Community Solutions Grant Program

The Community Solutions Grant Program, administered by the F. R. Bigelow Foundation, offers financial support to enhance the quality of life for East Metro residents through various initiatives in Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Health, Human Services, and Education. Grants range from $50,000 to $250,000, available for one to two years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, enabling organizations to respond to immediate community needs.

NOTE: This grant program will accept applications on a rolling basis beginning on 10 a.m. January 12, 2026.
Our Community Solutions Grant Program offers general operating, program/project, or capital support in five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Community & Economic Development; Health; Human Services; and Youth & Education.
Grants will support solutions that improve quality of life for East Metro residents. General operating and program/project grants will be up to $50,000 per year for a period of one to two years, and capital support grants will be up to $250,000 over two years.
Program Overview
Through general operating, program/project and capital support, our Community Solutions grants focus on organizations, programs and initiatives serving the East Metro (Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties).
The program’s funding priorities include:

• Arts & CultureCommunity & Economic DevelopmentHealthHuman ServicesYouth & Education
• This program is intended to be responsive to ongoing and timely community opportunities through an open and rolling application process.