Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support
Little Falls/Morrison County Grants - General Operating Support Program and Small Grants Program
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
167562
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
USA: Minnesota: Morrison County
Important Dates
Deadline: 06/17/27 11:59 PM CST
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Grant Description
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for general operating support and projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to help local citizens maintain and develop vibrant, healthy, and strong communities. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, arts, children, education, and music. Organizations must be located in Morrison County.
In order to be eligible in this funding area, organizations must be able to demonstrate:
- That they are working to increase the community’s access to their services through scholarships, hands-on activities, community venues, workshops, discounts, or other innovations
- That they are working in measurable ways to increase their sustainability
- Their capacity to engage their community in their services
- Support from their community (through volunteerism, membership, in-kind, or other types of support)
Musser Fund grants in this area are available through two distinct programs – the General Operating Support Program and the Small Grants Program. An organization may not apply to both grant programs in one year.
General Operating Support Program:
- Grants are provided in order to help increase sustainable, organizational strength, and the ability of organizations to meet the needs of their communities.
Small Grants Program:
- Priority is placed on organizations that:
- Demonstrate a clear plan and a clear need for the project or equipment
- Demonstrate how the project or equipment will:
- Help to increase the community’s access to their services, and/or
- Help to build organizational sustainability
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in Morrison County, MN (organizations with fiscal sponsors are not eligible)
- Local units of Government
General Operating Support Program: Organizations with annual expenses of $1 million or less may apply for General Operating Support in this area.
Small Grants Program: There is no organizational budget size limit in this granting area.
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in Morrison County, MN (organizations with fiscal sponsors are not eligible)
- Local units of Government
General Operating Support Program: Organizations with annual expenses of $1 million or less may apply for General Operating Support in this area.
Small Grants Program: There is no organizational budget size limit in this granting area.
Ineligible
What Will Not be Funded:
- Capital campaigns
- Festivals and Conferences
- Advocacy
- Funds that will be re-granted
- Capital campaigns
- Festivals and Conferences
- Advocacy
- Funds that will be re-granted
Pre-Application Information
Timeline:
• The online application will be available May 17 – June 17, 2027.
• Funding decisions will be announced in November 2027.
Proposals are accepted up until 11:59 pm CST on the deadline day listed under each granting initiative.
FAQs:
https://musserfund.org/faqs/
• The online application will be available May 17 – June 17, 2027.
• Funding decisions will be announced in November 2027.
Proposals are accepted up until 11:59 pm CST on the deadline day listed under each granting initiative.
FAQs:
https://musserfund.org/faqs/
Estimated Size of Grant
All grants: Up to $10,000
Term of Contract
General Operating Support Program: Grants in this program may be up to three consecutive years. Applications are accepted for one year of funding at a time. It is possible for organizations to apply for and receive funding for up to three consecutive years.
Small Grants Program: Grants are available to support one-time small projects.
Small Grants Program: Grants are available to support one-time small projects.
Contact Information
Apply Online (from May 17, 2027):
https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=musserfund
Direct questions to: admin@musserfund.org or call 612-825-2024
https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=musserfund
Direct questions to: admin@musserfund.org or call 612-825-2024
RFP & Supporting Documents
