Grants
The Northfield Area Foundation makes annual grants to local organizations, with applications due November 1 and the grants made in February. A list of the organizations that have received grants since 2001 is available on request. Informational meetings on the grant process are usually held in September.
Applying for a Grant
The Northfield Area Foundation accepts and administers gifts from many sources to help meet the needs of the community. The endowment itself, which continues to grow and yield earnings each year, is managed by The Minnesota Community Foundation, a public charity that manages and administers funds for the benefit of organizations and communities throughout Minnesota.
Charitable disbursements of undesignated funds are directed by the Advisory Board with assistance from the Grants Review Committee. Except in unusual circumstances, the Foundation’s typical grant is in the range of $1,000 to $5,000.
Once a completed grant application is received, careful consideration is given to each request. The Grants Review Committee reviews the proposal for demonstrated need, ethical practices, fiscal responsibility, and ability to achieve project goals. The committee forwards its recommendations to the Northfield Area Foundation Advisory Board for final approval. Each recommendation is reviewed by the Advisory Board in terms of its general eligibility and conformity to the Foundation’s guidelines, the available funds, and project feasibility.
Grant Guidelines (pdf)
Grant Application (pdf)
Grants 2008 (pdf)