Funding Amount

US $500 - US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • A group that doesn’t fit in any of those categories must apply through a fiscal agent willing to accept responsibility for the project.

Overview

The Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant supports projects that provide long-term benefits to the Glencoe community. It emphasizes economic development, health and wellness, and addressing underserved needs. Grants range from $500 to $2,000 and are available to 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies. The foundation aims to create a lasting legacy through donor-supported initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the area.

The income from these gifts is awarded to projects that serve the best interests of the area.
Grants
Grant proposals should demonstrate a benefit within the Glencoe area.
Grants range between $500-$2,000.

Eligibility

All proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) organization, a unit of government or a public agency. A group that doesn’t fit in any of those categories must apply through a fiscal agent willing to accept responsibility for the project.

What Southwest Initiative Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
166
Total given
$4.86M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,045–$343K
  • By dollars: Minnesota >99%, South Dakota <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Willmar, MN; Marshall, MN; Worthington, MN.
  • <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • ISD #466 - Dassel-Cokato · Cokato, MN

    Dc charger robotics, industrial technology department

    $343K

  • City of Marshall · Marshall, MN

    Marshall aquatic center project, welcoming week event

    $323K

  • City of Tracy · Tracy, MN

    Tracy central park improvements, tracy community center

    $212K

  • Little Huskies Learning Center · Jackson, MN

    Lhlc - security system, lhlc- remick loan support, lhc- facility renovations

    $190K

  • Wallin Education Partners · Saint Paul, MN

    2024-25 yellow medicine east scholarships

    $134K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development
  • Economic services
  • Health disparities
  • Quality of life

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