Investing in youth through housing support
Deb Zak’s experience working alongside youth has shaped her commitment to supporting young adults today – particularly through access to safe, stable housing.
Bridging the gap: Conifer community’s on-demand transit pilot
The Headwaters Regional Development Commission has launched a transit project that’s providing a pathway to stability, independence, and opportunity.
Lifting up youth voices: A community coming together through YESS
In 2024, YESS received a $3,000 grant from the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, using the funds to launch an ambitious initiative: the Youth Community Health Fair Project, a one-day event held in October at Riverside Methodist Church in Park Rapids. The goal was to bridge the gap between youth and the community resources available to them.
Warroad Area Community Fund invests in senior well-being
A grant from the Warroad Area Community Fund helped support LSS Meals in serving 13,915 meals to 296 unduplicated seniors in their community, according to a final grant report.
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations now accepting grant applications
The HC COLA Charitable Fund provides financial support for charitable and educational programs, projects, and activities that facilitate cooperation among member lake associations and to assist in encouraging environmentally sustainable use of lakes and watersheds.
Training & Education grants now open for nonprofits
The NMF Training and Education Fund was established in 2004 to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations and leaders in Northwest Minnesota, with preference given to efforts that build the leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity.
NWCoC seeks info on potential supportive housing projects
NWCoC is seeking information about potential supportive housing projects that could seek funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CoC Builds program.
NMF pushes more than $890,000 into the region in third quarter of FY25
Dollars released by NMF included more than $578,000 in grants through NMF’s family of funds, $165,000 in loans to small business owners, and $147,000 through NMF’s mission-driven grants programs.
Advocacy training aims to amplify local voices in legislative process
Community and economic development professionals from across the region gathered in Bemidji this winter to build confidence and sharpen their advocacy skills ahead of the 2025 legislative session.