The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is seeking applications for its Small Town Grant Program to help create vibrant communities, innovative and successful economies and engaged and valued citizens.
Donor Name: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/26/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Small Town Grant program is supported, in part, by a generous donation in memory of Paul Johnson who wanted southern Minnesota’s smallest communities to thrive.
The Small Town Grant Program seeks to invest in collaborative initiatives which improve the way your community works together and solves challenges. SMIF seeks proposals which impact the culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of your town.
Funding Information
SMIF offers up to $10,000 for projects in communities located in their 20-county region with populations of 10,000 or less to be completed over a 12-month timeframe.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations are units/agencies of government, IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (current status, not pending), and public institutions (public schools, public higher education, etc.) Organizations which do not comply with the above status may seek a fiscal agent who holds one of the above legal statuses.
Exclusions
- Individuals, businesses, or other for-profit organizations
- General operating expenses and expenses not directly related to the project
- Programs or services mandated by law
- Routine maintenance
- Campaigns or endowments
For more information, visit Small Town Grants.
