Now accepting grant requests for 2025

The Olmsted County BRIDGE Collaborative considers request for funding projects designed to meet the needs of children and families in Olmsted County. Funding is requested through an online application process and is accepted anytime during the year.
Collaborative grants are meant to provide funding for new, unique or one-time programs or services. Funds are not accessible when other monies are available to fund a project or when the activity is something the requesting agency would normally be expected to do.
It is our goal to meet the needs of children and families in as flexible a manner as possible. However, given the current limitation of LCTS funds, grants will be considered within the following guidelines:

• The project must be focused on a clearly defined target population of children, youth, and/or family members who are at risk, impacted by mental health issues, or underprivileged.

• Food costs will be considered only for activities where a meal or snack is essential to the implementation of the program.

• Requests for funding capital expenses and salaries will not be considered.

• Reduction and/or Termination of Government/Grant Funding: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the funding entity terminates or reduces its funding to County for services that are to be provided under this Agreement, then County may, by amendment, reduce funding, modify service provision or terminate the Agreement as appropriate. County will notify Provider as soon as it receives confirmation of reduction/termination from the funding entity. Furthermore, the County shall not be assessed any penalty or damages if the Agreement is terminated due to lack of funding.

  
  

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