Small and Mighty Nonprofit Grants
The application for the Small and Mighty Nonprofit Grants is now closed.
The Initiative Foundation is pleased to offer Small and Mighty (SAM) Nonprofit Grants to support program and project needs of small nonprofit organizations making a difference across Central Minnesota. These flexible grants are designed to help organizations sustain their current work or grow their impact. These grants are supported in part by a gift from Debra Prazak.
Eligible organizations must have annual operating expenses of $100,000 or less.
Important Dates
- Oct. 1, 2026, at 4 p.m.: Application closes
- Grant selection notifications will be made within three weeks of the application deadline.
- Oct. 31, 2027: Proposed work must be completed and final report submitted.
Other Grant Opportunities
The Initiative Foundation makes grants throughout the year for projects and programs that advance our mission to empower people across Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity.
We seek to make grants across the 14 counties and two Native nations of Central Minnesota.
Grant Questions
We encourage prospective applicants to reach out with questions or to discuss whether an idea may be a good fit. The Initiative Foundation team is happy to provide guidance and support throughout the process. Staff support is typically available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.
Initiative Foundation staff members respect that there are varying levels of experience in completing applications and encourage open communication with applicants needing additional assistance. Send an email to [email protected] with questions.
