How much funding does GWBLCF Community Partners Grants provide?

GWBLCF Community Partners Grants provides US $1,000 - US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for GWBLCF Community Partners Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for GWBLCF Community Partners Grants?

Geography: Located in one of these communities to qualify. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals.

How often is GWBLCF Community Partners Grants offered?

GWBLCF Community Partners Grants runs on an annual cycle.

GWBLCF Community Partners Grants

Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Foundation will award up to $100,000 annually in one grant cycle using a competitive application process.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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.

Geography

Located in one of these communities to qualify

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

If your non-profit organization provides services to individuals across the Greater White Bear Lake area, you may qualify.)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes.
Not eligible: Political organizations or political campaigns.
Not eligible: Event sponsorship or annual fundraising drivesMulti-year requestsEndowments.
Not eligible: Debt retirement.
Not eligible: Projects that have already been completed.
Not eligible: Individual academic scholarships for post-secondary education.
Not eligible: Grants solely for the purpose of travel or conferences.
Not eligible: Government funding that has been reduced or eliminated

Overview

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.

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

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