GRANTS

Every spring, the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council awards grants of up to $1000 to people, projects and programs that make Linden Hills a better place to live and work. The grants are funded through the annual Taste of Linden Hills.

See all past winners here.

HOW IT WORKS

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

The Council prefers to make grants to tax exempt, nonprofit organizations. However, we recognize that some projects may not be associated with a formal nonprofit organization and will consider proposals from neighborhood groups that can meet the guidelines and show appropriate administration and public accountability for the grant.

Units of government may apply for funding for specific projects, but not for activities that are traditional responsibilities of the government.

WHAT WE FUND

Grants from the council under these guidelines will be for specific projects only. The council will not make grants for planning, operating, or capital expenses.

Please also note that grants from the council cannot be used to promote religious or partisan political purposes. Grants are typically less than $1,000, but there are no firm rules about grant allocations.

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Linden Hills store front

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The level of the council’s support will depend partly on an applicant’s responses to the following questions:

  • How does the organization relate to or affect Linden Hills? The council makes grants to organizations in Linden Hills, or to those that predominantly serve Linden Hills.
  • How will this project/organization improve the neighborhood? What community need(s) does it fulfill?
  • What type of lasting impact would this project have on the community? 
  • How will this project engage and involve the community? 
  • How will this project impact and/or engage diverse (racial, economic, age, housing status, etc) members of the community? Does it promote equity?
  • Would a LHiNC grant make a significant difference in the success of the project? What are the opportunities for additional funding from other sources?

We will also consider applicants' responses to the below questions, which compose our LHiNC Equity Audit:

  • How will this project improve the racial and socioeconomic equity in the neighborhood and/or city?
  • Who benefits from this project?
  • Who will be burdened by this project? 

Finally, the applicant is asked to provide some information about their organization’s finances. 

  • What is the total cost of the project you are proposing? What amount are you requesting from LHiNC?
  • Would a LHiNC grant make a significant difference in the success of the project? Do you have any other potential or guaranteed funding sources? 
  • What is your organization's annual budget, including income and expenses? (General numbers are fine)

TIMELINES & REVIEW PROCESS

The 2024 spring grant cycle has closed. Check back in spring 2025 for another grant opportunity.

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Linden Hills Library
Neighbors at the Linden Hills Library

HOW TO APPLY

2024 spring grant applications have closed.

PAST GRANT WINNERS

See the list of past grant winners.

Fall colors on walking path at Lake Harriet
Photo courtesy of Steve Mosborg
Lake Harriet at sunrise
Photo courtesy of Steve Mosborg

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