Funding Amount

More than US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits and public agencies, it offers grants starting at $500, with a total of $10,000 available for 2025

Geography

  • Cultural and community service Benefits the residents of the Fisher area.

Other requirements

  • Grants will be considered from any nonprofit organization or public agency whose project addresses one of the following topics and benefits the residents of the Fisher area.:Education.
  • Economic developmentHealthcare.
  • Environment and recreation.

Overview

The Fisher Area Community Fund, part of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, supports charitable and educational projects that enhance the quality of life for Fisher area residents. Open to nonprofits and public agencies, it offers grants starting at $500, with a total of $10,000 available for 2025. Priority is given to collaborative projects with long-term impacts. Applications are encouraged to address key areas such as education, economic development, healthcare, environment, and cultural services.

The Fisher Area Community Fund is a fund in the family of funds at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to invest resources, create opportunities, and promote philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.
The Fisher Area Community Fund (FACF) invites grant  applications in support of charitable, educational and public purpose projects that will enhance  or improve the quality of life for residents and/or visitors of the Fisher area.
The FACF will consider grant applications with a minimum grant amount of $500. The total amount available for 2025 grants is $10,000.

Eligibility

Grants will be considered from any nonprofit organization or public agency whose project addresses one of the following topics and benefits the residents of the Fisher area.:EducationEconomic developmentHealthcareEnvironment and recreationCultural and community service Benefits the residents of the Fisher area.

What Northwest Minnesota Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
89
Total given
$2.36M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,250–$201K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 99%, Hawaii <1%, North Dakota <1%. Top recipient cities: Bemidji, MN; Park Rapids, MN; Warroad, MN.
  • 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 48% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities Opportunity Center · Minneapolis, MN

    Minnesota engagement on shelter & housing

    $201K

  • Bemidji Area School District #31 · Bemidji, MN

    Bhs field improvement project, bemidji school district athletics

    $156K

  • Lifecare Medical Center · Roseau, MN

    To purchase trophon2 ultrasound probe disinfection device fo, update video…

    $120K

  • North Star Neighbors · Bemidji, MN

    To support organization's operations

    $102K

  • White Earth Nation · White Earth, MN

    White earth natural resource division youth internship progr

    $95K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Education
  • Community development

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