Rockville-Cold Spring-Richmond, Minn. – Six organizations serving the ROCORI area have been awarded a total of $30,000 through the ROCORI Area Community Foundation’s (RACF) Community Builder Fund. The grants will support initiatives that strengthen local communities by investing in education, families, youth development, accessibility, recreation, and community connections.
• Cold Spring American Legion received $5,500 for handicap accessible restrooms.
• Cold Spring Area Historical Society Received $5,500 for its Common Thread Initiative.
• ConnectAbility of MN received $3,000 for donated equipment program.
• Junior Achievement North received $5,000 for its 2026-27 ROCORI school year program.
• ROCORI FFA Alumni & Supporters received $6,000 for its Saving Lookout Park project.
• The Yes Network received $5,000 for its HuddlUp program.
The RACF Community Builder Fund provides grants for projects and initiatives that create lasting, positive change throughout the ROCORI area. The fund serves the communities of Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond, along with an approximate five-mile radius surrounding each city, supporting local efforts that enhance quality of life and strengthen the region for years to come.
“The Community Builder Fund reflects the generosity of those who believe in the future of the ROCORI area,” said Don Burge, Chair of the ROCORI Area Community Foundation. “By investing in these organizations, we’re helping turn meaningful ideas into lasting impact for the people who live, work, and raise their families here.”
The ROCORI Area Community Foundation (RACF), a partner of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and powered by CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since its establishment in 2012, the RACF has grown to $1.9 million in assets and awarded over $1 million in grants to the community. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers over 1,300 funds totaling over $283 million in assets. Learn more at CommunityGiving.org/ROCORI.
