Grants and Programs
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation enables donors to make a difference in our community through grants, scholarships and programs. A collaborative effort of donors, volunteers, board and committee members and staff of the Community Foundation determine the greatest needs in these areas.
Grants
In order to receive a grant from the Community Foundation, you must be a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization (or have a nonprofit or not-for-profit mission with a fiscal agent who carries a valid 501(c)(3) status. If you have questions, please call the Community Foundation at: (218) 999-9100.
If you do not have your own tax ID number, and use a fiscal agent, please enter 99-9999999 (2 digits a dash and 7 digits) for the registration portion at the grant portal.
Submit a Rural Leadership Application
Submit an Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund Application
“What I do you cannot do; but what you do, I cannot do. The needs are great, and none of us, including me, ever do great things.
But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” – Mother Teresa
Programs
Programs are on-going activities that provide financial support and resources to specific area of interest from certain predefined funds. Programs are only administered through nonprofit organizations. For more information about a specific Program, select the appropriate link below.
Some of Our Current Programs Include:
· The Itasca County Sharing Fund
· The Rural Leadership Access Fund
