Innovation Fund for empowering People across Central Minnesota
This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to nonprofits and local government units in Central Minnesota to support projects that empower communities, promote diversity and inclusion, and address local economic challenges.
Grant Opportunity: The Initiative Foundation's Innovation Fund offers grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofits and local government units in selected counties of Central Minnesota. The grants support projects and programs that aim to empower people, build a thriving economy, vibrant communities, and a culture of generosity. Priority is given to proposals focusing on capacity-building support for historically disadvantaged populations, combating racism and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, addressing workforce shortages, and advancing early-stage feasibility or pilot projects for community and economic development. Applications are due on Feb. 6, May 5, Aug. 4, and Nov. 3. For eligibility criteria and more information, visit the Initiative Foundation website.
Award Range
Not specified - $5,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Grant applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, or local units of government that serve the people and communities in Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and/or Wright counties, and the sovereign tribal nations of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe. Funding requests for use outside of this geography will not be considered. Individuals are not eligible to apply for grant funds.
Geographic Eligibility
Central Minnesota
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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