Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Availability: Applications accepted year-round”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Only accessible through nonprofit organizations or human services agencies

Other requirements

  • Individual applicants must work through a caseworker, pastor, or First Call 211

Overview

Availability: Applications accepted year-round

Purpose

Provide crisis funding to help individuals or families in the Deer River (56636) area experiencing a crisis of some kind.

Types of Crisis Funding

  • Shelter
  • Utilities
  • Transportation

Eligibility

  • Only accessible through nonprofit organizations or human services agencies
  • Individual applicants must work through a caseworker, pastor, or First Call 211

For Individuals Needing Help

If you are in need of assistance, contact:

  • Your caseworker
  • Your pastor
  • First Call 211 (see contact information below)

Contact

First Call 211: Website and phone information available through the foundation
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Phone: 218-999-9100
Address: 350 NW 1st Ave, Suite E, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

How to Apply

Application Process for Nonprofit Organizations

Applications are submitted online through the Grant Portal.

  1. Organizations can apply on behalf of eligible individuals
  2. Click "Apply Now"
  3. Create an account
  4. Complete the online application form
  5. Submit through the portal

For Individuals Seeking Assistance

Individuals cannot apply directly. Instead:

  1. Contact your caseworker or pastor
  2. Or contact First Call 211 for assistance
  3. They will help connect you with available resources

Questions

For questions, call 218-999-9100.

What Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
50
Total given
$1.08M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,200–$133K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 98%, Ohio 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MN; Deer River, MN; Bigfork, MN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club Inc · Grand Rapids, MN

    Sports & recreation

    $133K

  • Second Harvest North Central Food · Grand Rapids, MN

    Annual distribution

    $84K

  • Itasca Orchestra and Strings · Grand Rapids, MN

    Arts & culture

    $60K

  • Grand Itasca Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN

    Annual distribution

    $57K

  • First Call for Help 211 · Grand Rapids, MN

    Health & well-being

    $57K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Hardship
  • Human services

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