The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is accepting applications to inspire individuals and organizations to give to the community to improve the quality of life.
Donor Name: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Itasca County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2025
Grant Opens (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2025
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The communities thrive with the hard work and dedication of nonprofit organizations. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation helps nonprofits to carry out their important work by awarding them grants, creating community partnerships and educating donors about organizations that are most aligned with their charitable interests. The generosity of hundreds of donors help make these grants possible. Depending on the type of fund, grant recommendations and decisions are made by donors, advisory committees or the Community Foundation.
The Foundation supports projects that:

Significantly benefit the community for the resources invested
Are creative, innovative and address community needs
Eliminate duplication of services and encourage cooperation
Increase volunteer involvement and commitment to community needs
Leverage other resources.

Geographic Areas
The Greater Itasca Area: Itasca County, Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, and Northome.
Eligibility Criteria 
In order to receive a grant from the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, you must be a nonprofit organization or have a charitable mission with a fiscal agent/sponsor who carries a valid 501(c)3 status.
Ineligibility
The Foundation will not grant for the following:

Organizations that have funds held at GRACF that don’t have their own 501(c)3 designation
Religious groups for religious purposes
Fundraising events or activities
Marketing (non-program) materials. Examples would be videos, brochures, advertising
Grants to individuals
Government agencies unless in collaboration with a 501(c)3 agency program request
Grants outside the Greater Itasca Area
Travel or conferences.

For more information, visit GR Area Community Foundation.