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Foundation - Blandin Foundation

Blandin foundation is all about Minnesotans imagining, leading and growing, vibrant, resilient, rural communities. Our primary focus is Itasca County and a few neighboring communities, where our work supports a wide spectrum of partners and initiatives focused on the vibrancy of these communities and the organizations strengthening them. We award grants -- including education grants to individuals for school after high school, offer training for community leaders, and bring together communities to have conversations about issues important to rural Minnesota.

Last assured

07/18/2024

Physical Address

100 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Hours

Mon 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Tue 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Wed 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Thu 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Closed on major holidays

Fax

(218)327-1949

Application process

Grant applications are available in the following formats: paper applications, download a PDF from website, online application process. Visit Blandin Foundation's website, www.blandinfoundation.org to get started. If you do not have online access, call our office to speak with a program officer who can guide you through the process.

Required documents

Inquiry form, Application/Registration Form

Eligibility

Primarily serves Itasca County

Service area

MN

Agency info

Blandin Foundation

Blandin Foundation is all about Minnesotans imagining, leading and growing, vibrant, resilient, rural communities. Our primary focus is Itasca County and a few neighboring communities, where our work supports a wide spectrum of partners and initiatives focused on the vibrancy of these communities and the organizations strengthening them. We award grants -- including education grants to individuals for school after high school, offer training for community leaders, and bring together communities to have conversations about issues important to rural Minnesota.

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