Granting Dreams

02/01/2022

RAFFLE: Don't miss out on this great opportunity to support a great cause. $25/ticket and every ticket purchase receives a unique TFO Challenge Coin and enters you in a raffle for a G-Force Arms 12ga Semi-auto bullpup! To make it better proceeds will go to support The Fallen Outdoors' Team Minnesota event hosting more than 80 veterans for a weeklong all-inclusive fishing trip to northern Minnesota's Lake Kabetogama at Kab Outdoors & Driftwood Lodge Resort. Follow the link to get started!

Help The Fallen Outdoors spread the word about Team MN Walleye Event!

08/09/2020

Less than 48 hours left to enter! Registration closes Aug 10! The Fallen Outdoors’ Team Minnesota is asking for your support by joining this month-long Minnesota walleye tourney. $30 to enter over $220 in prizes! All proceeds go to a GREAT cause, fighting the 22-a-day su***de rate and veteran depression by getting vets active together in outdoor sports! You can register using this link, fishing has already started and runs through August 31, fish any public water in Minnesota or border waters. Comment below with any questions or find more info using the link!

https://tourneyx.com/app/tourney/fallen-outdoors-team-minnesota-dog-days-of-summer-walleye-challenge

08/01/2020

From Minnesota Team Lead Isaac Jensen:

Ok folks,

The tournament has kicked off. So far the participation is disappointing to say the least. People can enter until the 10th, but as of now we’ve only got 5 participants. I’m asking you to please encourage participation to help us raise funds this year. Our other major fundraisers were derailed by COVID shutdowns and this was an opportunity to raise funds while having fun and complying with COVID recommendations.

It’s $30 to enter, there’s $230 in value worth of prizes. Fish where you want (in Minnesota OR BORDER WATERS). Fish when you want (you have the whole month of August!!). If you want more incentive join the $10 entry for the “big fish” contest and get a 100% cash payout.

We need your support!

Sign up for The Fallen Outdoors Dog Days of Summer Walleye Tournament here:

TourneyX - Fallen Outdoors Team Minnesota Dog Days of Summer Walleye Challenge Minnesota Waters Only August 1st 6:30 am - August 31st 4:00 pm Central, 2020 General Rules: Anglers may fish from bank, boat, or other vessels. All fishing must be don

07/29/2020

Join us for the Minnesota Dog Days of Summer Walleye Tournament supporting The Fallen Outdoors' Minnesota team! The tournament is open to everyone. You can fish any public water in the State of Minnesota, including border waters during the entire month of August. The tournament is using a free and simple app called Tourney X. You simply take a photo of your fish on a measuring board and submit it to the app, the app auto culls your 5 biggest fish. 1st place prize is a St. Croix Triumph 6'6" Medium Power, Fast Action rod with a Pflueger President 30x reel. Participate in the additional "Big Fish" tourney (separate entry) for a cash payout for the longest fish. All proceeds go to fund the Fallen Outdoors' Minnesota team.

The Fallen Outdoors is a 100% volunteer 501(c)3 organization working to reduce veteran depression and su***de by building a massive national network of veterans helping other veterans stay active in outdoor sports. We run hundreds of trips across the country, taking thousands of veterans each year out on some amazing trips. Check out http://www.thefallenoutdoors.com for more information or message me and I can help you get involved! To find out more information about the tournament or to register, go to:

https://tourneyx.com/app/tourney/fallen-outdoors-team-minnesota-dog-days-of-summer-walleye-challenge

05/15/2020

2020 VIRTUAL RUN FUNDRAISER

$30 Registration, run anywhere, anytime between now and June 15th. With your registration, you get a $20 t-shirt, and $10 goes to support your state's Fallen Outdoors Team! This is open to everyone to show your support to veterans while getting some time outside, getting back in shape! More information in the comments. If you have questions, or to sign up, comment below or check out the website at https://thefallenoutdoors.com/events/

05/03/2020

The application period is now open for FEMA’s SAFER and FP&S grant programs, as well as a special COVID-19 related round of AFG.

04/16/2020

Some helpful tips on fire grant success. A lot goes into these applications and the more groundwork you do the stronger the application you can put forward.

Additionally like all federal organizations, FEMA loves their planning, specifically hazard mitigation plans. Official documentation of your department’s needs and why they are needed can make your application a juggernaut in the competitive grant field.

These are a few things that can be worked on throughout the year so you are prepared for the application season.

To prepare a successful grant application requires planning and the willingness to assess your operational capabilities and then measure them up against the grant program priorities.

04/08/2020

Minnesota Veterans impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for a $1000 grant if they meet the following criteria:

1. A Veteran or the surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a deceased veteran as defined by MN Statute 197.447, and
2. A Minnesota Resident, and
3. Have been negatively financially impacted by COVID-19.

* Note: Two Veterans married to each other are both authorized to apply for and receive the disaster relief grant.

The application is fairly simple and can be found using the following link.

https://mn.gov/mdva/blog/?id=1066-425565

02/18/2020

WORK FROM HOME! Granting Dreams is looking for a self-motivated individual interested in making some extra money for a short-term, possibly recurring, sub-contracted grant writing position. Position responsibilities will include completing FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant applications for area fire departments using an online application. Willing to train the right candidate.

Required: Strong writing skills, available immediately.

Preferred: Grant writing experience, experience with the FEMA AFG program, knowledge of fire department equipment and terminology.

Contact me at [email protected] or through Facebook messaging if interested.