How much funding does Community Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Grant?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How often is Community Grant offered?

Community Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Community Grant

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Affordable Housing Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

From the program guidelines: “Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis”

Overview

Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations.

Priority Areas

Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas:

Economic Stability (Housing, Workforce, Childcare, Healthy Food)
Access to Education and Healthy Youth Development (Reduction of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and asset building for youth)
Access to Right Time, Right Place Healthcare (Increase access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services)
Neighborhood Improvements that Promote Health and Safety (neighborhood and environmental changes)

Examples of Supported Programs

Brewery Creek – a 52-unit affordable housing apartment complex in partnership with One Roof Community Housing
SOAR Career Solutions' Subsidized Employment Services
Child-care efforts in Fosston with Prairie Pines Childcare Center
Access to fresh, healthy foods at farmers markets in Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Duluth & Grand Rapids
CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee
Technology Hub for students in Deer River
Youth mentorship programming with Mentor North
After School educational support and summer camps for New American Youth in Fargo with South Sudanese Foundation
Free youth dental services with Just Kids Dental
Chum's Health and Wellness Center
City of Ashland East End Park Rehabilitation Project

Application Process

Review Timeline: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow at least 90 days for a response.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 218-786-3189

How to Apply

Fill out the Community Grant application
Submit your organization's funding request through the online application portal
Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis
Allow at least 90 days for a response