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NMF launches Building Better Lives grants

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications through its new Building Better Lives grant program, designed to address complex problems and enhance regional wellbeing by focusing on engagement, collaboration, equity, and sustainability.

Omdahl fund seeks projects that promote or preserve natural resources

The Omdahl Conservation Fund is now accepting applications for projects that promote or preserve natural resources in Northwest Minnesota.

Hewitt Family Charitable Fund seeks grant applicants

Applications will be accepted through Dec. 5, supporting public service activities which will have lasting impact on underserved populations in Hubbard County.

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BAAE hosting Art Shines Bright at The Loft

The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment is hosting Art Shines Bright at The Loft, a fundraiser for the arts, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15, at The Loft Event Center, 116 4th St. N.W., Bemidji.

NMF honors 6 awardees who are championing community

At its annual recognition event, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated six awardees from across the region whose leadership and service are strengthening communities in meaningful ways.

NMF seeking projects to develop early childhood education workforce

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is seeking proposals from community partners interested in creating or expanding programs to support the early childhood education workforce.

NMF releases $1.5M into the region in 4th quarter of FY25

More than $1.5 million was granted or loaned out into the region from April through June through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

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Bemidji Area Arts Endowment announces 2025 grant recipients

The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment (BAAE), a fund in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is announcing $32,130 in grants to support the arts in Bemidji and surrounding communities.

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.

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