Revised grant form now available for unrestricted grants.

Grants

Our competitive grants support projects that benefit the greater New Richmond community.

This geographic area encompasses New Richmond and surrounding areas served by the School District of New Richmond.

Two grant rounds are held annually. Applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers and committee recommendations are presented to the Foundation board for approval.

Nonprofit organizations and units of government are eligible to apply; individuals are ineligible. Organizations located outside of New Richmond may apply for projects that benefit residents of greater New Richmond. Grant amounts range up to $1,500. Organizations may only submit one application per grant round.

Grants Deadlines

April 15
October 15

– If the 15th falls on a weekend, applications are due the following Monday.

Application Guidelines

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Application Form

Please download the form to begin filling it out.
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Grantee Report Form

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Need help or more information? Contact Margret Swanson margret@nracfoundation.com

Recent Grant Awards

May 2020

Basics for Local Kids
$1,500 unrestricted grant to provide winter clothing and boots for children in need.

Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley
$1,500 unrestricted grant for literacy education and support services to families with young children.

FamilyMeans
$1,000 for teen mental health screening in New Richmond schools.

Five Loaves Food and Clothing
$1,500 unrestricted grant for food shelf services.

Friends of the St. Croix County Fairgrounds
$1,000 to support 4-H heritage calf and club development project activities.

New Richmond Area Centre
$1,500 unrestricted grant to support daycare services for essential workers.

Operation HELP
$1,500 unrestricted grant for rent, utilities, and other expense financial assistance to individuals and families.

School District of New Richmond SOAR Educational Center

$1,500 to purchase chick incubator and meat coolers.

Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Abuse

$1,500 unrestricted grant to support safety and support services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

January 2020

FamilyMeans

$1,500 for mental health screening services in New Richmond schools.

Five Loaves Food and Clothing

$1,500 to purchase eggs and dairy goods for families utilizing the food shelf.

Free Clinic of Pierce & St. Croix Counties

$1,500 to implement new CRM software that improves management of data and donor records.

Grace Place

$1,500 for a pilot housing initiative serving a family transitioning from homelessness.

Halos of the St. Croix Valley

$1,500 for services to families in New Richmond experiencing a miscarriage.

New Richmond Area Centre

$1,500 to support the Senior Chef cooking class for older adults.

New Richmond Dementia Friendly Coalition

$1,000 for an educational workshop series for caregivers of family members with dementia

School District of New Richmond SOAR Educational Center

$1,500 to purchase calf jackets, feed scale, and materials to rodent-proof barn for this high school agriculture program.

St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team

$1,500 for educational trainings and conferences for SART’s Forensic Nurse Examiners.

Youth Action Hudson

$500 to support a service learning project with teens conducting activities for young children residing at Grace Place.