Community Solutions Grant Program
Funding Amount
US $50,000 - US $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Solutions Grant Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: F. R. Bigelow Foundation
Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Summary
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.Overview
NOTE: This grant program will accept applications on a rolling basis beginning on 10 a.m. January 12, 2026. Community Solutions Grant Program 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.Eligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.What FR Bigelow Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 218
- Total given
- $7.88M
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $1,000–$600K
- By dollars: Minnesota >99%, Illinois <1%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Saint Paul, MN; Minneapolis, MN; Burnsville, MN.
- 43% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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