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Bernick Family Foundation Bernick's Beverages and Vending Fund Grants

Bernick Family Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on communitygiving.org

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Award: $5,000 to $40,000
Next date: Next date not posted
Who can apply: Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments
Where: Bernick's service areas around Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Waite Park and Willmar, MN, and Superior and Dresser, Wisconsin

This fund supports capital projects and new or expanded programs focused on youth education and youth health and fitness. Projects for youth that promote fitness and recreation get favorable consideration. Nonprofits, schools and government entities in Bernick's service areas in Minnesota and western Wisconsin may apply.

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Playgrounds are not named, but this grant funds capital projects. It also favors youth projects that promote fitness and recreation, which a playground serves.

Capital projects

Programs/projects for youth that promote fitness, engage in recreation and/or responsible lifestyle.

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How to apply

Confirm your area is included using Bernick's Service Area Listing.
Call local staff if you are unsure whether your project is eligible.
Submit the application online through the CommunityGiving Grant Management System.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Opened: Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Deadline: Wed, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm
Cycle: Applications opened August 1, 2026 and were due September 30 at 11:59pm. Decisions are made within 120 days of the deadline. Watch for the next cycle.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities based in or serving a Bernick's service area
What it funds: Capital projects and new or expanded programs in youth and education, and youth health and fitness
Area: Open to organizations based in or serving the areas in and around Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Waite Park and Willmar, MN, and Superior and Dresser, Wisconsin.
Contact: (320) 257-9715
Funder: Bernick Family Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://www.communitygiving.org/grant/bernicks-beverages-and-vending-fund-grants/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

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