We believe Northwest Minnesota offers boundless opportunities.
We champion ideas that stabilize and strengthen our communities.
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Find the pathway for you. From grants, loans, and scholarships to business consulting and local giving, we’re here to guide and support donors and recipients alike.
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For Donors
We’re here to guide your every step as you leave a legacy that will support generations to come.
For Grantees
With a dedicated focus on keeping Northwest Minnesota strong, every neighbor plays a role in the future of our region.
For Businesses
Making your business strong makes our whole community stronger. Gain mentorship, connections, and resources.
Where we help
Child Care
Seeking innovative, sustainable solutions to unique child care needs in the community.
Children & Families
Supporting Tribal leaders in building youth confidence for the future of our region.
Ending Homelessness
Building better lives in Northwest Minnesota with an improved homelessness response system.
Housing
Leading and supporting collaborative efforts to add housing capacity in the region.
Community Revitalization
Investing in rural communities to help them achieve their full potential.
News & Ideas
Learn more about the ways we’re working in the community.
Scholarship Spotlight: Nicholas Winge
Nicholas Winge, who graduated from Stephen-Argyle Central High School, earned the James Burlum Memorial Scholarship.
Grants available for efforts supporting individuals living through homelessness
Grant applications are now being accepted to support efforts aimed at improving the outcomes for individuals who have experienced homelessness.
Solway’s accessible playground invites all to play
The new playground at Solway Elementary was constructed to ensure that all children are able to gather and play together without barriers.