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Grant Writing & Administration

The UMVRDC has a tremendous amount of expertise and history in writing successful grants for units of government in the region. Grant writing and management services are done on a fee for service basis. A customized cost estimate can be provided once a grant program has been selected and UMVRDC staff has met with you to discuss the project in detail.

The UMVRDC’s Local Assistance Funds are available to subsidize the cost for our grant writing services to make it even more affordable to you!

Local Assistance Fund

We are available to

  • research funding options
  • field questions about eligibility and requirements
  • connect you with federal or state grant program contacts
  • complete grant applications
  • manage the technical requirements of spending the grant dollars once awarded.
  • Once grants are procured by an organization or a local unit of government, the UMVRDC is equipped to administer a grant from start to finish.
  • The Grants Administration services we provide include: Fiscal agent; Labor standards officer; Environmental reviews; Record keeping; Reporting assistance; Audit assistanceFor more information contact Kristi Fernholz, Senior Planner at 320-289-1981 ext. 106
List of recently written grants/management

Our Mission

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

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323 West Schlieman Ave

Appleton, MN 56208

320-289-1981
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