The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF) seeks to make smaller grants for general operations and programs to address changing community needs.
Donor Name: Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Crow Wing County (MN) and Cass County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/22/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $15,000
Details:
The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF) supports specific community initiatives through a variety of grants. BLACF seeks to make smaller grants for general operations and programs to address changing community needs. BLACF also seeks to make significant grants that will bring about community-wide, lasting, and positive changes in the Brainerd Lakes area. BLACF is looking to provide leadership and financial support that goes beyond the grant in order to advance the project or initiative that needs a large dollar amount to get started or completed.
Focus Areas
- Bridging the Opportunity Gap
- Grants for projects that support disadvantaged youth and help them participate in events, activities or related programs that build skills and career knowledge that help lead to future success
- Community Enhancement and Economic Development
- Community Economic Vitality and Sustainability
- Welcoming Communities
- Access to music, arts and especially those made available to the disadvantaged or open to all
- Projects that aid in the solution of current community problems or challenges.
Funding Information
- Funding Amount Range: $2,500 to $15,000 – Difference Maker Grants may be awarded up to $30,000 level and option for multi-year funding, by invitation only.
Eligible Organizations
- 501(c) 3 nonprofit Organizations, schools or government entities.
For more information, visit Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation.