Deadline: 30-Jun-22
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.
Focus Areas
- Establish or supplement existing emergency and transitional activities
- Assess community needs and assets
- Development of action plans
- Provide for project implementation
Funding Information
- Funding Amount Range: $1,000-$5,000
Favorable Consideration
- Matching Funds
- Local cash and in-kind project support is encouraged
- Projects/Programs that support diversity, inclusion and equity. (Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy)
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.communitygiving.org/grant/rural-poverty-fund-grants/21