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Completing the Application

We welcome calls from prospective applicants prior to submittal of a grant request and will be glad to assist in completing the application form.

Please answer each question in reasonable detail. If the space provided is inadequate, continue your response on a separate piece of paper.  Clearly indicate which section is continued. Word processed applications are preferred over hand written.

​The evaluation section is important. Not only does it measure the success of the project, but the evaluation criteria also will provide the basis for the Foundation’s measurement of the effectiveness of the grant funding and our success in meeting our mission.

Requirements

Successful applicants will present:
             • A clear defined issue of community need.
           • A detailed plan to help solve the problem.
           • Collaboration among relevant organizations.
​           • Creative utilization of existing community resources.
           • 
​A strong evaluation component.

Application Process

  1. Applicant submits application.
  2. Grant Advisory Committee makes recommendations based on applications.
  3. Recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.
  4. Interviews are held with potential grant winners.
  5. Applicant is notified of funding decision.
Download a Grant Application
A copy of the application in a Microsoft Word document can be downloaded. The committee prefers applications be typed.

​Please attach copies of the following unless current copies are on file with the Foundation:
  • List of the current Board of Directors or Officers
  • Copy of 501 (c)  letter (if applicable)
  • Current fiscal year budget

Once completed they can be emailed to
​emily@luvacf.org or mailed to this address:

Luverne Area Community Foundation
Executive Director
​P.O. Box 623
Luverne, MN 56156

Contact Us

TELEPHONE NUMBER
507-220-2424

ADDRESS
P,O. Box 623
102 E. Main St.
Luverne, MN 56156

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  • Home
  • About LACF
    • LACF History
    • News and Events
    • Contact Information
    • Board of Directors >
      • Executive Officers >
        • Mike Cox
        • Nadine Schoep
        • Mike Engesser
        • Sharla Reisch
      • Board Members >
        • Heidi Sehr
        • Keith Elbers
        • Jeff Haubrich
        • Isaac DeBoer
        • Elizabeth Schear
        • Ryan Johnson
        • Mary Tilstra
        • Nancy Sandager
  • Become a Donor
    • Make a Donation
    • Benefits to the Donor
    • Donor Stories >
      • Gene and Barb Ashby
    • Donor List
  • Grant Information
    • Grant Distribution Formula
    • Who Can Apply?
    • Application Information
    • Grant Review Process
    • Past Grant Earners
  • Our Partners
    • BackPack Program
    • Big Buddies of Rock County
    • Blue Mound Area Theater
    • Child Guide
    • Luverne Basketball Association
    • Luverne Community Education
    • Luverne School Foundation
    • Rock County Ag Society
    • Rock County Food Shelf
    • Rock County Historical Society
    • Sanford Healing Gardens
    • Sanford Health Luverne
    • Sanford Hospice Luverne
    • Southwest Crisis Center
  • SPECIAL GIFTS
  • Community Awards
    • Outstanding Corportation/Business
    • Spirit of Philanthropy
    • Nonprofit Spotlight