Grants
54 million dollars* in approved grants helped enrich lives through a wide range of projects.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make something happen in your community? Tell us your plans. We provide grants to fund a wide range of projects involving education, human services, humanities, the arts and community development. Our grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public entities, serving residents of the East Metro area of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties in Minnesota. *2008 annual report
The Saint Paul Foundation accepts applications for grants from its Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds. Please note that Minnesota Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Collaborative Projects
ArtsLab supports a thriving regional arts ecosystem by developing the core leadership skills and management capabilities of arts organizations. Learn more at the ArtsLab Web site.
Central Corridor Funders Collaborative and Learning Network works to unlock the transformative potential of the new light rail transit line along the Central Corridor in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Learn more at the Collaborative's Web site.

