Granite Falls Area Community Foundation

11/02/2026

💚 Give to the Max: Invest in the Community We All Call Home! 💙

From November 1–19, we’re celebrating the power of local giving and the difference it makes right here in Granite Falls!

Your gift to the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation helps support local organizations, projects, and opportunities that create a lasting impact in our community.

Every act of generosity helps build a stronger future. Together, we can make a difference!

🌟 Learn more and find out how to donate at https://www.givemn.org/story/GFACgtmd26

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10/27/2026

🎉 You're Invited! 2026 Annual Grant Awards Banquet

Join the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Granite Run Golf Course for an evening celebrating the impact of giving and the strength of our community!

🕔 5:00 p.m. – Social Hour
🎤 6:00 p.m. – Guest Speaker Krystle Enninga
🏆 Awards to Follow

A Yellow Medicine East graduate and the 2025 Minnesota School Office Professional of the Year, Krystle will share an inspiring message about dreaming big and the impact we can make when we work together.

Since 2009, GFACF has distributed $417,990 back into our community! Join us as we celebrate the difference we can make together and look ahead to an even brighter future.

We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Giving students more opportunities to learn, create, and make music 🎶

In this grant recipient spotlight, Beth shares how support from the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation has helped provide instruments and other resources that each of her music students can use during classes and performances.

Beth also reflects on the greater impact of GFACF grants on a variety of organizations & programs in the Granite Falls area.

Learn more about GFACF and its efforts to make Granite Falls a better place to live, work, and visit:
https://granitefallsfoundation.org/

09/18/2026

Final reminder - Grant applications are due TODAY!

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09/17/2026

https://granitefallsfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/?fbclid=IwT01FWAUYNLJwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjBvZYUFC_US3KMIQVLL_vYHkDm-9n6jrgXAP1OUozddLMHmnxMxpR5fhVFw_aem_YUi34Lp8_aOhZflCc-NN7w

09/01/2026

A grant update on a grant awarded to the YME Trap Team from Coach Tom Schmidt 💫Thanks to the generosity of our donors and fundholders, the GFACF was able to invest $77,337 back into projects and events right here in the Granite Falls community.✨️" The Spring 2026 Trap season went very well. We had 18 kids on the team this spring. There were 3 preseason practice shoots and 5 Conference shoots with the State Shoot in Alexandria. The team placed 5th out of 9 teams in our conference with Maddie Weber getting 1st place in the conference for Girls. Another achievement for the team is that we had the highest ever Varsity level shooters at 8 out of the 18 kids. To achieve the Varsity Level the shooter must have a season average of 19 out of 25 targets. The $5000 Grant money went towards Am******on and Range Fees for the Team. We are very grateful for your contribution."

08/22/2026

🎯Attention! Grant Applications for this cycle are now available on the website.
✨️Due date is Sept 18th.✨️
Please share! We can't wait to see your fantastic ideas! 💡

Local organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to support projects and initiatives that make a positive impact in the Granite Falls area.

08/19/2026

Every grant has the potential to create a ripple effect.

In this grant recipient spotlight, Jesse shares how a grant from the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation made it possible to add new physical education equipment that encourages students to try new activities, expand their skill sets, and find ways to stay active beyond the classroom.

It's just one example of how community support creates meaningful, lasting impact.

Learn more about GFACF and their efforts to make Granite Falls a better place to live, work, and visit:
https://granitefallsfoundation.org/

08/14/2026

A grant update on a grant awarded to the YME Library in 2025! 📚 Thanks to the generosity of our donors and fundholders, the GFACF was able to invest $77,337 back into projects and events right here in the Granite Falls community.✨️

08/12/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and fundholders, the GFACF was able to invest $77,337 back into projects and events right here in the Granite Falls community.✨️ The Granite Falls Fire Department was a grant recipient in 2025 and were able to update their radio system with the grant funding. Pictured are the new & old radios, as well as the GFFD officers!