Grant Request Minnesota CHILL Foundation INC

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Minnesota CHILL Foundation INC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 9000 Telford Crossing
City: Brooklyn Park
State: MN
Postal Code: 55443
Main Phone: 16126699487
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://minnesotachillfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 82-4542883
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: March 26th, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000.00

Project Title: CHILL Tech Program
Project Description:

CHILL Tech Program is for 1 – 6-month, training programs that will provide 2 cohorts of 16- to 21-year-olds the opportunity to work with IT professionals and certified technicians to learn:
• Introduction to Information Technology (IT), including:
o IT Roles and Responsibilities
o Project management
o Software development
o Artificial intelligence
o Cyber-security
o Social-media marketing
o Break fix / help desk software and hardware troubleshooting
• Best practices in troubleshooting to identify and diagnose issues.
• Product knowledge, including Mac and PC hardware and software.
• Customer service skills and addressing the needs of clients in a professional manner.
• The program will also include site visits to local Information Technology (IT) companies.
• Upon completion, scholars will be able to keep the laptops that they will use in the program for hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course

Total Project Budget: 41,600.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $ 15,000.00 committed & $ 10,000.00 potential.

Project Duration: Six months
Geographical Area Served: East St. Paul, Brooklyn Park, Twin Cities area
Age Group To Be Served: 16 years of age to 21 years of age

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Cindy
Contact Last Name: Hill
Contact Title: CFO
Contact Phone: 612-669-9487
Contact Email: cindy.hill1@comcast.net