Omdahl Conservation Fund announces 2024 grant recipients
The Eldor and Stella Omdahl Environment and Conservation Fun has approved four grant applications totaling more than $60,000 to support conservation efforts throughout Northwest Minnesota.
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Tools for growth: Carpenter expands business with loan support
A small business loan has helped a Park Rapids carpenter purchase new tools and equipment so he can increase his capacity and grow his business.
Northwest Minnesota homeless response approach highlighted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Northwest Minnesota’s approach to supporting those experiencing homelessness has been highlighted as a case study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ALICE project shines light on struggling households
Eight of the 12 counties served by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) have a greater-than-average percentage of households struggling to pay basic living expenses.
Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund announces Fall 2024 grant recipients
Nine projects and programs have been awarded grants through the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund, a fund in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
Grace and Grit: Horses helping humans grow
Grace and Grit: Health and Healing Thru Horse-Human Partnerships is an Erskine-based nonprofit that provides growth and enrichment opportunities through horse-and-human connection.
Family of Funds: How local philanthropy helps feed hungry kids
The Warroad School BackPack Food Program Fund began in 2016, after Susie Novak, executive director of the North Country Food Bank, introduced the community to the idea of a backpack program.
Children & Families: Red Lake Nation expanding outdoor recreation
Through the grant support that Northwest Minnesota Foundation funnels to Red Lake Nation, the goal is always to support the tribal community in achieving its own goals.
Ending Homelessness: What do we mean by systems-change?
Our work toward ending homelessness in Northwest Minnesota, specifically for youth and young adults under the age of 25, is rooted in systems-level change.