The F.R. Bigelow Foundation focuses on improving the quality of life for people residing or working in the Greater Saint Paul area of Minnesota. These areas include the city of Saint Paul, Dakota County, Ramsey County, and Washington County. The Foundation provides funding in the following interest areas:
Funds can be used for:
Previous awardees can be viewed on the Foundation's website at https://www.frbigelow.org/what-we-fund.
The Foundation will not consider grant applications for:
It is encouraged that you speak with a program officer prior to submitting an application. Program officers vary by programmatic area. To find the program officer relevant to your project area, see: https://www.frbigelow.org/your-program-officer-team
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in the Greater Saint Paul area of Minnesota. This includes organizations based in Dakota, Ramsey, or Washington Counties, with a particular emphasis on organizations serving those who live or work in the city of Saint Paul.
Round 2 applications were to be submitted by August 9, 2023. Round 1 applications for 2024 are anticipated to open in early January.
Similar application windows are anticipated annually.