Non-Profit Grant Program

Non Profits

The grant period ended October 12th and applications are currently being reviewed.

This program provides assistance to White Bear Lake based non-profit organizations with a minimum of one FTE employee and a minimum of $100,000 in annual operating expenses, and a demonstrated revenue loss of 20% due to COVID-19. 

Eligible Expenses

  • personal protective equipment
  • payroll
  • rent/mortgage
  • utilities
  • marketing efforts
  • building modifications as a result of COVID-19
  • technology investments or upgrades related to COVID-19

To apply for this grant, complete and submit the form below.  Please gather digital copies of the following documentation before beginning this application because this application cannot be saved and revisited at a later date.

  • Proof of non-profit status (current certification from the MN Secretary of State as a non-profit corporation, documentation of 501 ( c) 3 status, etc.)
  • Receipts or invoices confirming eligible expenses/obligations from March 1 - September 30, 2020
  • Financial documents demonstrating 20% or greater loss of revenue
  • Financial documents demonstrating at least $100,000 in operating expenses for 2019 (Form 990 or most recent audited financial statement)

Supporting Documents

General Organization Information
Upload a copy of the organization's 501(3)c, or other proof of non-profit registration for the White Bear Lake organization.
E.g. Senior social services, arts organization, social services, etc.
Assistance is provided only to non-profit organizations located within the corporate boundaries of the City of White Bear Lake, MN.
Operational Information
Eligibility Confirmation *
Check all that apply to your organization. Chapter 1124. Adult Establishments
Sorry, but based on your selection(s), the organization does not qualify for this grant.

Please visit https://www.whitebearlake.org/ourcommunity/page/covid-19-community-resource-page for a more comprehensive list of programs and other opportunities for assistance that may benefit your organization.

Please do not proceed with this application. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Tracy Shimek, tshimeck@whitebearlake.org, or call 651-762-4838.

 

To calculate the number of full time employees (FTE), add the hours worked in a year for all employees (full-time and part-time) and divide by 2,080 hours.
To calculate the number of full time contractors (FTC), add the hours worked in a year for all contractors (full-time and part-time) and divide by 2,080 hours.
As demonstrated in the organization's most recent IRS Form 990 or most recent audited financial statements.
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Upload the section of Form 990 or audited financial statement which demonstrates annual operating expenses.
Provide the percentage of revenue lost between March 1 and June 30 of 2020 as compared to the same time period in 2019?
%
Upload proof that demonstrates a 20% or greater loss of revenue for the period of March 1 - June 30, 2020.
Please provide a brief description of how revenue losses were related to COVID-19.
Has the organization received grant awards or CARES Act funding for assistance due to COVID-19 from any other sources including any local, state or federal sources? Or does the organization have an active grant application with another entity for purposes of reimbursing COVID-19 related expenses?
List the source of funds, amounts and their uses or describe active grant applications.
Eligible Grant Funding
Eligible Expenses *
Check all that apply between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. Do not include any expense reimbursements/obligations for which the organization may have already applied, or received emergency funding.
Provide the total dollar amount of all receipts for PPE expenses from March 1 - Sept. 30, 2020, for which the organization seeks reimbursement.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly noting the Organization.
Provide the total dollar amount of payroll from March 1 - Sept. 30, 2020.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly note the Organization.
Provide the total dollar amount of reimbursement the organization is requesting for rent/mortgage obligations from March 1 - Sept. 30, 2020.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly noting the Organization.
Provide the total dollar amount of utility obligations from March 1 - Sept. 30, 2020, for which the organization seeks.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly noting the Organization.
Provide the total dollar amount of utility obligations from March 1 - Sept. 30, 2020, for which the organization seeks.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly noting the Organization.
Provide the total dollar amount the organization has paid to modify its building as a result of COVID-19.
$
Provide the total dollar amount spent on technology upgrades from March 1 - Sept. 30 related to COVID-19.
$
Use this upload to provide backup to the expense for which the organization seeks reimbursement. If you experience any issues with file size, you may also email your receipts to contact@whitebearlake.org, or drop them in the drop box outside City Hall, Attention Tracy and clearly noting the Organization.
Contact Information
Acknowledgement Section

Grant award determinations will be made by staff following the close of the application period.  If an applicant is determined to be eligible for the grant, the amount awarded will be determined based on:

  • The amount of eligible expenses submitted in the application process and verified through sufficient supporting documentation accepted by staff as satisfactory to prove grant eligibility
  • The amount of funding available in relation to the number of eligible applicants and/or
  • A lottery system if more applications are received than are able to be meaningfully supported by available funds

By signing below and submitting this application, you attest to:

  • your authority to submit this application on behalf of the applicant organization, and
  • the accuracy of the information you provided on this application, and
  • understanding the data in this application will be used to determine grant eligibility and the information contained in this application shall be deemed public unless classified as private by state law.
First and Last Name
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