Detroit Lakes Area Community Foundation

The Detroit Lakes Area Community Foundation is a community foundation serving the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota area with a mission to focus financial support to build our sense of community and strengthen our social fabric.

Detroit Lakes Area Community Foundation (DLACF) – Grant Application
Overview: Grant requests are generally limited to the Detroit Lakes Area; those within 15 miles of the 56501 zip code will be considered. We fund capital improvements, equipment purchases, and some start-up activities. It is not our policy to fund operating expenses or to fund an individual person.
Eligibility: Funds are granted to a 501(c)(3), or other nonprofit, their fiscal agent, or a unit of government.
Size of Awards: Using our current guidelines, an entity can request up to $5,000 every fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Grant Cycles/Deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications must be received by: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, or October 1st for consideration during that quarter’s meeting.
Items to Submit:
1) The grant application form. We require a concise, brief overview of your organization and/or project. If we require additional narrative from you, we will request that information prior to the grant’s formal review.
2) For nonprofits, please provide a copy of your IRS Nonprofit Determination Letter.
3) Please provide a copy of the bid(s) for the item(s) you want considered for funding
through a DLACF grant. Only submit the bid(s) necessary to satisfy the grant amount of
the eligible item(s).
Complete the online application below OR email OR mail DLACF Grant Application to:
By email: 1987dlacf@gmail.com
By mail:
Detroit Lakes Area Community Foundation
PO Box 1340
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
Questions: Feel free to email us, or contact any of the DLACF board members with questions regarding the application, qualifications, or review process.

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