In March 2020, the Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation convened to discuss the impact of a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the state of Minnesota. The outcome of the discussion led to the inception of the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for coronavirus, created to support community needs as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. The MDRF funds both short and long-term needs that arise within communities, due to coronavirus or future disasters that occur within the state of Minnesota. Funds will be raised through philanthropic entities. To date, $5 million has been raised for this fund.

Understand How the Fund Works

View the MDRF for coronavirus infographic.

Application Process

Organizations interested in applying should download this form, and email it to coronavirusfund@mcf.org.

Note: Funds will be directed to community intermediaries to be distributed via their grant processes to the community.