Immigrant & Refugee Grant Program

Immigrant & Refugee Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marbrook Corporate Foundation
Amount: More than US $5,000
Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Summary

The Immigrant & Refugee Grant Program by Marbrook Foundation aims to empower and educate immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities. It focuses on initiatives that foster intercultural learning, create safe learning environments for youth, and promote financial independence. The foundation supports programs that blend cultures and address the challenges faced by new immigrants and refugees, ultimately contributing to community well-being. Applications are accepted for various types of grants, with a focus on inclusivity and empowerment.

Overview

NOTE: Invitations for full applications will be sent in early February. Mission The mission of Marbrook Foundation is to promote the values of the Brooks family by making grants and focusing involvement in designated charitable areas and causes that reflect those values. Immigrants and Refugee Empowerment and Education In the spring, a granting focus is on Support for Immigrants and Refugees. We fund programs serving Immigrants and Refugees in the seven county metro area. What we fund: Marbrook Foundation is interested in supporting initiatives or organizations that educate and include new immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities. Marbrook Foundation believes that addressing the opportunities and challenges that come with blending cultures, languages and beliefs strengthen our shared communities and contribute to the well-being of all citizens. Focus Areas For immigrant and refugee programs,priority is given to programs that primarily serve immigrants & refugees and share synergies between two or more of these grant making focus areas: Intentional intercultural learning, and cross-cultural experiences Culturally safe and conducive learning environments for youth. These programs may include a focus on mindfulness, and stable environments for families Financial independence, entrepreneurship and employment in the community Leadership programs and empowerment of community leaders

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements:Programs that serve Immigrants and Refugees, with priority given to programs that primarily serve immigrants & refugees Programs located and serving individuals within the seven country metro area Organization must have 501(c)(3) status or be fiscally sponsoredThe Foundation will consider applications for:Capital campaigns Multi-year grants General operating grantsThe Foundation accepts no more than one proposal per year from each organization.After five consecutive years of giving to an organization, Marbrook will cease making grants to the organization for at least one year, per the Foundation’s phase-out policy.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund: Individual college and academic scholarships Programs that provide only ESL services Arts related programs (please refer to Arts granting) Health clinics, health services and medical treatment Food shelves, food stamp or free meal programs Affordable housing Conferences and events Start-up organizations Grants directly to individuals