How do we apply?
Request and complete the Minnesota Common Grant Application Form. A PDF may be downloaded from this website (go to Application Form), or request a copy by phone or mail at: Chair, Advisory Committee, Lowertown Future Fund, c/o The St. Paul Foundation, 55 East 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Phone: 651.224.5463 Fax: 651.224.9502
Applications for grants must be comprehensive and detailed. Expected outcomes should be defined and explained, and a method provided for measuring and evaluating the success of the program if funded. The roles, responsibilities and relevant experience of the program or project’s director or manager must also be spelled out.
What is the Fund’s decision-making and selection process?
An advisory committee has been established to coordinate the process and to consider and approve funding requests. The committee consists of several members representing the creative community, residents and business
These advisors seek and accept grant suggestions and advice from participants in civic organizations, Lowertown residents, and the office of the Mayor and other city officials. The advisors also work collaboratively with other foundations and
organizations, with a view to leveraging their joint resources for the long-term benefit of the Lowertown community.
Proposals are judged strictly on their potential benefit and value to the greater Lowertown community.
When are applications considered and grants made?
There are two grant-making rounds annually, in April and October. Applications should be submitted by March 15 for April review and consideration, and by Sept. 15 for October review. However, exceptional or time-critical proposals may be considered at other times, on a case by case basis.
What expenses are eligible to be covered by the grants?
Grants may cover (but are not limited to) such expenses as fees for consultant services and research assistance; speaker costs; conference space costs; and materials and services such as printing, mailing, photography and supplies. Expenses incurred prior to the submittal and approval of a grant application are not eligible.
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