GWBLCF Community Partners Grants

GWBLCF Community Partners Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: August 01, 2025

Summary

The GWBLCF Community Partners Grants support innovative nonprofit organizations and government entities serving the Greater White Bear Lake area. With up to $100,000 available annually, the grants focus on education, social services, health, arts, culture, and civic engagement. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, or government entities. This competitive grant cycle encourages projects that strengthen community ties and enhance the quality of life in the region.

Overview

Community Partners Grants The Community Partners Grants are competitive grants made to tax-exempt, non-profit organization or government entity that is doing innovative and meaningful work that fits within the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s mission. The Foundation will award up to $100,000 annually in one grant cycle using a competitive application process. Focus Areas Education – Grants will be made to support education; especially Early Education-12th grade and after-school programs. Social Services – Grants will be made to assist basic needs and support/strengthen families, children and youth. Health – Grants will be made that support health education, physical and mental health, and activities that reduce abuse or violence. Arts and Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities. Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote and preserve communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations: 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.Geographic AreaServe the residents of Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and Willernie as well as students in the White Bear (ISD #624) and Mahtomedi (ISD #832) School Districts. (An organization does not need to be located in one of these communities to qualify for a grant. If your non-profit organization provides services to individuals across the Greater White Bear Lake area, you may qualify.)

Ineligibility

Typically, we do not fund:IndividualsReligious organizations for religious purposesPolitical organizations or political campaignsEvent sponsorship or annual fundraising drivesMulti-year requestsEndowmentsDebt retirementProjects that have already been completedIndividual academic scholarships for post-secondary educationGrants solely for the purpose of travel or conferencesGovernment funding that has been reduced or eliminated