PrairieCare Fund Mental Health Grants
Since 2016, PrairieCare Fund awarded over $686,000 in grant funding to 43 Minnesota school districts & non-profits! These funds are used to provide youth & staff general mental health education, increase awareness & responsiveness, prevent suicides, to create calm spaces and much more. This year, over $200,000 will impact thousands of youth, staff, educators, families and community members throughout the state of Minnesota in schools and non-profit organizations.
This is the sixth 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's that will be implemented into the daily educational routine for kids that promote resiliency and mental wellness.
This is the sixth 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's that will be implemented into the daily educational routine for kids that promote resiliency and mental wellness.
Grant Funds for Minnesota Public Schools
Thank you to everyone who submitted applications! We look forward to sharing the list of recipients by the end of May.
The next application window opens this fall.
If your district/school has questions or intends to apply in the fall, contact us.
The next application window opens this fall.
If your district/school has questions or intends to apply in the fall, contact us.
Congrats 2021-22 Recipients!
Brooklyn Center Community Schools, Browns Valley Public Schools, Columbia Heights Public Schools, Fridley Public Schools as of 10/2021 |
A Look BackWe are proud to partner with a variety of MN schools to support sustainable programs |
Non-profit Opportunities
Non-profit organizations will have the opportunity to apply for funding this summer! Stay tuned! |
2020-21 Grant Recipients
In May of 2020, PrairieCare Fund awarded $185,000 in grant funding to TEN Minnesota school districts & non-profits to support mental health education and training to those who support or provide educational services to youth. PrairieCare Fund selected the following districts based upon the overall impact and sustainability of their proposed programs. Since 2016, a total of $545,000 has been awarded to THIRTY-ONE school districts throughout the state!!
- District #622
- Eastern Carver County Schools
- Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative (Detroit Lakes Area)
- Le Sueur Henderson Public Schools
- Marshall Middle School
- Northfield Public Schools
- Paynesville Public Schools
- South Washington Co. Schools
- Washburn Center with Minneapolis & Bloomington Schools
- White Bear Lake Schools
The school districts selected reflect board representation from many social, economic and cultural classes throughout the state of Minnesota.
“The ten school districts receiving grants will be providing better mental health support to their students, staff and communities. We are proud to be their partners!" - former Board President, Sandy Nicholson.
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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