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Grants & Program Services

The Edina Community Foundation Executive Committee fulfills its mission of Strengthening Our Community by encouraging philanthropic support of some 55 separate funds that provide general support to the Foundation, City Departments and community organizations for a wide variety of programs and activities. The Foundation awards grants from its Designated Funds on an as-needed basis, following the submission of a short-form Grant Application either in hard copy or electronic form. (Application forms are available at the bottom of this page.)

DESIGNATED FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Endowment Funds
  Permanent Endowment
  Board-designated Endowment

Program Service Funds (for which we provide staff support)
  Connecting With Kids
  Edina 4th of July Parade
  Edina Dialogue
  Edina Reads
  Holiday Home Tour
  Senior Expo
  Torchlight Concert

Field of Interest Funds
  Founders Club Programs
  Otto Bang Fund for Seniors
  Southdale Community Development
  Terry Anderson Memorial Fund
  Van Valkenburg Children's Fund

Children, Families and Seniors
  Edina Family Center Gym Time
  Edina Park & Recreation Department
  Edina Park & Recreation Department--4th of July Fireworks
  Edina Partners for Early Education
  Edina Senior Center
  Edina Senior Center--Char Colwell Memorial Fund
  Kids Voting Edina
  Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP)

Environment
  Conservation League of Edina
  Cool Planet
  Edina Garden Council
  Edina Garden Council--Buckthorn
  Friends of the Edina Nature Center

Music and Art
  Edina Art Center
  Edina Art Center--Peggy Kelly Memorial Fund
  Edina Chorale
  Edina Public Art Committee
  Edina Singing Seniors
  First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band
  LeagueAires
  Music in the Vineyards
  Northland Repertory Orchestra
  Wild Prairie Brass Choir

Neighborhood Associations
  50th & France Business & Professional Association
  Browndale Park Association
  Country Club Neighborhood Association
  Edina Highlands Neighborhood Association

Public Administration and Security
  Edina Communications Department
  Edina Fire Department
  Edina Fire Department--Wurst Memorial Fund
  Edina Police Department
  Edina Police Department--Crime Prevention Fund

Sports
  Downey Scholarship (swimming)
  Edina Morningside Rotary Bike Parade
  Edina Park & Recreation Department--Special Hockey
  Edina Park & Recreation Department--Tim Nunn Baseball Field Memorial Fund
  Edina Park & Recreation Department--Tri-City Skate Park
  Edina Youth Juggling Association
  EHS Girls Hockey Boosters
  Ikola Cup
  Ikola Scholarship (hockey)

GRANTS GENERALLY FALL WITHIN ONE OF FOUR MAIN FOCUS AREAS

Beautifying Edina
Bringing People Together
Enhancing Our Security
Helping Our Neighbors

Using the same Grant Application mentioned above, plus supporting documentation as appropriate, eligible nonprofit organizations may apply for grants from the Foundation’s General Fund to support programs that will further the Foundation’s mission of Strengthening Our Community. The Foundation’s Grants Committee considers such applications three times a year, with application deadlines of May 15, September 15, and January 15. Recommendations from the Committee will be acted upon by the Board of Directors within six weeks of each of those dates.
 

  You'll need version 3.01 or later of Adobe Acrobat Reader™ to view and print the application.
Printable Application Click this link to download the printable grant application. Complete it and mail or fax the application to the Foundation office using the address and fax number shown on the application. Please keep a copy for your records.
Online Application Click this link to display the online grant application. Complete it online and click Submit By Email to send your application to the Foundation office. Please print a copy of your application for your records.