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  • Grant Redesign

    Grant Redesign

    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.

  • Investing In Community Good

    Investing In Community Good

    We recently sat down with Board Chair Ambar Cristina Hanson to review some of the highlights of 2023 and her hopes for 2024 and beyond.

  • Impact Investing

    F. R. Bigelow Foundation practices impact investing. Our Investments team puts the assets of the endowment to work through its mission-related investment portfolio and socially responsible investing.

  • LinkingLeaders

    LinkingLeaders is an initiative to assess and understand the gaps between leaders of color and leadership opportunities within the Twin Cities' East Metro.

  • Impact & Focus

    Impact & Focus

    Learn about the impact of F. R. Bigelow Foundation as it seeks to achieve racially and economically equitable outcomes in the areas of arts & culture, community & economic development, education & youth development, health, housing and human services.

  • Grants Team

    Find a F. R. Bigelow Foundation program officer to answer questions about your grant application and whether to apply for a grant. View our grant team members.

  • Grant Resources

    Review key application dates, grant guidelines and eligibility for F. R. Bigelow Foundation’s two annual grant rounds for nonprofit and public entity grant applicants.

  • Grant Guidelines

    F. R. Bigelow Foundation provides grants for nonprofit organizations and public entities in Minnesota’s East Metro area of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties. We offer general operating, program/project grants and capital support. View grant guidelines.

  • About

    F. R. Bigelow Foundation is a private foundation that seeks to enhance the quality of life for all in the greater Saint Paul area, fostering a vibrant East Metro region. Learn about our mission, history, founder Frederic R. Bigelow, Board of Directors and impact.

  • Financial & Legal Information

    F. R. Bigelow Foundation financial summaries and statements, accessibility and privacy policy. F. R. Bigelow Foundation serves nonprofits that benefit Minnesota’s East Metro and Saint Paul.