The Laura Jane Musser Fund was established by the estate of Laura Jane Musser of Little Falls, Minnesota to continue the personal philanthropy which she practiced in her lifetime.
Our Initiatives
RURAL
Encouraging rural communities to create collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens to strengthen their towns and regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Supporting projects that protect, restore, or enhance the ecological integrity of public open spaces.
INTERCULTURAL HARMONY
Promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds.
ARTS
Assisting nonprofit arts organizations to develop, implement or sustain exceptional artistic opportunities for adults and children.
LITTLE FALLS
Supporting nonprofit organizations in Little Falls and Morrison County, MN to develop and maintain strong, vibrant and healthy communities.
For guidelines and application procedures, please click on the area of interest
An organization may not apply to more than one initiative per grant round and may not be funded more than one time in a calendar year.
Organizations with fiscal sponsors are not eligible.
Please note that the Laura Jane Musser Fund does not fund advocacy.
DEADLINES FOR GRANTS
Please refer to the specific grant page for details on the granting process and application procedures.
Links to the online granting system are located on grant pages.
RURAL INITIATIVE October 1, 2026
Online proposals will be accepted starting September 1, 2026
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE October 8, 2026
Online proposals will be accepted starting September 8, 2026
RURAL ARTS INITIATIVE June 10, 2027 – NOTE NEW DATE
Online proposals will be accepted starting May 10, 2027
INTERCULTURAL HARMONY INITIATIVE June 17, 2027 – NOTE NEW DATE
Online proposals will be accepted starting May 17, 2027
LITTLE FALLS INITIATIVE June 17, 2027 – NOTE NEW DATE
Online proposals will be accepted starting May 17, 2027