Scholarship Spotlight: Ashtin Fredrickson
Ashtin Fredrickson, a graduate of Lafayette High School, earned the Kris Fontaine Memorial Scholarship.
Lead for Inclusion and NMF partner on sensory kit
To promote greater inclusion, Lead for Inclusion has partnered with Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) to offer a sensory kit foster more inclusive spaces at community events.
Scholarship Spotlight: Samantha Larson
Samantha Larson, who graduated from Kittson Central High School, earned the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Scholarship.
NMF pushes more than $1.3 million out into the region in second quarter of FY25
Dollars released included: $860,000 in grants through NMF’s family of funds, $322,000 in loans to small business owners, and $175,000 through NMF’s mission-driven grants programs.
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.
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.