Northfield Shares Awards 2024-2025 Grant Funding to Local Nonprofits, Investing in Community Growth and Vitality
Northfield Shares, the community foundation dedicated to enhancing vibrancy and well-being across the Northfield area, is proud to announce its 2024-2025 grant recipients. These grants will fund various programs and initiatives that empower residents, strengthen connections, and create opportunities for growth and enrichment.
This year, Northfield Shares is awarding more than $262,000 to nonprofit organizations whose impactful work addresses vital community needs and contributes to the fabric of Northfield. This funding is possible through disbursements from 22 funds under our management, including the new unrestricted Northfield Shares Community Fund. Please visit our website if you would like to contribute to any of these funds.
2024-25 Grant Recipients:
- A Great Day Farm: Offering therapeutic agricultural experiences to individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusion and personal growth.
- Clean River Partners: Building environmental, personal, and community health through volunteerism.
- Community Action Center: Supporting the creation of a Youth Emergency Shelter in Northfield, the Youth Sports Collaborative offering sports scholarship dollars for children and families in need, and supporting Operation Backpack.
- Dakota Prairie ABE: Opening digital doors for adult learners by purchasing and updating technology.
- EmpowHER: Advancing gender equity by equipping women and youth in Northfield with resources and leadership development opportunities.
- FiftyNorth: Designated funds providing operational support for senior programming.
- Friends of Prairie Creek: Providing land restoration to control invasive species at Engeseth Rinde and Koester Prairie Land.
- HealthFinders Collaborative: Expanding behavior health services in the Northfield Area.
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Restoring natural spaces from cropland to its native prairie ecosystem and supporting local environmental education initiatives to benefit future generations.
- Northfield Public Library: Designated funds to support youth programs.
- Northfield Public Schools for Scholarships: Opening doors to higher education for local students through scholarships that help them pursue their academic dreams as educators.
- Northfield Rotary for Rice County assisting Rice County Habitat for Humanity: Assisting 50 low-income homeowners to undergo energy audits and performing weatherization on qualified homes.
- Northfield Union of Youth (The Key): Creating a welcoming space for local teens to connect and thrive, including family meals and youth development initiatives.
- Northfield Area Family YMCA: Designated funds for operational support.
- Riverwalk Market Fair: Expanding food accessibility through Farmers’ Markets on Northfield’s north side.
- St. Dominic Church: Designated funds providing discretionary support.
- St. Dominic School: Designated funds to support the school’s endowment.
- This Is Me: Supporting foster children in developing their identities, empowering them with tools for self-discovery and confidence.
- TORCH (Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes): Fostering educational success and college readiness among immigrant and underrepresented youth in Northfield.
- Women in Northfield Giving Support (WINGS): Designated funds providing operational support.
A Commitment to Community Impact
“Northfield Shares is honored to partner with these incredible organizations whose work makes a lasting difference,” said Carrie Carroll, Executive Director of Northfield Shares. “Each grant we distribute reflects our commitment to creating a brighter future for Northfield by addressing key community challenges and opportunities. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community.”
About Northfield Shares
Northfield Shares is the only nonprofit community foundation in the area exclusively focused on creating a long-range financial foundation for community vibrancy and vitality. By fostering philanthropy, supporting local nonprofits, and advancing volunteerism, Northfield Shares helps strengthen the social fabric of the Northfield area.
For more information about Northfield Shares, our grant programs, or how you can get involved, visit northfieldshares.org or contact info@northfieldshares.org.
