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Description: The West Central Initiative (WCI) Family Economic Success (FES) Grant Program is designed to support local coalitions in providing programs and services that help families in west central Minnesota overcome barriers to effective workforce participation and self sufficiency.
Eligible Applicants: Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or unit of government that accepts responsibility for the project.
Restrictions: Eligible proposals must impact families within one or more of the following counties in Minnesota: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, or Wiilkin. Proposals must address one of the four following goals:
- Family members in west central Minnesota are building skills that qualify them to hold better jobs in their communities.
- Job seekers and workers in west central Minnesota can find and afford the dependable, convenient, and appropriate child care they need to maintain a job.
- Children of working families in west central Minnesota get early childhood care and education that prepares them to succeed in school and life.
- Families in west central Minnesota take advantage of tax benefits and develop knowledge and skills to achieve family economic success.
Amounts Available: The maximum amount an applicant can apply for is $5,000. Cash match is preferred.
Deadlines: Requests for up to the maximum amount of $5,000 are accepted any time and are subject to fund availability.
Application Process: click here to
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