GRANTMAKING

The Airport Foundation MSP dedicates itself to enhancing the experience and exceeding the expectations of travelers at MSP International Airport, as well as supporting the airport and broader aviation community.

SUPPORTING AND HONORING
MINNESOTA AVIATION

The Airport Foundation supports a variety of aviation organizations and causes in Minnesota, including:

  • Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp

  • Discover Aviation Days (Anoka Airport)

  • AirExpo (Flying Cloud Airport)

  • Girls in Aviation 

  • AirSpace MN

  • Armed Forces Service Center (MSP Airport)

  • MAC Fire Department Training

  • Red Cross Disaster Training

  • Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (Honoring Minnesota Luminaries of Aviation)

  • Lindbergh Foundation

CRITERIA AND APPLICATION

Grants are closed for 2025, please check back in early 2026 for current funding opportunities. Thank you!

PAST RECIPIENTS

GIVING HISTORY

Summary of Contributions
1982-2014
Airport Beautification $1,219,322.00
Passenger Amenities $15,530.00
Minnesota Foundation $130,550.00
Travelers Assistance & Visitor Information $5,342,308.00
MSP Arts & Culture Program $301,309.00
Armed Forces Service Center $82,138.00
Airport History Center $15,436.00
The Charles A. & Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation $66,500.00
Noise Abatement $9,458.00
Airport Fire/Rescue Department $14,700.00
Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame $57,520.00
Art Scholarships $4,000.00
Minnesota Center for Injury Prevention $1,811.00
Airport Kiwanis $1,250.00
Airport Police Scholarship Fund $1,200.00
Minneapolis Institute of Arts $20,475.00
AAAE Convention $650.00
“Spirit of St. Louis” Refurbishing $21,372.00
St. Paul Connections Aviation Program $5,000.00
Belle Plaine Youth Aviation Program $1,000.00
MSP Childrens’ Play Areas $216,320.00
Red Cross $12,000.00
“Welcome to Minnesota” Snowman Sculpture $4,600.00
Automated External Defibrillators “Heart Safe” $89,246.00
Wings of Mercy $4,500.00
Discover Aviation Days-Anoka Airport $28,500.00
Open House-Crystal Airport $7,000.00
“The Dorothy”-MSP Employee of the Year $48,230.00
United Hospital Foundation $2,500.00
Reliever Airports Projects $500.00
Stranded Passenger Program $2,089.00
Flying Cloud Airport Community Event $15,000.00
AirSpace MN $20,000.00

TOTAL $7,762,014.00