Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund

In partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys continues to help direct critical funding to local nonprofits serving our region.

The Community Responsive Fund supports organizations addressing immediate challenges and opportunities in our communities, with a focus on food, shelter, low income healthcare clinics, disability services, and school based mental health.

Additional details about eligibility and the 2026 application process will be released soon.


AUGUST 2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS

These organizations received $292,000 in grants from Otto Bremer Trust to help people in one or more of the following categories.

  • Literacy: Organizations and programs advancing literacy.
  • Adoption and Foster Care Services: Organizations and programs that support adoption and foster care.
  • Children’s Health: Organizations and programs that provide health-related access and services for children.
  • Children’s Disability Services: Organizations and programs focused on supporting children with physical/cognitive disabilities.
  • Mental Health: Organizations and programs that support access to and delivery of mental health services, with preference given to work that addresses the needs of children aged 5-15.
  • Capital Projects for Hospitals and Clinics: Activities supporting the maintenance of hospitals, construction of facilities, and purchase of medical equipment.

Click to View the 2025 Otto Bremer Press Release