Impact
141
Grants Given in 2022
Supporting youth and families, older adults and arts across Minnesota
$2.65M
Dollars Granted in 2022
Providing general operating, program 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.