In our most recent grant round, F. R. Bigelow Foundation awarded 114 grants to East Metro nonprofits.
The Foundation considers grants for nonprofit organizations and public entities fostering a vibrant East Metro region and seeking to achieve racially and economically equitable outcomes in the areas of arts & culture, economic & community development, education & youth development, health, housing and human services.
Together with our partners the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and Mardag Foundation, we awarded nearly $14 million through 456 grants in this grant round.
Reimagining Our Grant Programs
F. R. Bigelow Foundation has been exploring how, as a grantmaking organization, we can best disperse our community resources to address current issues and better realize the goals of our organization.
Along with our partners the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and Mardag Foundation, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based grant program throughout 2024 and 2025.
Beginning in 2026, F. R. Bigelow Foundation will make grants using new application processes and updated funding priorities.