PrairieCare Fund Mental Health Grants
Since 2016, PrairieCare Fund has awarded over $1 Million in grant funding to over 60 Minnesota school districts & non-profits! These funds are used to provide youth & staff general mental health education, increase awareness & responsiveness, prevent suicides, create calm spaces and much more. In 2023, over $200,000 will be available impacting thousands of youth, staff, educators, families and community members throughout the state of Minnesota in schools and non-profit organizations.
This is the seventh series of grant funding awarded by PrairieCare Fund, and the amount awarded increased based upon the overall success of fundraising and the quality of the proposals received. The purpose of this grant making public charity is to support youth mental health innovations in education, services and research. The goal of this grant is to help create sustainable education programs for district and program staff to better identify and work with kids who may be struggling with poor mental health. Many of the proposals included regular staff education and seminars, as well as curriculum, that will be implemented into the daily educational routine for kids that promote resiliency and mental wellness.
This is the seventh series of grant funding awarded by PrairieCare Fund, and the amount awarded increased based upon the overall success of fundraising and the quality of the proposals received. The purpose of this grant making public charity is to support youth mental health innovations in education, services and research. The goal of this grant is to help create sustainable education programs for district and program staff to better identify and work with kids who may be struggling with poor mental health. Many of the proposals included regular staff education and seminars, as well as curriculum, that will be implemented into the daily educational routine for kids that promote resiliency and mental wellness.
Grant Funds for Minnesota Public Schools
Request For Proposals Now Closed.
Thank you to all who submitted an application. Applications are now in review through April. All applicants will be contacted after reviews are completed.
Thank you to all who submitted an application. Applications are now in review through April. All applicants will be contacted after reviews are completed.
March through April 2023 - Review of Request For Proposals
April through May 2023 - Applicants to be contacted with results
April through May 2023 - Applicants to be contacted with results
Congrats 2022 Recipients!
See below for a full list of the 2022 recipients! |
A Look BackWe are proud to partner with a variety of MN schools to support sustainable programs |
Non-profit Opportunities
Non-profit organizations with a mental health component have the opportunity to apply as well! |
2022 Grant Recipients
In May of 2022, PrairieCare Fund awarded $359,500 in grant funding to Minnesota school districts & non-profits. For the 2022-23 academic year, $340,000 will be making a positive impact in Minnesota schools. Minnesota non-profits will benefit from $19,500 to support youth mental health education and training to those who support or provide educational services to youth. PrairieCare Fund selected the following districts and non-profits based upon the overall impact and sustainability of their proposed programs.
- Brooklyn Center Community Schools*
- Browns Valley Area Schools*
- Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
- Glacial Hills Elementary
- Jonathan Elementary
- Lakes Country Academy
- Laura Jeffrey Academy
- Northern Lights Community Schools
- Prodeo Academy*
- Red Lake School District
- Robbinsdale Public Schools
- Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools
- Sibley East Elementary, Arlington
- Spring Lake Park District
- Upper Mississippi Academy
- White Bear Lake Area Public Schools*
The school districts selected reflect a broad representation of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds throughout the state of Minnesota.
* Denotes multiple year recipient
* Denotes multiple year recipient
Paynesville Public School Story |
2019-20 Grant Recipient Stories |
Le Sueur-Henderson Thank You Message
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PCF Grant Video - 2017 edition |
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