Community Solutions Grant Program
Forecasted
Community Solutions Grant Program supports organizations serving Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, funding community-shaped services, projects and capital work to improve residents’ quality of life.
Funder: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Cycle 1) | May 2027 (Cycle 2) | August 2027 (Cycle 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for a one-year grant
Summary: Supports community-shaped work that improves quality of life for East Metro residents.
Key Information: General operating requests require at least 50% of the organization’s services to benefit East Metro residents.
Description
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s Community Solutions Grant Program supports organizations, programs and initiatives benefiting residents of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties. It offers general operating, program/project and capital support for work that residents help inform and shape. Its three focus areas are community and economic development, health and human services, and youth and education.
Priorities include wealth creation, economic security and career pathways; affordable, culturally relevant health care and support services; and academic, social and emotional support for young people and access to high-quality early care. The Foundation gives preference to work addressing disparities and advancing equitable outcomes for marginalized communities, particularly where people facing barriers help lead the work.
