Deadline: 21-Aug-20
The Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) is currently accepting applications for WCF Community 2020 grants to invest in local nonprofits which are making a difference in the community. WCF is committed to addressing racial and economic disparities. Proposals that demonstrate they foster inclusiveness and address disparities will be given priority.
WCF will give special consideration to funding nonprofit projects that address one of four strategic focus areas that have been identified by the community as areas of local concern in 2020. They include:
- Improve community health and well-being
- Reduce hunger, especially for underserved local families
- Increase public safety
- Expand youth development
Funding Information
- Grants Program will fund grants of up to $2,000 in the four categories for qualifying nonprofits or government entities, including schools or community organizations, such as coalitions or a collaborative.
About Woodbury
- Part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Woodbury is the 9th largest city in Minnesota. And it is the largest city in Washington County, with a population of 68,820
- TIME Magazine recognized the city Woodbury as the Best Place to Live in Minnesota. Money Magazine listed Woodbury among The Best Places to Live in America. Factors such as a healthy economy, affordable housing, educational performance, convenience, safety, and high quality of life contribute to the city’s desirability and livability.
- Although the citizens of Woodbury have much to be thankful for, the city is not without its challenges.
Foundation Programs
The Woodbury Community Foundation operates and oversees the following programs that benefit the community and make it a better place to live and work. These programs recruit, train, energize, and mobilize a network of community volunteers and enhance the effectiveness of local organizations through collaboration and networking:
- The Woodbury Citizens Academy
- Youth Leadership Development Program
- Nonprofit Roundtable Program
- Woodbury THRIVES Health & Wellness Initiative
For more information, visit https://www.woodburyfoundation.org/programs-initiatives/grants-program/