Deadline: 15-Jul-21
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is inviting applications for its Hewitt Family Charitable Fund’s grant program to support agencies working to remove barriers for children, youth and families to achieve success.
Successful projects could offer housing, educational support, transportation, adult mentorship, rental support, food support, foster family support, job coaching or other ideas that help youth and families close the opportunities gap.
This fund is created for charitable and educational purposes, specifically those public service activities which will have a lasting impact on the youth and families of the Park Rapids and Nevis area. This fund will support, design and/or implement projects such as a place, facility or program that will develop and support the future for the youth in the area. Special emphasis will be given to issues addressing barriers faced by underserved youth.
Funding Information
- Total available funding is $100,000; multi-year grants may be considered. Maximum grant award up to $25,000.
Eligible Expenses
- Grants may fund new or existing programs, projects, collaborative work, capital projects, equipment, training, new or expanded staff, community engagement efforts, events, capacity building and other similar activities. Grants are meant to make a long-term impact in the community.
Ineligible Expenses
- Grants cannot fund political activities, religious propagation, discriminatory practices, past operating debts, legal fees, or similar activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501c3 Non-profits, local and tribal government, and school districts located within or serving the Park Rapids and Nevis area.
For more information, visit https://www.nwmf.org/resources/grants/open-grant-rounds/