Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants

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.

Here's Who We Are
Mission:
Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community.
Everyone is welcome at the Community Foundation table.
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.
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.

Eligibility

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.