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CURRENT GRANTS - AUGUST 2025
The Shoreview Community Foundation Grant
The Shoreview Community Foundation Grant
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Shoreview Community Foundation
Website: Shoreview Community Foundation Grants
Overview
The Shoreview Community Foundation funds projects that enrich community life in Shoreview, Minnesota. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $12,000 and support initiatives in arts and culture, recreation, community enhancement, leadership development, human services, and historical preservation. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and religious institutions (for non-religious, community-focused projects). Applications must include organizational information, a project description, budget, and evaluation plan. Funding decisions are announced by October 30, 2025, and grantees are required to share project updates and publicity materials.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit): Nonprofit (501(c)(3) organizations), Government Entities, and Religious Institutions (for community projects without religious content)
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Applicants must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, governmental body, or religious institution (with community-focused, non-religious programming).
Propose projects that directly benefit residents of Shoreview.
Programs located near Shoreview may qualify if they demonstrate significant impact for Shoreview residents.
Grant proposals must include a clear project description, organizational details, budget, and evaluation measures.
Grant Requests Not Accepted:
General operating expenses
Religious or political programs
Sports teams
Health care programs
Fundraising events
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 (applications open August 15, 2025)
Grant Amount: $1,000 – $12,000 (larger requests considered for high-impact projects)
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Arts & Culture
Recreation
Community Enhancement
Leadership Development
Human Services
Historical Preservation
Contact Information: Shoreview Community Foundation
