Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
Forecasted
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund supports research-driven community health and human service programs via the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per grant; total regional pool $2.5 million; typically 1-year awards
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing food, shelter, healthcare, disability, and school-based mental health needs in the Upper Midwest by invitation only.
Key Information: Application is invitation-only; strict eligibility requirements apply.
Description
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, provides grants to nonprofits serving fundamental human needs in select counties of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The fund specifically targets organizations delivering essential services such as food access, emergency shelter, low-income healthcare, disability support, and school-based mental health programs. Grants are awarded through a partnership model leveraging local community foundations, which identify and invite eligible nonprofits to apply. The program is designed to maximize impact in the region by supporting organizations with demonstrated capacity and alignment to annual focus areas.
