How much funding does MCN Voter Engagement Grants provide?

MCN Voter Engagement Grants provides $5,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for MCN Voter Engagement Grants?

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

MCN Voter Engagement Grants

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MCN Voter Engagement Grants

Overview: MCN offers grants to support nonprofit organizations conducting voter engagement work in Minnesota, including voter registration, combating misinformation, and encouraging voting participation.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Focus Areas:

Voter registration and education

Encouraging voting participation

Educating voters on newly redrawn districts

Correcting misinformation following elections

Coalition building for democracy work

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Organizations with demonstrated capacity for community advocacy (especially for Category 2)

Prioritized populations and geographies considered in selection

Grant Categories:

Category 1: $5,000

Category 2: $10,000 - $25,000 (requires history of successful community organizing)

Funding Sources: McKnight Foundation and anonymous funder

History: In 2022, MCN received $197,000 from funders, then secured an additional $143,000 for a total of $340,000 to distribute. The program received 90 applications requesting $1,225,816 total, funding 27% of applications (27 grantees).

Selection Process: Applications reviewed by committee of six individuals including nonprofit partners, MCN board members, and staff with diverse backgrounds. Selection based on grant framework including prioritized populations, geography, voter engagement strategy, and budget plan.

Contact: MCN offices at 2314 University Ave W, #20, St. Paul, MN 55114

How to Apply

Application Process

Selection Criteria:

Grant framework alignment

Prioritized populations and geographic representation

Quality of voter engagement strategy

Budget plan quality

For Category 2 applicants: history of successful community organizing

Review Committee: Applications reviewed by six-person committee including nonprofit partners, MCN board members, and staff with diverse racial and geographic backgrounds.

Competitive Process: Limited funding means competitive selection with difficult decisions required. Committee conducts thoughtful discussions on applications and makes final selections.

Note: Application materials not fully detailed in source documents. Contact MCN directly for specific application requirements and timeline.

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