Grant Resources
Grantmaking Updates in Response to COVID-19
In times of crisis, we recognize that the ways we support our community need to be flexible and responsive.
Through conversations with community members, we are listening, learning and evaluating how we can best support you through the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of March 30, 2020, organizations with a current grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and/or Mardag Foundation may use current grant funds to address challenges that have arisen because of the COVID-19 community crisis.
Additionally, current grant applicants may amend their grant applications to address challenges and urgent needs that have arisen because of the COVID-19 community crisis.
If you are interested in making any changes to your current grant or application, please email your program officer.
We are also reviewing our future grantmaking to ensure that our offerings are flexible and responsive as community needs change.
Thank you for the leadership and support you provide every day across our state. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner and face these new challenges together.
Application Dates
Find key dates for the following grant opportunities: Building Community Capacity program, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation grants
Open Nov. 12, 2019 – Close Jan. 7, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Applications will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on January 7
Decisions on applications accepted for board review will be made in May 2020
Open May 12, 2020 – Close July 7, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Applications will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on July 7
Decisions on applications accepted for board review will be made in November 2020
Resources
Grantseeker user guide and FAQs
Find application FAQs and instructions on how to access and use the grantee portal.
Fiscal sponsor agreement form
Building Community Capacity Grants
Grant guidelines
Find out what areas and types of work our Building Community Capacity grants fund.
Application questions and sample budget
Partner Foundation Grant Resources
For more information, visit the F. R. Bigelow Foundation website.
For more information, visit the Mardag Foundation website.
Reporting
Current grantees can use this form to file final reports.
Refer to your grant agreement for the final report due date
Current grantees can use this form to file interim reports.
Refer to your grant agreement to determine if an interim report is required and for the interim report due date