Northwest Minnesota Foundation
August 5, 2026 (Bemidji, MN) – The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment (BAAE), a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, has awarded $22,000 in grant funding to support a diverse array of arts, music, and cultural initiatives across Bemidji and surrounding communities. Commenting on this, Terri Darco, Community Senior Philanthropy Officer at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop series for small business owners to help them prepare for the process of selling or transitioning their business.
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.
The Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund has announced its fall 2025 grant award recipients. The education fund awards annual grants to ISD 31 teachers and classrooms through a competitive application and review process.
The Larry Diffley Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fund, a fund in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2025-26 scholarship round.
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.
