Roseville Area Community Foundation
The Roseville Area Community Foundation was established by an agreement between the city of Roseville, Minnesota and the North Suburban Community Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, in 1991. The Roseville Area Community Foundation distributes a portion of the proceeds from lawful gambling on behalf of the City Council. We changed our name in 2016 to the Roseville Area Community Foundation (from the North Suburban Community Foundation) to better reflect our commitment to the Roseville Area.
The Foundation welcomes requests from Independent School District #623 staff as well as a variety of local direct-service community organizations, like those that provide youth programs, counseling, food, and enrichment activities such as participatory arts programs or gatherings. The Foundation funds events, programs, and projects for people living in the city of Roseville or the geographic boundaries of ISD #623 and will support non-profits located in Roseville, MN.
On a quarterly basis, the Foundation's board meets with applicants in person for a brief 10-minute presentation followed by board member questions. More information about the application process can be found on the Apply for a Grant page.
2025 DEADLINES
February 24, 2025
Grant meeting March 17, 2025
May 27, 2025
Grant meeting June 16, 2025
August 25, 2025
Grant meeting September 15, 2025
November 24, 2025
Grant Meeting December 15, 2025
“We at Keystone are grateful for our longstanding partnership with the Roseville Area Community Foundation. We have a shared commitment to supporting low-income seniors, families and the greater community. Funding from RACF helps Keystone fight hunger and isolation, providing Roseville area neighbors with food, resources, and connection.”
– Julia McCarthy, Director of Programs at Keystone Community Services
Keystone Community Services
Granted $5,000 in 2024 for food shelf services and crisis assistance
– Dr. Jenny Loeck, Superintendent, Roseville Area Schools
Roseville Area High School Band Booster Club
Granted $2,500 in 2022 for a 5-octave marimba
"Community foundations play a vital role in ensuring that youth basketball programs remain accessible to all aspiring athletes, regardless of financial constraints. By providing grants to offset costs, they empower young talents to pursue their passion for the game, fostering inclusivity, skill development, and a sense of belonging within our communities."
- Brian Ollison, President, Roseville Youth Basketball Association
Roseville Youth Basketball Association
Granted $5,020 in 2023 for registration fee discounts
"The Roseville Area Community Foundation grant was critical to our being able to offer high quality, engaging musical performances to older adult residents of Roseville, bringing them joy, inspiration, and an opportunity to socialize. While many live independently, by bringing our Seniors Rock Ensemble and professional artistic staff to where residents live and gather, we reduced financial, transportation, mobility, and health barriers to arts access. Without the funding the cost to bring our 30+ member ensemble would be too much for the facilities to cover with their limited activities budgets."
- Teri Deaver, Managing Director, Alive & Kickin
Alive & Kickin
Granted $2,500 in 2023 for three community concerts
"Since 2016, our Do Good Roseville Juneteenth Celebration has grown from a small gathering of friends to a significant city-wide event with free food, entertainment, and over 50+ vendors and service organizations represented. With a focus on Black-owned businesses at an event that attracts a wide range of people of different ages and backgrounds, our celebration demonstrates our community's ongoing commitment to being welcoming and inclusive. The generous support of the Roseville Area Community Foundation each year allows us to imagine the possibilities and to grow our event to include more people each year."
- Kathy Ramundt, President, Do Good Roseville
Do Good Roseville
Granted $5,000 in 2024 for the Juneteenth Celebration
"I can't thank you enough for helping us get new tables! We just love them and our classroom looks amazing!
- Melissa Schindeldecker, Parkview Center School Kindergarten teacher
"We are so lucky! I like to draw dinosaurs on the tables. Not on them but on paper."
- Keagan, Parkview Kindergartner
"These tables are cooler than our old ones. Next can we get a puppy?"
- Troy, Parkview Kindergartner
Parkview Center School Kindergarten class
Granted $1,523 in 2024 for tables