Grant Applications Due by June 30th
Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today that their “Difference Maker” grant round is now accepting applications for programs that serve people in Douglas County. The AACF seeks to make significant grants that will be the “Difference Maker” in bringing about lasting, positive change in the Alexandria area community. Grant application deadline is June 30th.
Eligible organizations are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, schools or governmental entities and it must serve the residents of Douglas County. For more information about the grant round, visit www.communitygiving.org/grants. The AACF has awarded over $271,000 in Difference Maker grants in the last six years.
In 2017 the AACF awarded three grants totaling $38,000. The descriptions of last year’s projects are below:
- $11,000 – Alexandria Technical and Community College to support a nursing simulation learning center (NSLC). The NSLC will provide simulated real-life training for nursing students and community health professionals.
- $11,000 – Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County to support the Aging in Place Program. The Aging in Place program focuses on making safety improvements, mobility modifications and weatherization enhancements for seniors.
- $11,000 – Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf to improve accessibility to the entrance of their location so that all clients will be able to access their services.
- $5,000 – Someplace Safe for emergency financial assistance for crime victims including housing, transportation, food and medical needs.
The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) in affiliation with CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since 1992, AACF has grown to over $2.8 million in assets and awarded over $788,000 in grants to nonprofits. CommunityGiving is a collaboration of community foundations united under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. The core foundations working with CommunityGiving include the Alexandria Area Community Foundation, the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Willmar Area Community Foundation. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers more than 700 funds totaling more than $129 million. Learn more at CommunityGiving.org/Alexandria.