Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant

The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant supports projects in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed, focusing on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, and local government units within the watershed area. This grant aims to enhance water quality, promote green spaces, and foster community engagement through various initiatives.

The MLACF accepts grant applications for projects in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area (see below) that focus on one or more of the following:
Environmental stewardship and community beautification: Protecting and promoting water quality, natural habitats and green spaces.Economic vitality: Conducting outdoor recreational events and opportunities in environmentally conscientious ways.Sustainable farming and food programs: Bringing thoughtfully raised, nutrient-rich foods to the hungry in our communities.Community pride: Bringing natural history to life through art, cultural events and storytelling and recognizing volunteers who drive the vitality of our area.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include organizations within the geographic area defined as the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area:501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, other local units of government and community groups operating through a mission-related fiscal host with the appropriate tax-exempt status.The Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area includes: Cities of Isle, Garrison, Onamia, Vineland and Wahkon; Mille Lacs Band of the Ojibwe; Townships of Bay Lake, Eastside, Garrison, Hazelton, Isle Harbor, Kathio, Lakeside, Malmo, Roosevelt, South Harbor and Wealthwood