After a very long winter, it’s time to start thinking about those spring and summer community projects or needs.

The New Richland Area Foundation Fund grants application deadline of March 31 is fast approaching.

The foundation’s grant focus is; Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Human Services and Recreation.  Grants are made to nonprofit organizations under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and also to schools and government agencies. The policy of the foundation is to provide grants for community development projects and programs, which are responsive to the changing community needs in promoting quality education, cultural, wellness, recreational, social service, environmental and civic opportunities.

The New Richland Area Foundation Fund Grants Committee will be accepting grant applications until March 31, 2015. With those applications please include drawings or information that will apply to the request, along with an anticipated budget.

Also, a reminder to the 2014 grant recipients to turn in their pictures and a brief review of where the grant money was used.

Applications are available on the City website at www.cityofnewrichlandmn.com or can be requested by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. They can be dropped off with Matt Harrington, Pam Goehring, Kermit Schoenrock, Nina Bartelt or Gail Schmidt.  Applications must be received by the deadline of March 31, 2015 to qualify for the possibility of a 2015 grant.