Celebrating Communities of Color grants program

The 2012-2013 Celebrating Communities of Color application is now available.

The General Mills Foundation awards grants of $10,000 each to 50 nonprofits, schools, theaters and other Twin Cities organizations with programs that support people of color. The program was established in recognition of the Foundation's 50th anniversary and aligns with General Mills' commitment to diversity, which is a company core value and a key business strategy.

Since 2004, the program has served more than 500,000 children, families and individuals across the seven county metro area with a total of $4 million in grants.

Timeline for 2012-2013   

Online application available  December 3, 2012
Online application due  February 1, 2013 (5 p.m. CST)
Site visits  Mid February - Mid March 2013
Award recipients announced     May 2013

Celebrating Communities of Color Application & Instructions

 

FAQs

Communities of Color FAQ

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Grant recipients 2012

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Grant recipients 2011

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