Wells Foundation General Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
October 1, 2026
176 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Wells Foundation General Grants
Mission Focus: Funding social initiatives through innovative and entrepreneurial action to address homelessness, particularly among youth and veterans in Minnesota.
- Minnesota, with particular emphasis on the Twin Cities metro area
Geographic Scope
- Primary Focus: Ending homelessness among youth and veterans
- Program Areas: Housing, employment readiness, education, healthcare, mental health services, skill building, food assistance, rental assistance, transportation, advocacy
- Approach: Supporting organizations that use practical means to address identified needs and reach demonstrable goals
Funding Focus Areas
- Maximum Award: $10,000 per applicant organization per year
- Grant Coordination: Wells Foundation leverages contributions by coordinating with other foundations whenever possible
Funding Limitations
- Programs serving low-income individuals and families
- Youth experiencing homelessness and/or exploitation
- Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Early childhood education and development
- Workforce development and employment training
- Housing and housing support services
- Organizations providing measurable outcomes and addressing root causes of social problems
What They Fund
- Not explicitly stated in provided materials
What They Don't Fund
- Founded in the late 1880s as a settlement house
- Committed to making a difference in the community for over 130 years
- Focus on homelessness has been primary emphasis for the last 10+ years
Organization Background
- Email: ramsbottomjohn1@gmail.com
- Website: wellsfound.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Timeline:
Application Process:
1. Submit application during the July 1 - October 1 window
2. The Wells Board will acknowledge receipt immediately
3. Follow-up response will be provided within three weeks
Required Documents:
Submit exactly three (3) PDF documents via email to ramsbottomjohn1@gmail.com:
1. Minnesota Common Grant Application Form
- Available online at form provider (link referenced in application page)
- Standardized form designed to simplify the grant-seeking process
- Reduces time spent rearranging information across different applications
2. Cover Letter must address:
- What specific activities or programs you would like Wells Foundation to fund?
- How your program will address the root cause of the social problem
- How your organization proposes to create solutions with measurable outcomes
- How will you report annually on your activities?
3. Financial Statements
- Most current Balance Sheet
- Most current Income Statement
Optional Supporting Materials:
- Wells Foundation prefers additional materials be submitted as links to pages on the organization's website
- One additional PDF document (which may contain multiple pages) may be submitted, but review is not guaranteed
- All documents must be in PDF format
Submission Format:
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