Helping A Blossoming Community Continue To Blossom
The Blossoming Community Foundation is designed to make major contributions to the welfare of our community. To meet the ever-changing needs the Foundation looks to assist in finding grants to various support groups for capital purchases and improvements.
Blossoming Community Foundation
BPHS FFA Scholarship
The Blossoming Community Foundation is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for Blooming Prairie Seniors involved in the BPHS FFA.
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Application Due May 1, 2024
NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Blossoming Community Foundation receives and evaluates applications for funding that touch every aspect of our community in the following categories:
- COMMUNITY - projects that have an impact on the quality of life of the people of Blooming Prairie; the places they need, use and enjoy.
- ARTS - Fine arts both visual and musical for all ages that encourage a diverse cultural environment.
- RECREATION - projects that improve the recreational diversity of Blooming Prairie
- EDUCATION - projects that promote literary and scientific ventures and preserve the history of Blooming Prairie.
Non-Profit Grant application deadlines are May 1 and September 1 of each year.
How Do You Complete The Application?
Application
Make sure you complete the entire application form in the order as it appears.
Either
Print the PDF application form, complete it and send with all the requested attachments and mail in one complete packet to the Foundation. You can also type the information into the pdf form using Acrobat Reader and print the form, or send it in via email. If you email the form, attach the supporting information to the email.
OR
Download the Microsoft Word application form, complete it by tabbing from one field to the next. Do not rearrange or add information to the form. All additional information should be added as attachments, not as part of the application form. Once you print the application form, gather all the requested attachments and mail them in one complete packet to the Foundation. You may also email the form and attach the supporting information to the email.
Collecting Everything You'll Need
Please submit all the materials in the order requested, and as separate copies. You may include additional information with your application that supports your organization's project, such as brochures, fund-raising flyers, or additional information. You are required to include the following attachments:
- A copy of the IRS certification letter showing organization's 501 (c) 3 exemption status
- A copy of organization's balance sheet and profit & loss statement for last 2 years
- An organizational chart with governing body members names, addresses, phone numbers and emails
- A copy of organization's mission statement and a summary of last year's service information (if it existed)
- A copy of the firm contract or estimates and a detailed budget for the project
- Copies of brochures, advertisements, flyers, etc. that talk about your organization's purpose, or show other fund-raising initiatives
Submitting Your Request
Please mail all the materials in one packet. If you submit the application and materials in various packets, it is possible that your application will not be reviewed in its entirety.
Mailing:
The Blossoming Community Foundation
PO Box 218
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Emailing:
bonnie@blossomingcommunityfoundation.com
OR
tammy@johndoercpa.com
Hand Delivering Materials:
The Blossoming Community Foundation Office
Blooming Prairie City Center
138 Hwy Ave S.
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
OR
Johnson, Doerhoefer & Miner PA
314 E. Main Street
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
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