As of May 1, 2024, the Greater Minnesota Volunteerism Grants have been awarded. The list of recipient organizations can be found below.
A grant review committee comprised of representatives from across the state applied a rigorous review process informed by the legislated criteria in evaluating all proposals, and recommended the selection of 7 recipient organizations. Total allocations came to $158,590, within the legislated amount to allocate.
The Greater Minnesota Volunteerism Grants are designed to enhance organizational efforts to leverage volunteers to address or minimize disparities in access to these human services, with a focus on those that are at risk of homelessness, hunger, poverty, lack of health care, or deficits in education.
MAVA remains highly committed to finding ways to supporting organizations that did not receive funding.
Grants have been awarded to:
Mankato Youth Place ($15,750)
My Neighbor to Love ($16,000)
Pamoja Women ($20,000)
Hornets Hive – Cornerstone ($20,640)
City of St. Cloud, Greater St. Cloud Area AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP ($22,200)
United Way of Central Minnesota ($24,000)
Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity ($40,000).
All grantees will receive coaching and support for implementing these landmark projects throughout the grant period.