Grants

The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation supports specific community initiatives through a variety of grants.

The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (AACF) channels all grants through an online grant system. This makes it easier to receive and evaluate online applications, record decisions, and measure the outcomes. To learn more and apply, select the “View Grant” link associated with the grant round you are interested in. No paper applications will be accepted. All grant applications must be submitted online by midnight on the deadline.

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Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants

Application Open Date: August 1, 2026 | Deadline: September 30, 2026

Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants

Application Open Date: November 15, 2025 | Deadline: January 15, 2026

Rural Needs Grant Round

Application Open Date: April 1, 2026 | Deadline: June 30, 2026