Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund supports nonprofits in MN, MT, ND, and WI delivering direct services in food security, shelter, low-income healthcare, disability, and school-based mental health.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Eligibility Meeting Request Form deadline | May 2027: Full application deadline (Greater Twin Cities United Way) | June 2027: Full application deadline (United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per grant; typically for one year; total regrant pool varies by intermediary (e.g., $2.5M for Fox Valley, $5.5M for Greater Twin Cities).
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing food security, shelter, low-income healthcare, disability services, and school-based mental health in MN, MT, ND, and WI through intermediary-administered grants.
Key Information: Application is invitation-only; strict eligibility and focus area requirements apply.
Description
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund provides annual grant opportunities to nonprofits working in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, focusing on direct services in food, shelter, low-income healthcare, disability services, and school-based mental health. Grants are administered through selected regional intermediaries such as the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Twin Cities United Way, and United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys. The program aims to address essential needs and strengthen community well-being, supporting general operating, project, and capital expenses that align with the Trust's annual focus areas. The process is invitation-only, with intermediaries identifying and inviting eligible organizations to apply.
