Online Application Open: April 1st, 2022
Deadline: June 30 at 11:59pm - Decisions Made Within 90 Days of Deadline
In even years (2020, 2022, 2024…) the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation are jointly offering the Rural Poverty Fund grants for planning and implementation of projects or programs that address rural poverty. Grant funds may: Establish or supplement existing emergency and transitional activities which directly address specific and immediate needs that rural people have due to poverty or be used to assess community needs and assets, develop action plans, or provide for project implementation in rural areas. Grants must relate to a variety of identified programs or agency needs.
Eligible organizations: 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.
Population Served: Those in poverty
Geographic Area: 14 counties that encompass Central Minnesota: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright
Funding Amount Range: $1,000-$5,000
*Note - Organizations may only submit one grant application per year.
All notification about this grant will be through emails.
Payout of Grants: Upon recipient of electronically signed Grant Agreement.
Grantee Required Documents: Grant Agreement and Final Report at end of year one. Required follow up documents will be submitted through the CommunityGiving Grant Management System.
For question about this grant or the online Grant Management System please call (320) 257-9715.