Applicants are invited to apply for the West Central Initiative Grants 2024.
Donor Name: West Central Initiative
State: Minnesota
County: Becker County (MN), Clay County (MN), Douglas County (MN), Grant County (MN), Otter Tail County (MN), Pope County (MN), Stevens County (MN), Traverse County (MN), Wilkin County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Sustainability, equity, democracy, and connection are vital for a healthy, resilient region. WCI expanded the grant opportunities from Resilient Communities Grants to West Central Initiative Grants with those important priorities in mind.
Priority Areas
This spring, WCI awards grants in four priority areas:
- Sustainability Grants will support community-led projects and nonprofits with a focus on sustainability and climate action.
- Equity Grants will support organizations working to make the region more equitable by supporting historically marginalized populations.
- Democracy Grants will support nonpartisan organizations that are strengthening rural democracy in the region.
- Rural Social Isolation Grants will support organizations working to create wellness ecosystems that strengthen community bonds, combat social isolation, and promote mental health initiatives in rural communities.
Funding Information
Most grants will range from $3,000 to $10,000. Organizations may receive funding in more than one category and up to $25,000. Only one application will be considered per organization.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for West Central Initiative Grants, your organization must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school, or unit of government (including Tribal government or division) or must be fiscally sponsored by another organization with this status.
- Serve people in West Central Initiative’s geography, which includes nine counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin and White Earth Nation.
- Funds managed by West Central Initiative are not eligible at this time.
For more information, visit West Central Initiative.