Grant Opportunities
Longfellow Community Council offers various programs that provide community members and businesses with financial support to address specific issues. Programs are available until the allotted funds have been distributed. Community members can also apply for grants. Or join our Grant Review Panel and help fund community projects. Find more on our grant application process and how to apply below! We are not currently accepting grant applications. The program will open again January 1, 2024
We are not currently accepting applications. The program will reopen on January 1, 2024. This program is designed to support small grant requests funding a multitude of projects and activities across greater Longfellow. Projects starting at $500 are encouraged to apply. The maximum grant award is $20,000. Only one to two projects between $10,000-$20,000 may be awarded each quarter.
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Learn More About Our Longfellow Grants
Home Security Lighting
Home Security Lighting Grant Program intended to increase safety and reduce crime in Greater Longfellow. This project is intended to support those who might otherwise find it difficult to afford lighting improvements to their property.
Business Security Program
The Business Security Matching Grant Program intended to increase safety and reduce crime for businesses in Greater Longfellow. This project is intended to support those who might otherwise find it difficult to afford security improvements to their property.
Open Citation Grants
The Longfellow Community Council (LCC) Open Citation Program is designed to help residential property owners make necessary repairs and improvements listed on an open citation issued by the City of Minneapolis, or emergency repairs.
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Awarded Grants 2023
In 2023, Longfellow Community Council has been able to fund several community-led projects, organizational initiatives, neighborhood events, free art opportunities and more. Find a list of our awarded grants below.
2023 lcc grant reciepients
- Explore the Gorge $450
- River Gorge Restoration & Community Engagement (Friends of the Mississippi) $5,000
- Extend the Greenway (Midtown Greenway Coalition) $10,000
- Data/Justice Lab (Confluence) $9,500
- Open Studio (Curiosity Studio) $6,000
- Rising in Solidarity for Equity $3,721
- 4 Directions: Bridging Neighborhoods, Connecting Cultures, Illuminating Voices, Engaging Communities (36th Art) $15,000
- All the World is Green mural project (Pablo Perez) $8,500
- CAYO (Cuban American Youth Orchestra) $6,830
- East Lake St mural project (Megan Moore) $3,500
- Restorative Traditional Dance (ChiaGu) $660
- 1st Aid/CPR Training (Trinity Apartments) $995
- A-RFP (Confluence) $20,000