The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support nonprofits in building organizational capacity.
The NMF Training and Education Fund was established in 2004 to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations and leaders in Northwest Minnesota, with preference given to efforts that build the leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity.
The typical grant award is $2,500, however, grants up to $5,000 will be reviewed and considered. Grants are available to nonprofit (501c3) organizations that serve the Northwest Minnesota region. Priority points will be given to those organizations located within the region. Completed grants applications are due by July 15th, 2025.
Eligible expenses may include staff and board training, travel and conferences, consultant hiring, strategic planning, leadership training, organizational or systems audits, or other efforts that help make nonprofits more efficient and viable for the long term. Grants cannot fund political activities, religious propagation, discriminatory practices, past operating debts or similar activities. This fund will not consider membership or subscription dues, computer license fees, financial audits, building construction or capital campaigns.
The NMF service area includes Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation and the 12 counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake Falls, Roseau.
To apply, submit a completed application at https://form.jotform.com/251187283977168 or visit the Grants page at www.nwmf.org
