Three Rivers Community Foundation

If you are not sure your project meets our grant qualifications, we encourage you to contact the foundation to discuss it. We are a pay-it-forward foundation, committed to returning the proceeds of our endowment for the betterment of our local community. We want to work with local service providers to help you get the funds you need.

When the grant application opens May 1, you can complete and submit your entire grant application through the Initiative Foundation Online Grant System. The grant application will not be available on the portal until the grant program opens on May 1.

Tips for Completing Your Application

Complete all questions on the application form to provide full details about your project and funding needs
Gather these required documents so they are ready to upload with your application. We can accept files in doc, docx, xlsx or PDF format.

• Project Budget
• IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Determination Letter OR
• If utilizing a fiscal host, attach both the IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Determination Letter AND a letter from the fiscal host accepting responsibility for this grant

Complete and review your proposal. If you can’t complete the entire application at one time, you can save your work to finish it later. Select “Save & Finish Later” before exiting the system. When your application is complete, select “Review & Submit.” This will take you to the “Review Application” page.
Submit your proposal. Review your proposal carefully. If everything is correct, click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page. Remember to upload all required documents first. You will not be able to retrieve or edit your application once it has been submitted. A copy also will be included in your confirmation email.

You will receive a confirmation email that your proposal was received. Please ensure grants@ifound.org is on your safe list.

For technical issues or questions about the Initiative Foundation online grant application system, email: Kthoma@ifound.org

2023

• Every Meal—Weekend Meal Program: $1,500
• Options, Inc.—Outside Options: $2,500
• A Spark of Possibilities—More Green Time Instead of Screen Time: $2,000
• Senior Community Services—Enabling Independence and Housing Choice for Seniors: $1,000
• Faith in Action in Sherburne County—Furniture for Families Program: $1,000
• Community Aid of Elk River—Kids Weekend Package Program: $5,000
• Main Street Family Services—Programing and Staff Development: $4,000
• Elk River Timber Bay—Mentorship for At-risk Youth: $2,500
• Elk River YMCA—Childcare Scholarships: $2,500
• Granny’s Closet—Good Nights From Granny’s: $2,500
• Sherburne County Area United Way—Community Connect: $1,000
• Open Doors For Youth—Connecting Youth Experiencing Homelessness to a Brighter Future: $2,000
• Magnus Veterans Foundation—Sponsor a Vet: $2,000
• Sherburne County Health & Human Services—Child Foster Care and Kinship Provider Support: $3,000
• Thumbs Up High 5K—Thumbs Up for Youth Mental Health: $2,500
• Christians Reaching Out In Social Service—Food Rescue Truck: $3,000
• Young Life—Great River Young Life Area Growth Project—Young Adult Emerging Leader Program: $1,500
• Rivers of Hope—Domestic Violence Advocacy and Education for Youth: $2,500
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota—Youth Mentoring: $2,000
• Gifts Anonymous—Gifts Anonymous 2023: $1,000
• Elk River School District (ISD #728)—Three Rivers Community Foundation Scholarships: $22,500
• Spectrum High School—Three Rivers Community Foundation Scholarship: $1,500