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Finding the Right Funders in Minnesota
Updated 9/27/2026
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What you'll learn
- Distinguish between community foundations, private foundations, government grants, and CDFI lenders
- Apply the establishment clause rule to determine if government funding is appropriate for your program
- Verify whether a specific funder accepts church applications by reading eligibility rules
- Use Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council on Foundations as research directories
- Complete a funder shortlist with verified eligibility and deadline information
About
A practical guide for immigrant church leaders on understanding funding sources, eligibility rules, and how to research funders in Minnesota.
What's inside· 8 lessons
- 1The Method: How to Research a Funder
- 2Foundation Funding: Community and Private Foundations
- 3Research Tools: Finding Funders That Fit
- 4Lenders Versus Grantmakers: Knowing the Difference
- 5Government Grants and the Establishment Clause
- 6Why Funding Literacy Matters for Churches
- 7Knowledge Check Quiz
- 8Funder Shortlist Worksheet
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