Grant Application Resources
Key resources for grant applicants and grant recipients.
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.
Key Application Dates
Mardag Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025.
Organizations that applied for and/or received grants in 2022, 2023 or 2024 may be invited to apply for a transitional grant. The Grants team will work with identified organizations to submit a simplified application in early 2025. These grants will be approved in May 2025.
Beginning in June 2025, our team will identify any additional organizations eligible for transitional grants. These grants will be approved in November 2025.
Grant Guidelines & Eligibility
Mardag Foundation funds projects and programs that improve the lives of children, youth and families; supports projects and programs that help older adults live independent, healthy lives; and builds the capacity of arts and humanities organizations.
Grant Eligibility and Funding Priorities
Download additional details about our focus areas, eligibility and funding priorities.
Resources & Support
Our Grants Team is here to answer your questions through online resources and comprehensive support.
GranteeView Registration Instructions
Download the step-by-step instructions for how to register for GranteeView.
Grant Application Portal
We use a grant portal called GranteeView for our grantmaking. The first time you use GranteeView, you will be required to register to become a grant administrator for your organization to apply for grants, track your application status, view payment history and more. 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 the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partner foundations. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email.
Past Grant Data
In order to set clear expectations about the scope and scale of our grantmaking, we are sharing some data from our fall 2023 grant round.
We received 286 applications in the fall 2023 grant round and approved 63 grants. Grants ranged in size from $10,000 to $50,000 per year, with the largest grants going to capital requests. The average (mean) grant approved was $25,162, and the median was $25,000.
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.
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.