Finding a place on the ice in Warroad
Supported with local grant support, Warroad Youth Hockey offers entry-level skating program to kids who have never been on the ice before.
A place to plant roots: How an affordable home empowered a community leader
Purchasing a home through the North Star Neighbors community land trust has helped Jennifer Compeau build confidence and spur community involvement.
NMF awards $150,000 through Building Better Lives grants
Fourteen projects were selected for funding, reflecting the diverse needs and opportunities identified by communities throughout the region.
Child Care: A simple fix with a big impact
Many child care providers often lack funds for major repairs, and when they close, it immediately impacts employers and families, prompting the creation of the NMF Child Care Retain Forgivable Loan.
Child Care: $1 million invested, thousands of families supported
Through its Child Care Finance Program, NMF has now reached a milestone of more than $1 million invested in providers across Northwest Minnesota.
NMF hosting small business owners prepare for business succession
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.
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.
Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund announces 2025 grant recipients
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.
Larry Diffley Memorial Aviation Scholarship now accepting applications
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.