The Otto Bremer Foundation is seeking a program officer and contract program officer.

For more information, see our updates page



As part of our ongoing response to the current economic challenges, the Otto Bremer Foundation will focus Twin Cities funding in 2009 on programs and initiatives to relieve poverty, including emergency assistance as well as longer-term poverty reduction.

For more information, see: Questions and Answers about 2009 Twin Cities Funding

Our funding in other communities will continue to respond to a broad range of community opportunities and needs, including needs related to poverty.


Click here to download the Foundation's general application guidelines.


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The Otto Bremer Foundation provides funding for projects and programs that fit the trust agreement as written by Otto Bremer for communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, and northwestern Wisconsin. Learn More>


Bremer Emergency Fund
Thank you to all who applied for Emergency Fund grants. We received more than 260 proposals totaling $18.5 million, a response that indicates the extent of community concerns for how families and individuals are faring amidst the current economic challenges. Eighty-one organizations are receiving one-year Emergency Fund grants totaling $4.2 million.

News release announcing Emergency Fund recipients

Additional information about the Bremer Emergency Fund.