Grant Application Resources


Key resources for grant applicants and grant recipients.

Reimagining Our Grant Program


Throughout 2024 and 2025, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based grant program.

Our new grant programs and updated funding priorities take effect in 2026.

For updates on our redesigned grantmaking approach launching in 2026, please visit our Grant Redesign Hub.

Information Sessions


Join us for our 2026 grant programs information sessions this November! The sessions will provide an overview of our reimagined grant programs and other programs offered through our partners the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and F. R. Bigelow Foundation.

In Person Event
Wednesday, November 19
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Minnesota Humanities Center

Virtual Event
Friday, November 21
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

Grant Application Portal


We use a grant portal called GranteeView for our grantmaking. The first time you use GranteeView, you will first register to become a grant administrator for your organization. Your organization may have multiple registered grant administrators. Each person in your organization must create their own account to access GranteeView.

If you are new to GranteeView, please register to become a grant administrator for your organization to apply for grants, track your application status, view payment history and more. Download registration instructions.

To begin, create a grant administrator account. Once you have registered, you will be able to connect to your organization’s profile. You will receive monthly enews and emails about grant opportunities from Mardag Foundation and our partner the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email.

Past Grant Data


In the first transitional grant round of 2025, Mardag Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 48 organizations.

Start Your Application


Our Grants Team is available to discuss your grant request prior to submission. Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our Grant Team to ensure that our grant program fits your needs.

1. Contact Our Team

To discuss your grant request or ask questions about our grant program, please email a member of our Grants Team.

Contact Our Grants Team

2. Start Your Grant Application

Access our online grant portal, GranteeView. All grant applicants must register for GranteeView to apply for a grant. Registration is open now. We recommend beginning the portal registration process early.

Go to GranteeView

Learn About Our Grant Program