Thief River Falls Area Community Fund
GrantmakingInvesting in Our Community
The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund (TRFACF) provides grants up to $5,000 to nonprofit or public entities within the Thief River Falls School District area. Grants are awarded for projects, programs or activities that improve the quality of life enjoyed by Thief River Falls area residents and visitors.
The deadline for submission is May 1 of each year. Grants will be considered in the areas of: Leisure and Recreation, Aesthetic Development, Arts, Culture and Education, Youth Activities and Senior Enrichment. We are looking for projects that are inclusive to all types of diversity and that serve a number of participants or organizations in the Thief River Falls area.
TRFACF is a fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Grants are made possible through the generous donations from Thief River Falls residents, businesses and friends who desire to give back to our community.
Applications may be submitted through our online application form.
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Recipients
| Recipient | Date | Amount | Designation |
| TRF Area Community Theater | 7/15/24 | $1,000 | Workshops/Theater |
| Little Brother Little Sister | 7/15/24 | $1,000 | LBLS program costs |
| Pioneer 90.1 | 7/15/24 | $1,000 | Community Radio transition |
| LSS Meals TRF | 7/10/24 | $2,000 | TRF Central Kitchen project |
| Pennington County Humane Society | 7/10/24 | $2,000 | Low Income Vaccination Clinic |
| Heritage Community Center | 7/10/24 | $1,500 | Fix Restroom Floors |
| NorsKids Foundation | 7/10/24 | $1,000 | Ticket purchase program |
| Pennington County Sportsmen Club | 7/10/24 | $500 | Handicapped dock improvement |
| TRF Soccer Association | 6/24/24 | $1,000 | Soccer Program |
| St. John Lutheran School | 6/24/24 | $1,000 | Soccer Field Renovation |
| Bike TRF & Bicyle Alliance | 6/24/24 | $600 | Active Transportation Education |
| MN Deer Hunter Association | 6/24/24 | $500 | Forkhorn Picnic/Youth Outdoor Day |
| Challenger Elementary School Connect Tech | 3/6/24 | $1,500 | Fund a classroom position |
| Heritage Community Center | 6/22/2023 | $2,500 | Heritage Center Programs |
| Little Brother Little Sister | 6/22/2023 | $1,000 | LBLS Program Costs |
| TRF Area Food Shelf | 6/22/2023 | $3,500 | Refrigeration Project |
| LSS Meals TRF | 6/22/2023 | $3,500 | Freezer replacement and senior meals on wheels |
| BIO Girls | 6/22/2023 | $3,500 | BIO Girls TRF program |
| NorsKids Foundation | 6/22/2023 | $1,000 | Ticket purchases for local events |
| BIO Girls Inc | 05/16/2022 | $3,160 | BIO Girls-Thief River Falls |
| Falls Diverse Abilities Corp | 05/16/2022 | $2,500 | Business and outdoor accessibility |
| Heritage Community Center | 05/16/2022 | $2,500 | Heritage Center Programs |
| Little Brother Little Sister | 05/16/2022 | $4,500 | LBLS Program |
| NorsKids Foundation | 05/16/2022 | $2,000 | Portable Wheelchair Swing |
| TRF Archery Club | 05/16/2022 | $500 | Repair existing youth equipment |
| BIO Girls Inc | 06/07/2021 | $1,000 | BIO Girls-Thief River Falls |
| Discovery Place Early Learning Center | 06/07/2021 | $1,500 | Toddler Playground |
| Elevate Nextgen Youth Center | 06/07/2021 | $1,000 | Carpet Replacement |
| Lutheran Social Services | 06/07/2021 | $2,500 | Health Sustaining Meals |
| Oakland Park Communities | 06/07/2021 | $4,000 | Whisper Glide Swing |
| Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf | 05/10/2021 | $2,500 | TRF Food Shelf Community Garden |
| Heritage Community Center | 05/10/2021 | $2,500 | Operating Expenses |
| Thief River Falls Education Foundation | 05/18/20 | $2,000 | TRF Pickleball Assn for Courts |
| Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf | 05/18/20 | $5,000 | Food Supplies |
| Falls Diverse Abilities Corp | 05/18/20 | $3,000 | Unrestricted Grant |
| Violence Intervention Project | 07/02/19 | $1,000 | Raising Program Awareness |
| Heritage Community Center | 07/02/19 | $5,000 | Operating Expenses |
| Thief River Falls ISD #564 | 07/02/19 | $1,500 | Outdoor Digital Sign |
| Pennington County Humane Society | 07/02/19 | $1,500 | Bathroom Installation |
| Pennington County Sheriff | 07/02/19 | $1,500 | D.A.R.E. Program |
| Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf | 07/02/19 | $2,000 | Roof Repair |
| Elevate Nextgen Youth Center | 07/02/19 | $2,000 | Main Event Floor Renovations |
| NorsKids Foundation | 07/02/19 | $800 | Dance/Mixer for Special Needs Adults |
| Heritage Community Center | 06/01/18 | $5,000 | Operating Funds |
| Thief River Falls Amateur Hockey Assoc. | 06/01/18 | $5,000 | Light Efficiency Upgrade |
| Pennington County Sheriff | 06/01/18 | $1,500 | D.A.R.E. Program |
| City of Thief River Falls | 10/23/17 | $1,000 | Save the Locomotive 1024 |
| Heritage Community Center | 10/23/17 | $4,000 | Programs for Senior Citizens |
| Falls DAC, Inc. | 10/23/17 | $1,000 | Technology Improvement |
| LIttle Brother/Little Sister of Pennington County | 10/23/17 | $1,500 | Youth Mentoring |
| Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons | 10/23/17 | $500 | Girl Scout Leadership Experience |
| Heritage Community Center | 12/19/16 | $5,000 | Operational Support |