Leveraging the Power of Technology
Focus on the Future
The implementation of a technology project can make a nonprofit a leader in program delivery or operational efficiency that sets them apart from their peers.
Where do you see your organization in the future, and how can technology deliver you to your destination?
Who and What We Fund
Nonprofits and Tribal Governments Serving Minnesota
We award grants to Minnesota-based charitable, nonprofit organizations that are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities or Tribal governments for any type of technology project that will improve how they meet their mission. The organization must be working to improve the lives, culture, or environment of Minnesota. If applying with a fiscal sponsor, please contact us prior to submitting an LOI.
Organizations Who Have Done the Work
Projects should show a clear relationship to an organization’s strategic planning and mission. Vendor/solution vetting, budgeting, and project plans of the technology proposal must be done prior to submitting an LOI. Our focus is on the implementation of the technology versus the planning stage.
Impactful Projects that Serve the Organization or Community
Projects should show a clear impact or transformation for an organization’s operations or capacity to meet its mission with measurable benefits greater than the cost. Technology investments have limited shelf lives so the Foundation prefers projects that can amplify results and allow the organization to be ready for what comes next.Â
Maintenance of systems or routine upgrades in technology already deployed will not be considered. This includes system changes to create compliance with regulations like HIPAA, ADA, Payment (PCI) regulations, etc.
Limitations of Funding
Generally, the Foundation will not provide multi-year grants, make grants to individuals or for the benefit of pre-selected individuals, provide funds to lobby legislation or influence public elections, promote any religious doctrine, or provide funding for services outside of the state of Minnesota.
Implementations of products that use technology to maintain building operations, such as smart technology to enhance building maintenance or security, unless mission-related, will not be considered so we can focus on technology that drives programming.