Community Partnership Grants

The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF)  is proud to support police departments across Minnesota in advancing community partnerships and strengthening public trust through the Community Partnerships Grant Program. 

The goal of the program is to support, supplement, initiate, or accelerate a department’s efforts to engage with the community in meaningful ways. All events, projects, programs, or initiatives submitted for consideration must aim to build relationships, trust, transparency, cooperation, or partnerships with the communities served.

In 2024, MCPF awarded nearly $85,000 in Community Partnerships Grants to 48 departments across the state. Thanks to generous donors, the Foundation will continue to offer additional grant opportunities in the future. 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 grant cycle!

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 12, 2025. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 12, 2025. The MCPF Board of Directors will review submissions and announce funding decisions by the end of October. Grant checks will be mailed in early November. A total of $100,000 in funding is available for this cycle. 

For detailed information on eligibility and criteria, download the information packet.

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If you have any questions, please email Executive Director Jeff Potts or Associate Director Aimee Schroeder.