Mission
The Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services was created to assist agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies serving communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and the east by Mountain Iron. Priority will be given to organizations which demonstrate financial need and programmatic merit. Grants for equipment purchases or capital improvements are usually not funded. Special projects and general operating support will be considered.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:
Be classified as one of the following:
- Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (i.e., traditional nonprofit)
- Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., governmental entities and schools)
- Section 7871 Tribal government
- Church
- Organization with a fiscal agent that is classified as one of the above
- Be located in or provide services to the communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and on the east by Mountain Iron.
Grant range
Grants generally range from $2,000 to $10,000.
Application timeline
Fall Grant Cycle
We are currently working on the Fall 2025 grant cycle schedule. Updates will be provided on the Apply for Grants page when available.
