Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services Grant

Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: August 09, 2025

Summary

The Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, provides grants between $2,000 and $10,000 to agencies aiding low-income individuals in specific Minnesota communities. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, governmental entities, and schools that demonstrate financial need and programmatic merit. However, grants for equipment or capital improvements are typically excluded. This initiative aims to support essential services to enhance community welfare.

Overview

Mission The Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services was created to assist agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies serving communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and the east by Mountain Iron. Funding Grants generally range from $2,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:Be classified as one of the following:Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (i.e., traditional nonprofit)Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., governmental entities and schools)Section 7871 Tribal governmentChurchOrganization with a fiscal agent that is classified as one of the aboveBe located in or provide services to the communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and on the east by Mountain Iron.Special projects and general operating support will be considered.

Ineligibility

Grants for equipment purchases or capital improvements are usually not funded.