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$100,000 in grants awarded to Northwest Minnesota organizations to support welcoming & inclusion

Seven organizations in Crookston, Thief River Falls, Roseau, and Bemidji received a combined $100,000 in funding to support welcoming and inclusion efforts in their communities.

$2 million awarded to Northwest Minnesota Foundation to address Indigenous youth homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Northwest Minnesota Foundation $2 million to fund a collaborative effort of four organizations in supporting Indigenous youth experiencing housing instability and homelessness.

Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund seeks grant and scholarship applicants

More than $1.7 million was loaned or granted out into the region from January through March through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation pushes more than $1.7M into the region in third quarter of FY24

More than $1.7 million was loaned or granted out into the region from January through March through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation named Rural Welcoming Initiative participant

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been named one of 10 participants in the Rural Welcoming Initiative for 2024.

Businesses and nonprofits invited to apply for PROMISE Act grant funding

Through the PROMISE Act, created and funded by the Minnesota Legislature, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development, has been awarded $2.3 million to disperse one-time grants up to $50,000 to businesses and qualified nonprofits.

Grants available to support those living through homelessness

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support efforts aimed at improving the outcomes for individuals who have experienced homelessness.

Cody Holte Scholarship now accepting applications

The family of Cody Holte is seeking applicants for the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund hosted by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF).

Otto Bremer Trust selects NMF as partner for new Community Responsive Fund

Under the new partnership, Northwest Minnesota Foundation will work closely with OBT to administer $350,000 in funds for grants up to $75,000 to support local organizations that directly respond to immediate challenges and opportunities in the community.

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