Northland Foundation and Valspar Foundation Invite Grant Applications for Free Paint to Brighten Northeastern Minnesota Communities

(January 2008)

The Northland Foundation is partnering for the eleventh year with the Minneapolis-based Valspar Foundation to provide free paint and coating products for community restoration or beautification projects. This grant opportunity is available to communities and non-profit organizations throughout the seven counties of northeastern Minnesota. Completed applications are due to the Northland Foundation by March 1, 2008.

A total of 8-10 projects will be awarded free coating products based on visual impact, public benefit, volunteer participation and support, intended use, and benefit to the needy. Projects that may qualify for a grant include historic buildings, senior citizen centers, community centers, public buildings and parks, murals, or other visual impact projects. Projects that do not qualify include churches, city maintenance, privately owned facilities, or schools (with the exception of mural projects). 

Since 1998, the Northland Foundation and Valspar Foundation have awarded more than 4,000 gallons of paint to dozens of projects, helping brighten communities all across the region. Applications are available from the Northland Foundation. Award winners will be notified at the end of March. 

Please select from the following links to download an application as a Word file or as a pdf. Contact Jan Amys at the Northland Foundation, (218) 723-4040, 1-800-433-4045, jan@northlandfdn.org with questions or to request a hard copy.

Valspar Paint Grant Application Word document

Valspar Paint Grant Application pdf (46 KB)