The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has announced Building Community Capacity Grant Program to support nonprofits serving the East Metro.
Donor Name: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
State: Minnesota
Counties: Dakota County (MN), Ramsey County (MN),Washington County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/29/2022
Details:
Funding in six areas of community vitality:
- Community connectedness
- Economic opportunity and security
- Education
- Health
- Housing and transportation
- Human services and family support
Types of Grants
Their current grant opportunity includes funding for general operating support for the whole organization, support for a specific East Metro serving program or project, and capital support.
- General Operating Grants
- These one-year grants provide flexible funding for the overall operations of nonprofits in which at least 50% of the organization’s service benefits residents in the East Metro.
- Program / Project Grants
- These grants are designed to provide support for a specific program or project serving residents of the East Metro. The Foundation will consider proposals for established and/or new programs/projects.
- Capital Grants
- These grants are designed to support your organization’s investment in buildings, facilities and equipment. Foundation investments are typically limited to buildings owned by nonprofits or held by long-term lease agreement. These grants are generally paid over multiple years.
- They will consider capital grants in Round 2 of 2022 for projects located in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties for:
- Renovations/repairs
- Land acquisition
- Construction costs
- Technology hardware and software
- Equipment
- Furniture
- Appliances
Geography
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is proud to serve and fund Saint Paul’s East Metro region, which is defined as Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties. They will consider grants from organizations based outside the East Metro that serve a significant number of individuals in these three counties, and we will direct our resources only to the East Metro aspects of the work. Capital grants are limited to projects located in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants can be made to 501(c)3 organizations, education or governmental units and religious institutions. Grants can also be made to groups working through an eligible fiscal sponsor.
For more information, visit Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
