How much funding does HickoryTech Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for HickoryTech Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is HickoryTech Fund Grant offered?

HickoryTech Fund Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

HickoryTech Fund Grant

Q: Who is eligible for HickoryTech Fund Grant?

Not funded: Organizations without a 501(c)(3) IRS exempt status; Except for some government organizations; Such as schools.

Mankato Area Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning January 1, 2026”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Grants will be awarded to organizations within or benefitting Consolidated Communications' southern Minnesota service area, including the communities of: Mankato, North Mankato, Amboy, Cambria, Eagle Lake, Ellendale, Faribault, Garden City, Good Thunder, Janesville, Lake Crystal, Madison Lake,…
Clair, St.
Peter, Vernon Center and Waseca.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations without a 501(c)(3) IRS exempt status
Not eligible: Except for some government organizations
Not eligible: Such as schools
Not eligible: Organizations that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference or national origin.
Not eligible: Individuals.
Not eligible: Political activities or organizations.
Not eligible: Religious organizations for sectarian purposes.
Not eligible: Fraternal, veteran or labor groups when serving only their membership.
Not eligible: Special occasion or goodwill advertising.
Not eligible: Loans or loan guarantees.
Not eligible: Cause related marketing.

Overview

The HickoryTech Fund, a part of the Mankato Area Foundation, supports community initiatives in Southern Minnesota. This fund, previously known as the Consolidated Communications Community Fund, has a rich history of contributing $7 million since 1963 to enhance local lives.

The mission of the HickoryTech Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is to support local initiatives and critical community needs across Southern Minnesota.
Since 1963, the Community Fund has contributed $7 million to improve our communities and we are proud of the positive impact these funds have had on the lives of area residents and pleased the HickoryTech Fund will continue to support our region.

Eligibility

Grants will be awarded to organizations within or benefitting Consolidated Communications' southern Minnesota service area, including the communities of: Mankato, North Mankato, Amboy, Cambria, Eagle Lake, Ellendale, Faribault, Garden City, Good Thunder, Janesville, Lake Crystal, Madison Lake, Mapleton, New Richland, Nicollet, Pemberton, St. Clair, St. Peter, Vernon Center and Waseca.

Ineligibility

What Consolidated Communications grants do not support:Organizations without a 501(c)(3) IRS exempt status, except for some government organizations, such as schools.Organizations that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference or national origin.Individuals.Political activities or organizations.Religious organizations for sectarian purposes.Fraternal, veteran or labor groups when serving only their membership.Special occasion or goodwill advertising.Loans or loan guarantees.Cause related marketing.

What Mankato Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 100
Total given: $3.52M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,100–$539K

By dollars: Minnesota 89%, Iowa 4%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Mankato, MN; North Mankato, MN; Saint Peter, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota · Mankato, MN

Program assistance

$539K
Greater Mankato Area United Way · Mankato, MN

Program assistance

$254K
Echo Food Shelf · Mankato, MN

Program assistance

$234K
Region Nine Development Commission · Mankato, MN

Program assistance

$166K
Twin Rivers Council for the Arts · Mankato, MN

Program assistance

$100K