ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant

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The Paynesville Area Community Foundation aims to foster lasting, positive change in the Paynesville area by providing leadership and financial support, enhancing community partnerships to advance local projects and initiatives.

Type of Support

Overview

The ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant aims to foster community development in the ROCORI area by providing leadership and financial support that fosters community partnership to advance projects or initiatives. The grant focuses on supporting education (particularly K-12 and after-school programs), social services (especially those strengthening families, children, and youth), arts and culture (to enhance appreciation of diverse cultures and improve cultural opportunities), and civic activities (to build, promote, and preserve communities).

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MN (Stearns County)
Organization Type
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Schools
Government entities
Other
  • Serves cities of Rockville, Cold Spring, Richmond; including an approximate 5 mile radius around each city
  • New or expanded programs/projects
  • Capital projects
  • Other strategic investments that will have a lasting impact
  • Organizations may only submit one grant application per year

Ineligibility

Individuals
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Political organizations or political campaigns
Endowments
Debt retirement or deficit financing
Scholarships or medical research
Grants for travel or conferences
Projects that have already been completed
500 – 5k

Submission

Review Criteria

Preferred Criteria:

  • Seek to create enduring beneficial change within the community.
  • Encourage and participate in cooperative endeavors, engaging with various stakeholders including other nonprofit organizations, governmental bodies, businesses, and community groups.
  • Expected to improve life quality significantly and possess the capability to attract further contributions to the community.
  • Initiatives or schemes that champion diversity, inclusion, and equity, aligning with our Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy.

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