St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation is currently accepting grant applications.

“The amount distributed has increased significantly with the Twice Blessed Grant Program participation. Last year more than $1,500,000.00 was distributed to applicant organizations,” said Shelly Weppler, Foundation president.

Applicants can apply online using the Foundation’s grant application portal located on the Foundation’s website at sjchfnd.com on the grants page and must be a nonprofit organization or a government agency. Groups without nonprofit or government status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Applicants needing assistance can contact St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation at 308 2nd Ave. SW, Minot, ND 58701, call 837-1726, or e-mail sjchf@minot.com. Twice Blessed grant program participants are selected from online applications.

Grant funds are available to organizations for projects and initiatives that address the mental, physical, emotional and/or spiritual needs of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells. The deadline to receive applications is Monday, Aug. 15.