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Foundation Receives Grant for 5 Main Streets

The Initiative Foundation has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)’s Main Street Economic Revitalization Program to… Read More

Fellowship Ramps Up Recruitment for 2026-27 Cohort

The Initiators Fellowship is recruiting for its 2026-2027 cohort. Launched by the Initiative Foundation and its Minnesota Initiative Foundation partners, the two-year program provides a… Read More

Relief Fund Supports Wadena Residents Displaced by Fire

The Initiative Foundation has partnered with community leaders to establish the Wadena Fire Recovery Fund following a 12-unit apartment fire on Sunday night that killed… Read More

Five Join Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees

The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce that Tracy Bertram, Hara Charlier, Larry Dietz, Hudda Ibrahim, and Justin Jahnz have been appointed to its board… Read More

Trombley Named Vice President for Community

The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Trombley as its new vice president for community. Trombley brings a wealth of experience in community development,… Read More

Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 In Fourth Quarter

The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds delivered 125 grants during the fourth quarter of 2024 totaling $397,000. Initiative Foundation Partner Funds during the fourth… Read More