SACF Great Idea Competition Grant

The SACF Great Idea Competition, hosted by the Stillwater Area Community Foundation, invites innovative ideas aimed at enhancing local communities. With grants up to $10,000, applicants can propose projects that beautify, engage, or support underserved residents. Successful submissions should demonstrate community benefit and aim for completion within 12-18 months. Preference is given to first-time applicants in the last three years, fostering fresh contributions to community development.

The Stillwater Area Commuity Foundation is a Minnesota community foundation serving Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, May Township (including Withrow), Oak Park Heights, Stillwater and West Lakeland Township (north of Highway 94).
As long as it benefits one of our local communities, the Great Idea could be just about anything! For example, the next Great Idea may…
Beautify streetscapesAddress an environmental concernMake life more enjoyable for local residentsAddress needs of under-served community membersAttract visitors and engage residents
Selection criteria include:
The winning project should be targeted for completion within 12 – 18 months from grant receipt.

Eligibility

All grants must be made to a 501c3 nonprofit, government agency, church or school district. If you are applying as an individual, then a fiscal sponsor is required for you to receive a grant. The cause must benefit citizens within our service areaApplication must fully describe the project or program’s benefit to the community