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Funding Opportunities

Applications are now OPEN for the Rural Child Care Innovation Program!

Through generous funding from the MN Department of Human Services, First Children's Finance is pleased to offer the Rural Child Care Innovation Program.  The RCCIP is an innovative community engagement process designed to address the challenges of

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First Children’s Finance has a New Grant Program!

First Children’s Finance is pleased to announce our new Child Care Facility Revitalization Grants program, made possible by funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Facility revitalization grants can used by Minnesota child care

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Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Call for Applications

From MNDEED: Updated Call for Application and Submittal Instructions The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit is accepting applications for grant funding for contaminated site projects through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP

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Grants Bring Locally Grown Food to Schools

Expanded grant availability now includes equipment costs St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for proposals for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that aim to increase local purchasing

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Small Cities Coronavirus SDBG-CV Program Call for Applications

The Small Cities Development Program Unit is accepting grant applications for eligible activities addressing community needs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). These activities include broadband development,

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Application Materials Now Available for the 2021 MNDNR Parks and Trails Grant Programs

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces grant funding opportunities for park and trail projects across Minnesota. Applications are now being accepted for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic area, regional

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Peacetime Emergency Child Care Grants

https://www.childcareawaremn.org/providers/emergency-child-care-grants/

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Southwest Initiative Foundation Emergency Child Care Grant Program

A message from SWIF: Dear child care professionals, We know that now, more than ever, you’re facing new challenges as COVID-19 impacts our families, businesses and communities. THANK YOU for being there for kids and families during this scary

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Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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