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16 Finalists Emerge for 2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship
Sixteen social entrepreneurs have been chosen from a pool of nearly 120 applicants to move to the next stage of the 2026–2027 Initiators Fellowship selection… Read More
Rural Voice Follow-On Events Set for Wadena and Long Prairie
A packed house gathered Sept. 15 at Drastic Measures Brewing in Wadena for Rural Voice 2025, a town hall conversation exploring mental health and social… Read More
Emerging Needs Grants Available for Nonprofits
The Initiative Foundation is now accepting applications for its Emerging Needs grant round, which provides up to $5,000 in short-term funding for nonprofits facing sudden… Read More
25 Local Organizations Receive Joy & Connection Grants
The Initiative Foundation has awarded $160,000 in Joy & Connection grants to 25 organizations across Central Minnesota. The grants will support community-led projects designed to… Read More
Five Hometowns Pilot Thriving Communities Reboot
After a pause since 2017, the Initiative Foundation is relaunching Thriving Communities, a proven program that helps small towns bring people together to imagine… Read More
Foundation Loan Helps Secure Historic Selke Field
The Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (CMYSA) has purchased the historic Selke Field in St. Cloud, ensuring this landmark green space will remain a hub… Read More