The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) “Difference Maker” grant round seeks to support community initiatives through a variety of grants.
Donor Name: Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
State: Minnesota
County: Douglas County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Programs funded will bring about positive change in the Alexandria area community. AACF is looking to provide leadership, financial support and build a partnership that goes beyond the grant in order to advance the project or initiatives.
 
Focus Areas

Education – Grants will be made to support education; especially K-12 and after-school programs.
Social Services – Grants will be made to assist basic needs and support & strengthen families, children and youth.
Health – Grants will be made that support health education, physical and mental health and activities that reduce abuse or violence.
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.

Funding Information
Funding Amount Range: $5,000 – $30,000.
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 entitles, 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
Create highly impactful and highly visible and that have the potential to inspire additional investments in the community.
Support projects/programs that support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Geographic Area
Grants must serve the residents within Douglas County.
Eligible Organizations
501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.
They Fund:

Capital projects
New or expanded programs/projects
Other strategic Investments that will have a lasting impact.

For more information, visit AACF.