Deadline: 15-Jul-21
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is seeking applications for the Small Town Grant Program which identifies ways to boost the well-being of individuals and quality of life in small communities.
SMIF seeks investments which foster more community engagement and activities which result in more collaborative community activity and impact a community’s culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of their town. Sometimes it is the smallest things in their communities which create the boldest possibilities. SMIF wants to support small wins which can be replicated and seed new initiatives over time.
SMIF is accepting applications which launch new projects and expand existing initiatives, and which may require community convenings, survey/analysis, strategic planning and organizational capacity building.
Additionally, SMIF will consider projects which may require funding for infrastructure including equipment, furniture, renovation, refurbishment, or restoration. Funding will not be considered for construction of a building or new facility, or for land purchases. All projects must have tangible outcomes.
Funding Information
- SMIF is offering up to $10,000 for projects in communities located within their 20-county region with populations of 10,000 or less to be implemented over a 12-month timeframe.
Eligibility Criteria
Communities with populations of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply.
Ineligible
- Individuals, businesses, or other for-profit organizations
- General operating expenses and expenses not directly related to the project/program
- Existing deficits
- Programs or services mandated by law
- Routine city, county, or township planning or zoning
- Routine maintenance
For more information, visit https://smifoundation.org/grants/for-grant-seekers/small-town-grants/