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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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Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants - CommunityGiving Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants Application Open: September 1, 2026 Application Deadline: October 31 at 11:59pm - Decisions Made Within 90 Days of Deadline 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 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 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: Religious organizations for religious purposes Please see our Funding for Faith-Based Organizations Policy 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 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. Submit application online using the CommunityGiving Grant Management System.
The Grant Advisory Committee will recommend applications for funding to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will make final funding decisions. All notification about this grant will be through emails.
Payout of Grants: upon recipient of electronically signed Grant Agreement. Grantee Required Documents: Grant Agreement and Final Report. Progress Report may be required if requested.
Required follow up documents will be submitted through the CommunityGiving Grant Management System. For questions about this grant or the online Grant Management System please call (320) 257-9715.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Central Minnesota serving youth and men Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500 - $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.