About Us
The Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation is an all-volunteer group of citizens dedicated to supporting the community through the stewardship of funds allocated to the foundation by the City of Coon Rapids (through charitable gambling funds) and through community donations.
At-Large Membership– 9 Positions (All Currently Filled)
All at-large members will serve two (2) year terms with members 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 elected in odd numbered years and members 2, 4, 6 and 8 elected in even numbered years.
Charitable Gambling Organizations
- Coon Rapids Cardinal Little League
- Coon Rapids Lions Club
- Coon Rapids Mat Bandits
- Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625
- Coon Rapids Youth Hockey Association
- Coon Rapids Competition Cheer Spirit Booster Club
Community Grant Program
If you are part of a local group looking to host an event or activity to benefit the community – and you are looking for additional financial support – you are invited to fill out our Community Grant Request Form. All requests are considered and voted on by members of the Foundation and grants are given out based on requests that meet the Foundation’s goals of enhancing quality of life in the city of Coon Rapids by way of events and celebrations.
Please click here to download the grant request form.
The completed Grant Form should be emailed to crcommunitystrengthfoundation@gmail.com
The CSF Board
Current Civic Organizations who may appoint a Director / Representative (All Currently
Filled)
- Coon Rapids Arts Commission
- Coon Rapids Cardinal Little League
- Coon Rapids City Council Representative
- Coon Rapids Competition Cheer Spirit Booster Club
- Coon Rapids Fire Relief Association
- Coon Rapids Lion’s Club
- Coon Rapids Mat Bandits
- Coon Rapids North Star Lions
- Coon Rapids Snowflake Association
- Coon Rapids Youth Hockey Association
Become A Member Of Our Board
The Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation board of directors has the authority to appoint at-large members to our foundation board. At-large directors shall consist of residents of the City of Coon Rapids and businesses within the City of Coon Rapids who have a desire to promote the purposes and objectives of our corporation.
Periodically an at-large position becomes available and when that happens we will take nominations from the currrent board of directors as well as via application through this website page.
Each individual/business nominated will be asked to appear at a board meeting so we can get to know you a little better! Elections take place in January each year.
To be considered for an at-large board member position on the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation, please complete the form below. In the comments sections, tell us a little about yourself and include why you would be a good candidate for the position.