How much funding does Communities Thrive Program provide?

Communities Thrive Program provides $100,000 (total allocation per community over two years) in funding.

When is the deadline for Communities Thrive Program?

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

Communities Thrive Program

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Funding Amount

$100,000 (total allocation per community over two years)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Communities Thrive Program

Geographic Scope: Northwest Minnesota region, with initial focus on selected communities (Warroad and Halstad selected in December 2018)

Program Description: A "deep dive" program in a small number of communities to help them capitalize on the "Brain Gain" trend in ways that best fit their unique community, ultimately building on the strengths and diversity within the region. The program uses place-making and planning approaches to support community vitality.

Focus Areas:

Community revitalization

Place-making and planning

Community vitality initiatives

Funding: NMF allocated a total of $100,000 in grant funding through Communities Thrive to support projects in Warroad over the two-year program. In January 2020, NMF awarded $50,000 to projects including:

City improvements (softball field, LEGO Club goose waste project)

Youth programs (Kidpreneur program, recreation activities)

Community cultural initiatives (Indian Education Cultural Programming, Folk School startup)

Recreation amenities (portable playground)

Community events and signage

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