Target Foundation grants

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are our hometown, and that's why we're proud to support arts and social service programs in our backyard.

arts grants

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Our Arts grants are awarded to programs and organizations that provide accessible and affordable arts and cultural experiences to the Twin Cities community.

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Target Foundation welcomes applications from organizations in the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., metropolitan area that are classified 501(c)(3) by the IRS. We accept Arts grant applications between noon CST Jan. 1 and noon CST Feb. 1 each year.

Minnesota Cultural Data Project
Target is part of the Minnesota Cultural Data Project (Minnesota CDP). This statewide collaborative effort of public and private funders employs an online system for collecting and standardizing historical financial and organizational data. We, along with other funders in Minnesota, require that Target Foundation arts grant applicants complete a data profile annually through the Minnesota CDP websitelink opens in a new window. Before applying for a Target Foundation arts grant, applicants must register on the Minnesota CDP website. Applicants will then use the information entered into the Data Profile in their application to Target, as well as other participating funders statewide.
 
visit the Minnesota CDPlink opens in a new window website

social services grants

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Our Social Services grants are awarded to programs and organizations that directly provide food and shelter to the Twin Cities community or local at-risk families.

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Target Foundation welcomes applications from organizations in the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., metropolitan area that are classified 501(c)(3) by the IRS. We accept Social Services grant applications between noon CST April 1 and noon CST May 1 each year.

Target Foundation grants are intended for general operations associated with programs that provide support for immediate needs. Please select the link that best identifies where Target grant dollars will be applied.