Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants

Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CommunityGiving
Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: August 03, 2025

Summary

The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF) provides grants aimed at fostering positive change in the Sauk Centre area. With a focus on youth, health, civic engagement, culture, and productive aging, the foundation supports initiatives that connect community resources and inspire collaboration. Eligible organizations include nonprofits and schools within the Sauk Centre School District. Grants range from $3,000 to $20,000, with a preference for projects that promote innovation and inclusivity, while not funding political campaigns or religious purposes.

Overview

Here's Who We Are Mission: Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community. We Believe In: Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … Forever Our duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donors Inspiring philanthropy across generations Utilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive change Our responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography We Value: Community-We bring people together to leave our world better than we found it. Everyone is welcome at the Community Foundation table. Integrity - We recognize that our assets are our people, capital and reputation. If any of these is ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore. Commitment - We possess an authentic and genuine dedication to the communities and people we serve. Innovation -We are committed to being flexible and improving what we do and how we do it, each and every day. Optimism -We have a “can-do” attitude that inspires creative solutions. Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF) seeks to make grants that will help build our community in bringing about a lasting, positive change in the Sauk Centre area. The SCACF is looking to provide leadership and financial support that builds a community partnership in order to advance the project or initiatives. Focus Areas: Youth and Education – Grants will be made to support youth initiatives and education including Pre- K-12 and after-school programs. Health and Recreation – Grants will be made to support and promote recreation, health education, physical and mental health and activities that reduce abuse and violence. Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote and preserve communities. Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities. Productive Aging- Grants will be made to support programs and activities that promote healthy aging in place, reduce isolation of seniors and improve their quality of life. Capital - Limited one time funding may be requested for a capital project from a local non-profit agency that serves a wide cross-section of the community. The project must significantly improve their ability to live out their mission efficiently and well into the future. $10,000 maximum request for a purely capital grant that does not tie to a focus area above. $15,000 may be requested for a project that blends both capital need and a specific focus area above. Funding Funding Amount Range: $3,000 - $20,000 per project

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations: 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.Geographic Area: Serves the Sauk Centre School District (ISD 743) area

Ineligibility

What We Don't Fund:Individuals Religious organizations for religious purposesPolitical organizations or political campaigns. Endowments Debt retirement or deficit financing Grants for travel or conferences