The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small-Town Grant Program.
Donor Name: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Small Town Grant Program seeks to invest in collaborative initiatives which improve the way your community works together, solves challenges, creates a welcoming community and sense of belonging for all. SMIF seeks proposals which focus on collaboration throughout the project and will impact the culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of your community.
Funding Information 
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation offers up to $10,000.
Grant Period
12 Months.
Geographic Areas
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation serves south central and southeastern Minnesota which includes 20 counties, 175 communities and one Native nation. This includes the counties of Blue Earth, Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Goodhue, Martin, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Mower, Rice, Olmsted, Steele, Sibley, Waseca, Wabasha, Winona and Watonwan, as well as Dakota Oyate (Prairie Island Indian Community).
Eligibility Criteria 
Eligible organizations are units/agencies of government, IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (current status, not pending), and public institutions (public schools, public higher education, etc.) Organizations which do not comply with the above status may seek a fiscal agent who holds one of the above legal statuses.
Exclusions

Individuals, businesses, or other for-profit organizations
General operating expenses and expenses not directly related to the project
Programs or services mandated by law
Routine maintenance
Campaigns or endowments

For more information, visit SMIF.