Frances McNeill Karlsson Arts Scholarship seeking applicants
The Frances McNeill Karlsson Arts Scholarship is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2024 scholarship round.
NMF pushes more than $2.1M into the region in second quarter of FY24
More than $2.1 million was loaned or granted out into the region from October through December through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three-month timeframe comprises the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year.
Compass Rose charts new, expanded path forward
Hannah Peura is a local entrepreneur, running a woman-owned retail business called Compass Rose in downtown Bemidji. Hannah has dedicated herself to Compass Rose since its creation in 2016.
Park Rapids high school offering Child Development Associate training to students
To address the shortage of child care slots and staffing challenges, the Park Rapids area has decided to use a futuristic vision – “growing their own” child care providers.
Nearly $1.2M in grants awarded to Bemidji businesses and community projects
Twelve businesses and organizations in Bemidji will receive nearly $1.2 million in grant support with funds approved by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation through the state’s Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program.
FY23 Impact Report: NMF contract with NTC Foundation sunsets
More than $500,000 raised in donations over the last 6 years of partnership
FY23 Impact Report: North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, aims to develop more affordable housing
As the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) rolled out its current strategic framework in 2018, it included a goal to lead regional efforts and community solutions focused on housing.
FY23 Impact Report: NMF establishes the Northwest Minnesota Community Impact Corporation
Supporting our region’s small businesses has been a key part of our work since our inception in 1986.
Community land trust serving Northwest Minnesota awarded nearly $3 million by Minnesota Housing
North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, has been awarded $2.97 million by Minnesota Housing to support affordable housing in Northwest Minnesota.