Minnesota Beautiful Grant (formerly Picture It Painted)    WCI works with Minneapolis-based Valspar Corporation to provide paint, stain or other products for regional restoration and beautification projects. Local governments and nonprofit organizations in WCI's nine-county service area may apply. Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit and units of government Restrictions: Denominational churches Typical city maintenance projects Privately owned facilities that do not provide a public benefit Amounts available: No initial limits are set on product amounts for any one project. Valspar determines each fiscal year the total amount of products they are able to grant on a statewide basis. Projects are awarded based on meeting the criteria as well as product availability. Deadlines: Applications are available through WCI annually in January and are due March 5. Decisions are typically made by mid-March. Application and detailed information:   Word  PDF

Recent Minnesota Beautiful projects:   Wheaton mural     Traverse County Group Workcamp