Grant Info and Application: Q & A

How much can I ask for?

Large Grants will be awarded up to $5,000; Small Grants up to $1,000.

What types of programs will be supported?

In keeping with its mission "to nurture the unique community assets of St. Anthony Park to secure a strong and vibrant neighborhood for future generations," the Foundation has identified the following priority areas for its grants program:

  •  Education
  • The Arts and Humanities
  • Community Economic Development 
  • Energy Conservation
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Housing
Projects that foster volunteerism and collaboration among organizations are strongly encouraged.

What programs will NOT be supported?
Grants will not be given for:
  • Political causes or candidates
  • Individuals
  • Travel by groups or individuals
  • General public improvements that should be paid by the city or school district
  • Religious purposes (however, churches are welcome to apply for grants for non-sectarian programs or initiatives.) 
Who may apply for a grant? 
Not-for-profit organizations, neighborhood and community-based groups serving the needs of St. Anthony Park are eligible for funding. For the purposes of this grant program, "St. Anthony Park" includes the St. Anthony Park Community Council boundaries, the University Grove area, 1666 Coffman, the Fulham block of Lauderdale and the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota.

What is the application deadline and when will grant recipients be announced?
Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight of the 3rd Friday in March; recipients will be notified by May 1.

How does an organization apply for a grant?
Complete the "Grant Application Form" and submit with your proposal including the information requested in the "Grant Application Guidelines" (if grant request is above $1,000) to:
Jon Schumacher (Tel: 651-641-1455)
Executive Director 
St. Anthony Park Community Foundation
PO Box 8038
St. Paul, MN 55108-0038

Download Grant Application Here  

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