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 Mardag 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
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.
Fiscal Sponsor Agreement Form
If using a fiscal sponsor, download the agreement form to submit with your application.
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 the first transitional grant round of 2025, F. R. Bigelow Foundation awarded $3.4 million in grants to 114 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.
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.