BEMIDJI, MN — Park Rapids Area Community Fund has opened its 2026 grant round. Applications will be accepted through December 7th, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 available to support charitable projects and initiatives benefiting the Park Rapids area.
The Park Rapids Area Community Fund is a fund in the family of funds at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, dedicated to supporting projects that meet local needs, strengthen the region, and enhance the quality of life for Park Rapids area residents.
Eligible applicants must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. Qualifying organizations with projects that benefit the Park Rapids area are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
- Application access: Grant applications are available beginning the week of October 26th on the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce website.
- Submission deadline: Completed applications must be submitted to the Chamber no later than December 7th.
- Review timeline: The Park Rapids Area Community Fund Grant Committee will review submissions and make funding decisions in December 2026.
To access the application or learn more about the grant process, visit parkrapids.com.
For questions or to learn more about ways to get involved with the fund, contact Terri Darco, Community Senior Philanthropy Officer at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, at terrid@nwmf.org.
