2026 Grant Information
Annual Grants
The St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative awards large annual grants for up to $10,000 per application every calendar year. The large grants provide important foundational funds for promising targeted projects that serve families and children in need of community support. All proposed activities and projects must align to the SLPFSC's mission, vision and desired outcomes. These can be found on our website under the
"About the Board" tab.
ELIGIBILITY
• Priority given to projects that fit our mission.
• Grant funds support events, programs or other opportunities that align with our mission to improve and develop the well-being of at-risk children and families in St. Louis Park, in partnership with the community.
• The event, program, or project must be implemented in St. Louis Park.
• Grant summary must show what impact it will have on the St. Louis Park community.
NOT ELIGIBLE
• If currently receiving a different grant from the
SLPFSC, or if proposed funding will supplant other funding.
• Capital Improvement projects.
TIMELINE
Request for Proposal Announced: September/October
Applications Due: 10/20/2026
Award Announcement: Early December
Mini-Grants
The St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative awards small grants up to $1,000 that may be distributed throughout the year until designated funds are depleted. The small grants are intended to support the same purposes as the large annual grants, although smaller projects are ideal for these funds. The requirements to apply for small grants are the same as for the large grants.
Examples of previous successful small grants:
Funding for a summer school bus to a large rental complex in SLP for five weeks.
Funding for a community night of baking sweet potato pies to show solidarity with Somali neighbors after a bombing where many lost loved ones.
Supporting the SLP High School graduation night all-night party tickets for students who aren't able to pay on their own because of financial hardship.
TIMELINE
Applications: Accepted year-round. Requests must be submitted at least 45 days prior to your event/program Final Report: Recipients must submit a summary report within a month of project/event completion to the Family Services Collaborative committee.
Evaluation Process
All grant applications will be reviewed by the Family Services Collaborative Grant Committee.
Applications are subject to full Board approval.
Applications will be considered for approval based on the following criteria:
The population it would be serving
The need or support it would be providing
An evaluation/outcome plan to describe how success will be measured and what the desired outcomes are for the even, program, or opportunity
A detailed budget and what the grant is intended for