Minnesota Humanities Center CARES Act Funding
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is providing rapid response grants of up to $20,000 to organizations facing financial hardship. This program is made possible by funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). As the state affiliate of the NEH, MHC has partnered with organizations in Minnesota to bring humanities programming into the lives of Minnesotans.
Through the CARES Act, MCH has received $500,000 to help Tribal Nations and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Minnesota who have a commitment to, and history of, humanities programming and are experiencing financial distress due to COVID-19.
MHC is seeking to prioritize funding to applicants who face systemic barriers to institutional funding streams and who serve one or more of the following:
- people with disabilities
- communities of color
- indigenous communities
- immigrants
- refugees
- LGBTQ
- Veterans
Nonprofit organizations with smaller budgets, particularly those under $500,000 will be prioritized.
Learn more about Minnesota Humanities Center CARES Act Funding and apply.
For additional questions, please contact Laura Benson, assistant director of grants and administration, at 651-772-4244 or laura@mnhum.org.
People's Food Co-op Community Fund
People’s Food Co-op has opened applications for its People’s Food Cooperative Community Fund (PFCCF). They will award two $1700 grants to local non-profits - one in the Rochester, MN community, and one in the La Crosse, WI community.
Priority will be given to grant requests for educational projects, developmental projects, and events that have a focus on, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Food and Food Systems
- Nutrition
- Health and Well Being
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Cooperative Education
- Social Change
People of color, women, and members of other protected groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Download and fill application forms and email to Lizzy Haywood by June 30 at 5 p.m.
For further questions contact Liz Haywood, People's Food Co-op CEO at 608-784-5798 x1000 or via email
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Emergency Relief Fund
Asian Media Access, the Coalition of Asian American Leaders, Women’s Foundation and Youthprise have created an emergency relief fund for individuals who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander (AANHPI). Funds are available for youth and families impacted by COVID-19.
Individuals in need of aid are to fill out a questionnaire to determine eligibility.
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