Apply for a Grant
Let's Get Started
To apply for a Building Community Capacity grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation or Mardag Foundation, follow the three steps below.
Step 1: Talk to a Program Officer
All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to call or email one of our program officers before applying to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Step 2: Find Application Materials
Our grant resources page has the documents and guidelines you need to apply for a grant.
- Grant round dates and application deadlines
- Grant guidelines
- Instructions on how to access our grant portal
- Sample budgets
- Interim and final report forms for current grantees
Step 3: Apply Now
2020 Round 1 applications
Open Nov. 12, 2019 – Close Jan. 7, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Applications will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on January 7
2020 Round 2 applications
Open May 12, 2020 – Close June 7, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Applications will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on June 7
Ready to apply? Use our grant portal to apply for a grant.
(To apply for grants from Community Sharing Fund or Management Improvement Fund, please see those pages.)