Minnesota Microgrant Partnership

Achieve Your Goals

You may be eligible for a microgrant if you are an individual with a certified disability living in Minnesota. The microgrants must be used to complement not replace other existing resources. Please know that the Minnesota Department of Human Services will be the first to review all applications to determine if the requested funding can be supported by other resources. If it cannot, the application will move forward in the review process. Applications will be accepted from individuals or from their staff, family, friends or supporters. Only one microgrant per year may be awarded to an individual.

Applications are open!

What is your employment or housing goal?

Do you have a goal to get a job in the community? Would you like to live as independently as possible, maybe even in your own home or apartment?

• Could a job coach, training or a uniform help you reach your employment goal?
• Would a rental deposit or home furnishings help you achieve your ideal housing situation?

When you apply, be sure to tell us how $100-$2,000 could help you reach your goals. Proposals that are innovative, sustainable, and measurable are most successful. Microgrant money may not be used for monthly rent, utility bills, camps, or vacations.

How do I apply?

Click here to apply. Call us at 952.920.0855 if you need help or a paper application sent to you.

How long does it take to hear about an application?

The application review and grant award process may take up to 45 days. We will let applicants know if they request an item or service which is available through their waiver services.

A volunteer panel will review each application. They make recommendations to ask for more information, approve, or deny proposals. Applicants may apply more than once but applicants may only receive one microgrant per calendar year.

Microgrant staff makes all purchases and cannot reimburse for items already purchased.

We look forward to your proposal. Please contact us with questions at microgrants@arcminnesota.org or 952-920-0855. Good luck!

How could $500 change your life?

Tamir got a new laptop to help share assistive technology with others at work or at home.	Ben hired a nutritionist to learn how to be healthier and more independent in his own home.	Karen took voice lessons so she could audition for singing roles.