Grant Application Resources
Key resources for grant applicants and grant recipients.
Key Application Dates
We have two grant rounds each year.
Fall 2023 Grant Round
Open July 17, 2023 – Close August 9, 2023, at 3 p.m.
Applications will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on August 9.
2023 Open Grant Round Updates
Our second grant round of 2023 will accept applications July 17 through August 9 at 3 p.m. The Grants Team held two virtual information sessions and one Q&A lunch hour to share our process and answer your questions.
Information Sessions
View the recordings
Do not hesitate to email any Grants Team member if you have questions or feedback. Thank you for the work you do every day to foster thriving communities across Minnesota.
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 Guidelines
We offer general operating, program and some capital support grants.
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 FAQ
View answers to frequently asked questions about how to use GranteeView.
GranteeView Registration Instructions
Download the step-by-step instructions for how to register for GranteeView.
Grant Application Portal
We recently adopted a new 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 2022 grant round.
We received 368 applications in the fall 2022 grant round and approved 66 grants. Grants ranged in size from $7,500 to $50,000 per year, with the largest grants going to capital requests. The average (mean) grant approved was $23,877, 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.