New Richmond Area Community Foundation Competitive Grant

New Richmond Area Community Foundation Competitive Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Richmond Area Community Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The New Richmond Area Community Foundation Competitive Grant supports nonprofits and programs that enhance the quality of life in the New Richmond area. With a focus on Destiny Drivers like Leadership, Literacy, Hunger, Shelter, and Pathways, the foundation encourages applications from 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities. Priority is given to projects addressing community needs. The foundation fosters collaboration and serves as a resource to improve the local community, with deadlines for submissions on April 15 and October 15 each year.

Overview

Note: Competitive grant deadlines are April 15 and October 15 annually. Applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers and committee recommendations are presented to the Foundation board for approval. What We Do We operate a grants-making program that supports the important work of nonprofits and programs serving greater New Richmond. Our foundation also brings together people to explore concerns and issues impacting our community. Our programs and community investments are guided by Destiny Drivers. These areas of focus emerged from an intensive process to listen to community residents and create a vision for New Richmond’s future. Destiny Drivers Leadership: We work collaboratively to foster leadership capabilities among all segments of our community – from youth to elders.Literacy: The ability to read and write at an effective level is essential to individual and community well-being. We join in community-wide projects and initiatives that support a high level of literacy from early childhood through late adulthood among all citizens of our community.Hunger: Hunger can strike any individual or family struggling financially. We work collaboratively to educate the community on the immense issue of hunger and secure resources to combat hunger in our region.Pathways: Safe and accessible pathways contribute to the health and well-being of community residents. We leverage resources to create a comprehensive pathway system that connects residential areas with parks, schools, commerce, recreation areas, bike routes, and waterways. We support green spaces and open-air gathering places for the benefit of all.Shelter: More than just a warm place to rest, shelter is broadly defined as offering protection from the “storms” of life’s challenges. We invest in programs that combat homelessness, provide safe shelter, and promote affordable and stable housing.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The goal of our competitive grants program is to improve the fabric of the New Richmond community. The New Richmond area is generally defined as the area encompassing the School District of New Richmond. We recognize that there are services and programs that are provided by organizations located outside of this area that benefit the community. Service to greater New Richmond must be described in the grant application.Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or groups that have an appropriate fiscal sponsor, and government entities (i.e. schools and municipalities).Churches and religious organizations may apply for support for activities that benefit the larger community, but not for activities that have a specific religious purpose. Applicants may apply for project support or unrestricted/general support.Organizations may only submit one application per grant round.

Ineligibility

Grants cannot be made to individuals.The Foundation does not accept applications for funding for the following:EndowmentsRe-granting by another organizationPolitical organizationsDirect support of individuals