The following applies to all grants made by The Carl & Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation:

• Applications for public grants are considered only in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an invitation to apply.  Requests for private grants come to staff directly from family members and no applications are accepted.
• Grantmaking will be focused in Minnesota, primarily in the Twin Cities.
• Support will only be given to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
• Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to their communities by ensuring that their governing bodies include representatives from within the community and projects that directly benefit communities in need.
• Grants will not be made for:
  • Direct funding to individuals.
  • Health or housing-related emergency assistance to individuals
  • Benefits, fund-raisers, walk-a-thons, telethons, galas, or other revenue generating events.
  • Advertising
  • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, culture, age, physical ability or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a military veteran or genetic information.
  • Veterans’ and fraternal organizations
  • Political or lobbying organizations
  • Replacement of government funding

Steps for Applying for a Grant

Follow these steps when applying for funding:

Step 1: Review the General Grant Guidelines to determine whether your request:

Qualifies for consideration under a specific program

AND

The time during which the foundation accepts requests for the program.

Step 2:  Submit a complete application by the deadline date, if applicable.  Some grant applications are only accepted online. 

Step 3:  Wait for the arrival of a confirmation from the Foundation indicating that your request was received

Step 4:  Pohlad Foundation staff review application materials.  The review may include requests for additional information (including answers to specific questions).   Staff will forward recommendations to the Foundation board which will consider the recommendations and make a final decision.  Depending on the program, this step can take a few weeks or months to complete. 

Step 5:  All applicants will receive written confirmation of the decision on their request.  Most approved grants will receive a check with their grant letter.  Some will be paid after fulfillment of grant requirements.