Proposals Requested for Minnesota Futures Grant Competition

Do you have a bold, creative, and transdisciplinary idea to address societal challenges and create meaningful impact in our world? If so, submit a letter of intent for the Minnesota Futures grant program, administered by the Office of the Vice President for Research. This program is meant to inspire and advance new cross-disciplinary research that addresses societal challenges, leading to significant impact benefiting individuals, communities, and organizations in Minnesota and beyond. Please note: PI's who currently hold an OACA Faculty Research Development Grant, or who have applied for that grant within the past year, are not eligible to apply as a PI for this competition.


Letters of intent for the two-year, maximum amount of $250,000 are due February 14, 2022; the deadline for completed proposals is March 18, 2022. All applicants who submit an LOI are also invited to submit a full proposal, unless they are notified otherwise. Learn more about the Minnesota Futures Grant Competition.