Academic Grants

Minnesota State Funds

The following table lists major sources of Minnesota State governmental funding for Universities.  

Agency Eligible Fields Type of Support

Amount/
Duration

Deadline/ Notification
Minnesota Department of Education  Education Children and learning Varies Varies
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office All disciplines Improve teacher quality and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals.  Promote service learning and civic engagement on Minnesota campuses Varies Varies
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance Sciences Focusing on pollution prevention, recycling market development, waste and environmental education. Varies Varies
Minnesota State Arts Board Visual and theatre arts Apprenticeships, fellowships and grants Varies Varies
MnSCU Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) All disciplines Active learning, assessment of student learning, and campus change initiatives Up to $5,000; or $15,000. Varies
MnSCU Office of Instructional Technology All disciplines Targeted at instructional uses of technology Varies Varies