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Most of the grants we award came from funds established to support specific causes or from donor advised funds, where the donor recommends grants from the fund to support charities that interest them.

In addition to these funds, the Foundation administers a number of funds that award grants for which nonprofits may apply on a competitive basis. For listings of competitive grant opportunities, please visit the grant page of our specific community funds. Specific criteria, grant guidelines and grant application forms are provided for each grant opportunity.

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Alexandria “Difference Maker” Grants

Application Open Date: May 1, 2023 | Deadline: June 30, 2023

Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants

Application Open Date: July 1, 2023 | Deadline: August 31, 2023

Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants

Application Open Date: December 1, 2023 | Deadline: January 31, 2024

Carver County ‘Difference Maker’ Grant

Application Open Date: February 1, 2024 | Deadline: March 31, 2024

Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants

Application Open Date: March 1, 2024 | Deadline: April 30, 2024

Central Minnesota Arts Grants

Application Open Date: February 1, 2024 | Deadline: April 30, 2024

Central Minnesota Special Needs Grant

Application Open Date: September 1, 2023 | Deadline: October 31, 2023

Central Minnesota Women’s Fund Grant

Application Open Date: August 1, 2023 | Deadline: September 30, 2023

Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant – Fall

Application Open Date: September 1, 2023 | Deadline: October 15, 2023

Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant – Spring

Application Open Date: February 14, 2023 | Deadline: April 15, 2023

Julianne Williams Fund Grants

Application Open Date: August 1, 2023 | Deadline: September 30, 2023

Paynesville Area Community Foundation Grants

Application Open Date: February 1, 2024 | Deadline: March 31, 2024

Our Grant Philosophy

Our Year at a Glance Grants

CommunityGiving is proud to have hundreds of charitable funds set up supporting philanthropic causes throughout the state, and a few throughout the nation. Our funds, and the grants given from them, are as varied in their goal as our donors are. While many focus on education, human services and religious organizations, there are a number which focus on diversity issues, animal health and rights, arts and culture, civic affairs and more!

We serve as a connecting point between you – the nonprofit – and donors, making the community stronger in a fiscally responsible way.