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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