The Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund aims to support projects that help low-income or disadvantaged individuals meet basic needs—such as food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare—as well as projects that promote animal welfare.
Donor Name: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
State: Minnesota, Wisconsin
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Priorities
- Projects serving individuals or families experiencing extreme financial hardship
- Initiatives that address both human and animal welfare
- Demonstrated financial need and community impact.
Examples
- Animal training to assist individuals with physical disabilities
- Instructor training for adaptive riding lessons for the disabled
- Emergency food or shelter services for extremely low-income individuals
- Purchase of animals or related equipment to support care and welfare.
Funding Information
$1,000 – $5,000.
Grant Period
12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must meet both of the following criteria:
- IRS Classification
- The organization must be classified by the IRS as one of the following:
- Geographic Area
- Provide service to residents within Boreal Waters Community Foundation Service Area.
For more information, visit Boreal Waters Community Foundation.
