Links to Helpful resources

Foundation Center
The Foundation’s web site host. Foundation Center collects data on grantmakers and provides many resources for grantseekers.

Organizational Effectiveness Links
Useful links from our Organizational Effectiveness Program. Features nonprofit management resources (both local to our area and national), as well as state funder/nonprofit councils and informational resources.

Civic Engagement Links

Minnesota Common Grant Application
Developed by the Minnesota Council on Foundations. The Otto Bremer Foundation accepts this form, providing a project meets the criteria described in its guidelines.

Minnesota Common Report Form
Also developed by the Minnesota Council on Foundations, this form provides a uniform way for grantees to fulfill reporting requirements for several foundations at once.

Independent Sector
Independent Sector is a coalition of nonprofits, grantmakers and corporations providing education, research, and advocacy.