Nonprofits located in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and Wisconsin are eligible to apply for funding from the Otto Bremer Foundation, which backs programs working to ensure a variety of rights.

Economic and social rights, including the right to health care, education, food and shelter, are among the foundation's areas of interest, which also include civil and political rights and cultural and economic rights.

Application deadline is open. Only 501(c)3 nonprofits located in the states named above may apply; priority is given to groups in communities served by the Bremer Financial Corp.

For full details, see the foundation website or contact the Bremer Foundation, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 2250, St. Paul, MN 55101; 651-227-8036.