Alexandria “Difference Maker” Grants
Application Open Date: May 1, 2026 | Deadline: June 30, 2026
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Most of the grants we award came from funds established to support specific causes or from donor advised funds, where the donor recommends grants from the fund to support charities that interest them.
In addition to these funds, the Foundation administers a number of funds that award grants for which nonprofits may apply on a competitive basis. For listings of competitive grant opportunities, please visit the grant page of our specific community funds. Specific criteria, grant guidelines and grant application forms are provided for each grant opportunity.
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Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants
Application Open Date: August 1, 2026 | Deadline: September 30, 2026
Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants
Application Open Date: November 15, 2025 | Deadline: January 15, 2026
Central Minnesota “Difference Maker” Grants
Application Open Date: February 1, 2026 | Deadline: March 31, 2026
Central Minnesota Arts Grants
Application Open Date: February 1, 2026 | Deadline: March 31, 2026
Central Minnesota Boys and Men Grants
Application Open Date: September 1, 2026 | Deadline: October 31, 2026
Central Minnesota Special Needs Grants
Application Open Date: September 1, 2026 | Deadline: October 31, 2026
Central Minnesota Women’s Fund Grants
Application Open Date: August 1, 2026 | Deadline: September 30, 2026
Derby Community Foundation Community Enrichment Grant Application
Application Open Date: July 1, 2025 | Deadline: September 30, 2025
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant – Fall
Application Open Date: September 1, 2025 | Deadline: October 15, 2025
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant – Spring
Application Open Date: February 14, 2025 | Deadline: April 15, 2025
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Partners Grants
Application Open Date: August 1, 2025 | Deadline: September 30, 2025
Our Grant Philosophy
CommunityGiving is proud to have hundreds of charitable funds set up supporting philanthropic causes throughout the state, and a few throughout the nation. Our funds, and the grants given from them, are as varied in their goal as our donors are. While many focus on education, human services and religious organizations, there are a number which focus on diversity issues, animal health and rights, arts and culture, civic affairs and more!
We serve as a connecting point between you – the nonprofit – and donors, making the community stronger in a fiscally responsible way.