Home › Programs › Itasca Area › Grants & Donations
Grants & Donations
Special opportunities to grant-seekers in its home communities.
Because of its historic commitment to the communities of the Grand Rapids and Itasca County area, Blandin Foundation offers special opportunities to grant-seekers in its home communities – Itasca County, plus Blackduck, Hill City, Northome, and Remer – for grants of more than $1,000.
Educational attainment is one of Blandin Foundation’s main areas of focus. When he established the Foundation, Charles K. Blandin — who himself did not earn a college degree — placed high value on putting educational opportunities within reach for students who had the determination, but not the means, to accomplish that goal.
In 1956, the Foundation awarded its first education grants, to two area students. Today, Blandin Foundation continues that legacy through its Education Grants program.
Each year, hundreds of students from Itasca County, Minnesota, area schools are awarded need-based grants to continue their education at community college, college or university, trade schools and certificate programs throughout the United States. More than 18,000 education grants totaling more than $26 million have been awarded to thousands of area students since 1956.
For more information about how to apply, visit our Education Grants page.
Learn More & ApplyIn addition to grants, Blandin Foundation supports local community projects and events through donations. Donations are awards of $100 to $1,000.
Requests can be made and considered throughout the year and do not require a formal application. Please contact the Blandin Foundation Grants department directly.
Your feedback strengthens our grantmaking. Contact us to share your thoughts. You may also subscribe to our mailing list, or contact the following Grants team members.