How to Apply
To apply for funds, organizations are asked to submit a pre-application form. The pre-application process helps determine if a program fits within the Foundation’s grantmaking areas of interest.
Applicants interested in applying for grant funds are strongly encouraged to contact the Northland Foundation to discuss your project ideas with program staff prior to submitting a pre-application. To discuss a project idea please call Mary Robillard, Grant Program Manager, (218) 723-4040 or 1-800-433-4045.
Pre-application forms may be obtained by downloading, e-mailing, calling, writing, or stopping by our offices. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees reviews pre-applications on a monthly basis. Pre-applications must be received by the 15th of each month for review by the board the following month.
Following this initial review, applicants are
notified by letter if a full proposal is requested and when it is
due. On average, our consideration of a full proposal takes 60 to 90
days.
To access online grant reporting forms, please e-mail
Carole Saylor, Grants
Coordinator. Be sure to include the Project Number in order to
receive the correct reporting forms.
What We Do Not Fund
The Foundation generally does not consider requests for:
- Religious programs or activities (faith-based or religious organizations may apply for support for activities that benefit the larger community, but not for those which have religious purposes);
- Endowment campaigns;
- Buildings or major equipment;
- Individuals or private foundations;
- Fundraising campaigns or dinners, ticket sales, festivals, celebrations, and similar activities; and
- Traditional government services or replacement of funding for which public support has been cut.
