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Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants Program in the US

Deadline: 31-Mar-25

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) seeks to make significant grants that will be the “Difference Maker” in bringing about a positive change in homelessness supports and homelessness prevention for Central Minnesota.

Focus Areas
  • Focus Area 1: Homelessness Supports
    • Programs and services that provide assistance to individuals or families currently experiencing homelessness.
  • Focus Area 2: Homelessness Prevention
    • Initiatives designed to reduce the risk of individuals or families experiencing housing instability by addressing underlying causes or immediate crises.
Funding Information
  • Funding Amount Range: $10,000-$30,000
Eligible Activities
  • Homelessness Supports
    • Examples of eligible activities:
      • Emergency shelter operations and improvements.
      • Case management services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
      • Transitional housing programs offering temporary stable housing.
  • Homelessness Prevention
    • Examples of eligible activities:
      • Rental assistance programs to prevent evictions.
      • Financial literacy or budgeting programs aimed at preventing housing insecurity.
      • Supportive services for individuals transitioning out of institutions (e.g., foster care, corrections).
Eligibility Criteria
  • Eligible organizations:
    • 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organizations
    • Schools
    • Government entities
  • Geographic Area: Grant must serve the residents of Benton, Stearns and/or Sherburne Counties.
Favorable Considerations
  • Support programs or projects that address equity and disparities across the community (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy)
  • Create innovative solutions to community challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Make a sustainable, visible, and positive impact in the community
  • Build social capital across generations, cultures, and other diverse segments of the community
  • Offer the potential to inspire additional investments in the community
Ineligibility Criteria
  • They don’t fund:
    • Individuals
    • Organizations for religious purposes (Funding for Faith-Based Organizations Policy)
    • Multi-year requests
    • Political organizations or political campaigns
    • Annual fundraising drives
    • Endowments
    • Debt retirement or deficit financing
    • Projects that have already been completed
    • Scholarships or medical research

For more information, visit CMCF.