How much funding does Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund offered?

Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund

Geographic Scope: Bemidji area, Minnesota

Program Description: A component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation that provides grant funding support for parks, trails, and recreational amenities in the Bemidji area.

Focus Areas:

Parks maintenance and improvement

Trail development and maintenance

Recreational amenities

Historic landmark restoration

Notable Supported Projects:

Paul Bunyan Park waterfront improvements

Statue restoration and maintenance

Parks and trails system development

Disc golf course support

Walking, hiking, cycling, skiing, and snowshoe trails

Bemidji Parks System:

11 parks total

Multiple trail systems (walking, hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoe)

18-hole disc golf course

Historic landmarks (Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, constructed in 1937)

Funding: Supported by generous donors through contributions to the advisory-directed fund. The City of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department also allocates budget for improvements.

How to Support:

Visit www.nwmf.org and click on "ways to give"

Select "funds by county" and Beltrami County

Secure online giving available

Mail donations to: NMF – Bemidji Area Parks Fund, 201 3rd St. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Contact: Northwest Minnesota Foundation, 201 3rd Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 759-2057, 1-800-659-7859

What Northwest Minnesota Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 89
Total given: $2.36M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,250–$201K

By dollars: Minnesota 99%, Hawaii <1%, North Dakota <1%. Top recipient cities: Bemidji, MN; Park Rapids, MN; Warroad, MN.
7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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