The Community Foundation for Carver County (CFCC) “Difference Maker” grant round seeks to support community initiatives through a variety of grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Carver County
State: Minnesota
County: Carver County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Programs funded will bring about positive change in Carver County. The CFCC is looking to provide leadership and financial support and build a collaboration that goes beyond the grant to advance the project or initiatives. The foundation will fund assistance to establish new or expanding projects or programs that show an ability to make a meaningful impact to one or more communities in Carver County.
Focus Areas
- Arts and Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities.
- Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote, and preserve communities.
- Education – Grants will be made to support education, especially K-12 and after school programs.
- Health – Grants will be made that support health education, physical and mental health, and activities that reduce abuse or violence.
- Productive Aging – Grants will be made to support programs and activities that promote healthy aging in place, reduce isolation of seniors and improve their quality of life.
- Social Services – Grants will be made to assist basic needs and support & strengthen families, children and youth.
Favorable Considerations
- Create innovative solutions to community challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Build or support collaborative efforts and involve other community partners such as other nonprofits, government entities, businesses, and/or citizen groups.
- Make a sustainable positive impact in the community.
- Build social capital (i.e. connectedness) across generations, cultures, and other diverse segments of the community.
- Support highly visible investments that have the potential to inspire additional investments in the community.
- Support projects/programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy)
Funding Information
Up to $5,000.
Geographic Area
Grants must serve the residents within Carver County.
Eligibility Criteria
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, or other government entities.
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