The MN Fundraising Initiative offers an exciting fundraising program which involves volunteering your time at different food and/or beverage booths at events.  Each venue donates a percentage of the sales to the MN Fundraising initiative which then makes the funds available to families via grants.

Each venue is different; some venues donate a set amount per concession stand that we work, while others donate a percentage of the sales (averages about 9%).  MN Fundraising Initiative takes 5% of the donation from each event and puts that into the general fund and the rest goes into the grant pool.

Allianz Field – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Canterbury Park – You must be over the age of 14.  Anyone between the ages of 14-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Jane Sage Stadium – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Mariucci Arena – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Target Center – You must be over the age of 18.

Target Field – You must be over the age of 18.

TCF Stadium – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

TCO Performance Center – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

US Bank stadium – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Williams Arena – You must be over the age of 16.  Anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be paired up with a family member over the age of 18.  

Yes. We have no problem if you volunteer for multiple groups.

MN Fundraising Initiative grants can be awarded to support a variety of youth and adults activities.  This includes activities such as:

• Education expenses such as tuition, books, clubs & trips
• Clubs such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & 4H
• Sporting events & fees
• Dance/cheer competition & fees
• Music lessons/trips
• Church activities, Mission Trips, church camps,  and youth groups

These are example activities and this list is not all-inclusive.

The General Fund pays for things such as:

• Website hosting
• Website Domain fees
• Insurance
  Annua MNFI picnic

The rest of the money goes towards future scholarships.

MN Fundraising Initiative currently volunteers at:

• Allianz Field (Home to MN United Soccer)
• Canterbury Park
• Jane Sage Cowles Stadium (Home to the UofM Softball team)
• Mariucci Arena (Home to the UofM Mens Hockey)
• State Fair Grounds
• Target Center (Home to the Lynx’s and Timberwolves)
• Target Field (Home of the Twins)
• TCF Stadium (Home to the Gophers football team)
• TCO Performance Center (Vikings preseason training ground)
• US Bank Stadium (Home to the Vikings)
• Williams Arena (Home to the UofM Basketball teams)
• Xcel Energy Center (Home to the Wild)

Click here to apply for a grant.