The Age-Friendly Minnesota (AFMN) Council, in cooperation with the MN Department of Human Services, is offering Community Grants to help communities work on age-friendly projects and become better places for all Minnesotans to grow older.
Donor Name: Age-Friendly Minnesota (AFMN) Council
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000-$99,000
Details:
The Council is committed to making Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) the foundation of AFMN, including in this grants program.
Funding Areas
The Funding Areas were noted by the Minnesota Legislature. The Funding Areas are interconnected; a single grant project may create benefits in more than one area.
- Health and social services
- Transportation access
- Safe and affordable housing
- Social connection and inclusion
- Ageism and racism
- Outdoor spaces and buildings
- Communications and access to technology
- Opportunities to stay engaged and financially secure
- Emergency preparedness
Approaches
The following approaches are examples of the types of activities that may be supported through the AFMN Grants. The approaches may be applied to any and all Funding Areas. (This list is not exhaustive).
- Advancing equity
- Access
- Advocacy
- Awareness/Communication
- Coordination
- Engagement
- Policy
- Programs/Activities
- Research
- Training/Education
Funding Information
Community Grant Applicants may apply for grants between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and ninety nine thousand dollars ($99,000) for a 12-month grant cycle (April 3, 2023-March 31, 2024).
Community Grant awards will fund efforts to create, improve, or expand innovative systems, programs, built environments, and other initiatives that contribute to age-friendly communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must reside or conduct business within the state of Minnesota.
- Applicants embrace the community values that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion. - Grant applicants may be one of the following: 501(c)(3) organization, a unit of government, a university, a public entity, a business, or a sole proprietor.
- Projects will promote age-friendly communities and initiatives.
For more information, visit Community Grants.
