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Systems Change Grant Program (Invite-Only) is sponsored by F. R. Bigelow Foundation.
This program supports efforts to help systems adapt, transform, and/or be disrupted to achieve more equitable results. It provides general operating support for organizations, programs, or initiatives in or serving the East Metro (Greater Saint Paul metropolitan area) working to address root causes of issues. Funding priorities include addressing disparities and/or creating more equitable outcomes for marginalized communities.
This program is by invitation only.
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Systems Change Grant Program - F. R. Bigelow Foundation Systems Change Grant Program (Invite-Only) F.
R. Bigelow Foundation provides multi-year general operating grants through an invitation-only process. View this program’s eligibility , funding priorities and how to apply .
F. R. Bigelow Foundation believes that our community should not only benefit from our work, but inform and form it as well.
Creating solutions to today’s issues requires a collaborative approach. Our work is also rooted in a commitment to racial equity. The goal of our Systems Change Grant Program (invite-only) is to support efforts to help systems adapt, transform and/or be disrupted to achieve more equitable results.
To do this, we support organizations, programs or initiatives in or serving the East Metro working to address root causes of issues impacting the East Metro. The Foundation’s Systems Change Grant Program seeks to address root causes of any issue impacting the East Metro (including, but not limited to, the five funding priorities of our Community Solutions Grant Program ).
This includes non-partisan activities such as advocacy, organizing, research, civic engagement, narrative change and/or storytelling, but does not include lobbying. Our primary geographic focus is the Greater Saint Paul metropolitan area, which includes Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, with a particular emphasis on serving people who live or work in the city of Saint Paul.
Grants can be made to 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, educational institutions or organizations with a fiscal sponsor.
While an organization may be eligible to apply, attention and preference will be given to organizations: Addressing disparities and/or creating more equitable outcomes for communities experiencing marginalization due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability or geography Establishing a clear connection to the Informs, Forms, Benefits framework, which states that those experiencing barriers should not only benefit from the work we support, but inform, form, and lead it as well This program is by invitation only.
If your organization is interested in learning more, please reach out to Kedar Hickman . Download Grant Guidelines [PDF] To discuss this grant program, email Program Officer Kedar Hickman. Grants will provide general operating support.
Grant amounts and grant periods may vary. In 2026, up to $1,200,000 is available for this grant program, and we anticipate awarding approximately two to three grants. Grant Requests Not Accepted F.
R. Bigelow Foundation will not consider grant requests for support of: Capital projects located outside Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties Organizations not primarily serving residents of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties Sectarian religious programs or organizations Grant Application Resources Grant resources include key dates and instructions on how to register for and use GranteeView, our grant application portal.
Our Systems Change Grant Program is only available for organizations invited to apply. Step 1: Review Grant Guidelines Familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria and funding priorities for this grant program. Step 2.
Talk to the Grants Team All interested applicants are encouraged to contact a member of our Grants Team before applying to ensure that the grant program fits your needs. Our Grants Team is always excited to connect with community partners. Step 3.
Review Application Materials Review required application materials and instructions on how to apply. Note: Applications for our Systems Change Grant Program begin with a letter of inquiry and initial screening. Both the letter of inquiry and application stage are by invitation only.
View Grant Application Resources Step 4. Register and Apply This grant program requires applicants to register for GranteeView to apply for a grant. Registration is open now.
Note: Only select organizations will be invited to submit a letter of inquiry and a full application. Letter of Inquiry Scoring Rubric [PDF] Application Questions [PDF] Application Scoring Rubric [PDF]
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, educational institutions, or organizations with a fiscal sponsor, serving the East Metro (Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties, with emphasis on Saint Paul). Invitation required to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,200,000 available for 2026 (anticipated 2-3 grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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