Blandin Leadership Program Grant Application

Blandin Foundation provides grants up to $5,000 as part of its focus on investing in leaders in rural Minnesota communities. Previously these grants were called Rural Quick Start grants.

Graduates of a Blandin leadership program (BCLP, BRCLP, LPEP, LEDC, ACE) may apply for these grants to assist with projects to plan for a vibrant future for their community. Grants are made to 501(c)3 organizations, tribal governments and units of government.

Before you complete the application form, please review the Blandin Leadership Program Grant guidelines.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact LuAnn Robinson or Linda Gibeau at 1-877-882-2257 or email at grants@blandinfoundation.org. Qualifying requests will be responded to in approximately 30 days.

Application Form
Blandin Leadership Cohort Community and Year*
Program Alumni Involved in Project*
Key Contact
First & Last Name*
Title*
Organization*
Mailing Address (Street)*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Work Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email Address*
Fiscal Agent
Fiscal Agent 501(c)3 Tribal Gov't or Unit of Gov't Organization Name*
Fiscal Agent Contact Name*
May be same as key contact name above.
Fiscal Agent Contact Title
Job title of individual listed above.
Fiscal Agent Mailing Address (Street)*
Fiscal Agent City*
Fiscal Agent State*
Fiscal Agent Zip Code*
Fiscal Agent Work Phone*
Fiscal Agent Email Address*
Project Summary
What is the community improvement project you are working on?*
Describe how leadership program grant funds will be used.*
What outcomes do you expect to accomplish?*
How did Blandin leadership training influence the community's engagement in the project?*
Budget
Total Budget*
List the total budget for your project. Provide details of budget items in the following two sections.
Amount requested from Blandin Foundation and description.*
List the dollar amount of your request and describe what it would be used for.
Amount requested from other sources and description.*
List in-kind and cash contributions that are part of your total project budget and describe what each will be used for.

Blandin Leadership Program Grant Application

Application Form

Key Contact

Fiscal Agent

Project Summary

Budget