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CURRENT GRANTS - NOVEMBER 2025
The Promise Act Grants
The Promise Act Grants
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)
Website: Promise Act Grants Information and Application
Overview
The Promise Act Grants support initiatives focused on enhancing educational opportunities and improving outcomes for young people in Southern Minnesota. The grants prioritize programs that serve children and youth, particularly those who are underrepresented or facing challenges in achieving their full potential. Funded initiatives may include educational programs, skill-building workshops, and youth-centered services that foster personal growth, academic success, and career readiness.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit):
Nonprofit / Government Entities
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Nonprofit organizations and government entities located in Southern Minnesota.
Programs must focus on children and youth from birth to 24 years old.
Preference is given to projects that address educational inequities and foster career readiness and success, particularly among youth in rural areas.
Applicants must demonstrate sustainability and potential for long-term impact of the proposed project.
Application Deadline:
Typically in the fall; applicants should check the SMIF website for exact dates.
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Education
Youth Development
Career Readiness
Skill-Building Programs
Equity in Education
Contact Information:
Promise Act Grants Information and Application
