The MN Fundraising Initiative grant program gives MN Adults and Kids the opportunities to achieve their full potential via sports and education.
2025 grant schedule:
The Grant Committee reads every application and then meets in person to select the recipients. Our notification dates are on or before the 21st of the following month. (January, March, May, July, September, November, ). This gives the Grant Committee time to review and verify all documentation.
Our grant application deadlines are February 15th, April 15th, June 15th, August 15th, October 15th and December 15th
MN Fundraising Initiative awards grants that support a variety of youth and adult activities. This includes activities such as:
The MNFI Grant Committee follows a multi-step approval process in accordance with IRS rules and MNFI bylaws.
Businesses and individuals will have 3 months to cash the grant check after which un-cashed checks will automatically be voided. If a business or individual needs a check re-issued they will need to email the Grant Committee (treasurer@mnfundraisinginitiative.org) and there will be a charge for reissued checks.
All grant applications must be between $50 and $750.
Due to the volume of grants received, processing can take up to 21 days after the grant submission closing dates. The Grant Committee kindly asks that you allow at least 22 days before requesting a status update.
Not at this time.
First, if you did not get an email in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please contact treasurer@mnfundraisinginitiative.org to inquire before resubmitting the grant request.
Grants for K-12 or University/College tuition must go directly to the school.
Due to legal requirements, MNFI does not offer reimbursement for these types of grants.
Applications must have 2 references from a teacher or coach. Teacher/coach recommendations should be an honest appraisal of a student’s academic/sporting performance and must be dated within 14 days of the submission.
Each person/group/company can only apply for 1 grant per grant application session.
No. Once the grant application has been submitted, no charges can be made. The only thing that can be asked is for the grant to be cancelled.
If you still have questions after reading all of the FAQ’s you can contact the Grant Committee by email. (treasurer@mnfundraisinginitiative.org)