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Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund meets fundraising goal for Bemidji High School Manufacturing Modernization Project

George W. Neilson Foundation investment and local fundraising support pave the way for new manufacturing equipment, with broader expansion plans already underway. July 28, 2026 (BEMIDJI, MN) – A partnership among local philanthropy, community donors, and regional businesses has successfully secured funding to modernize Bemidji High School’s Machine Tool Classroom, ensuring students have access to …

Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies Seeks Grant Applicants

The Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies is pleased to announce that applications for its 2026 grant cycle will be accepted from July 1-31. The Everett Wilimek Endowment is in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Individuals within a 30-mile radius of Bemidji may apply for funding of up to $1,500. The grants …

Northwest Minnesota Foundation awards $150,000 through Building Better Lives Grant

June 22, 2026 (BEMIDJI, MN ) – The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has awarded $150,000 through its latest round of Building Better Lives Grants, supporting community-led projects that strengthen families, improve wellbeing, expand access to essential resources, and build stronger communities across northwest Minnesota. This funding round attracted 30 applications requesting nearly $380,000 in support. Fourteen …

NMF offering Good Neighbor Grants

In partnership with the McKnight Foundation, NMF is now offering rapid response funding through Good Neighbor Grants to help nonprofits meet urgent needs this winter.

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.