MGFRA Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
July 1, 2027
276 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: July
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Age: Be a high school senior or current college student up to age 24, OR up to age 30 if you have served in the military
Other requirements
- Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Relationship: Be a child, grandchild, or dependent of a current or retired Maple Grove firefighter or police officer
- Service: Be a current Maple Grove Fire or Police Explorer
- Academic Standing: Demonstrate good academic performance and a commitment to community service
Overview
Geographic Scope: Maple Grove, Minnesota, US
Purpose: Empowering the next generation of public servants by supporting the educational aspirations of families connected to local fire and police departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Relationship: Be a child, grandchild, or dependent of a current or retired Maple Grove firefighter or police officer
- Service: Be a current Maple Grove Fire or Police Explorer
- Age: Be a high school senior or current college student up to age 24, OR up to age 30 if you have served in the military
- Academic Standing: Demonstrate good academic performance and a commitment to community service
Selection Criteria
The selection committee evaluates applications based on:
- Academic achievements
- Community service and involvement
- Personal essays and recommendations
Timeline
- Application Deadline: July 1st
- Selection Date: Applications reviewed and selected by July 23rd
- Award Distribution: Distributed directly to the institution by September 1st
- Notification: Recipients notified via email and announced on website and social media
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Download Resources: Review the Application Process and Scholarship FAQ documents to ensure accurate completion
2. Complete the Form: Fill out all required sections on the Application Form, including:
- Personal information
- Academic achievements
- Community involvement
3. Submit Supporting Documents: Email the following to vice_president@mgfra.org:
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Any other required materials
Required Materials
- Completed Application Form
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
Submission Format
- Email submission to: vice_president@mgfra.org
- Include all supporting documents as attachments
What Maple Grove Firefighters Relief actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $60K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,200–$20K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Maple Grove, MN; Champlin, MN; Dayton, MN.
Example grants
Firefighters for Healing Foundation · Champlin, MN
$20K
Maple Grove Community Organization · Maple Grove, MN
$15K
Magus Foundation · Dayton, MN
$10K
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church · Brooklyn Park, MN
$7,500
Osseo School District 279 · Maple Grove, MN
To support various extra curricular activities
$7,200
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- First responders
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