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Community Mentorship: Fostering Resilience in Young Black Men program is sponsored by Central Minnesota Community Foundation. Community Mentorship: Fostering Resilience in Young Black Men program is a grant initiative from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) that funds programs addressing key challenges facing males, including educational disparities and mentorship needs, as well as servi…
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Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation The Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) seeks to make grants to support initiatives that uplift and empower boys and men in our community through the Boys and Men’s Competitive grant round.
We’re seeking proposals for programs and projects that address key challenges facing males, such as educational disparities, mental health stigma, fatherhood support, and career development opportunities. This grant aims to cultivate a more equitable and supportive environment where every male can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our community. Preference will be given to organizations with an annual budget of $500,000 or less.
* New or existing programs/projects * Other strategic investments that will have a lasting impact **Eligible organizations:** * 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organizations **Geographic Area:** Grants must serve the residents of Benton, Stearns and/or Sherburne Counties **Funding Amount Range:** 4 – $2,500 grants * Education and skill-building * Fatherhood and family engagement * Mentorship and leadership development * Positive masculinity promotion ## Favorable Considerations * Agencies with an annual budget of $500,000 or less * Collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders * Potential for impact and/or transformative change ## Typically, we do not fund: * ### Political organizations or political campaigns _This generally includes organizations with a 501 (c)(4) status that can advocate for causes and propositions and endorse specific candidates.
_ * ### Event sponsorship or annual fundraising drives * ### Multi-year requests _Organizations seeking continued support beyond the initial grant year are welcome to reapply in subsequent grant cycles.
_ _For example, grant funds should not be used to: pay off an organization’s loans, lines of credit, unpaid bills, or deficits, cover past due obligations, such as back taxes or unpaid rent, refinance existing liabilities, even if related to previously funded projects_ * ### Projects that have already been completed _Applications seeking reimbursement for past work, retroactive funding, or previously concluded programs and completed capital projects are typically ineligible.
_ * ### Individual academic scholarships for post-secondary education * ### Grants solely for the purpose of travel or conferences _Specifically, we do not fund travel for staff of agencies or organizations_ * ### Government funding that has been reduced or eliminated _Our resources are primarily intended to catalyze innovation, support sustainable solutions, and build long-term capacity, rather than substituting for public sector obligations.
_ _Applicants who are unsure of their project or program’s eligibility are advised to reach out to our local staff prior to applying. This helps maintain an efficient review process for all. _
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Central Minnesota serving youth and men. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Mentorship: Fostering Resilience in Young Black Men program is funded by Central Minnesota Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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