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10 Graduate from St. Cloud Enterprise Academy
The Initiative Foundation is celebrating the graduation of 10 St. Cloud-area entrepreneurs who recently completed the Enterprise Academy. Through the program, participants received business training,… Read More
18 Organizations Receive Joy & Connection Grants
The Initiative Foundation has awarded $85,200 in Joy & Connection grants to 18 organizations across Central Minnesota. The grants will support community-led projects designed to… Read More
3 Communities Join Rural Entrepreneurship Program
The Initiative Foundation has selected teams representing Remer, Crosby and the Isanti area to participate in Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV), a new program that helps… Read More
$61,000 Awarded for Emerging Needs, Capacity Grants
The Initiative Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling $61,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofits to strengthen their organizations and address urgent challenges. The grants support organizations… Read More
CAER’s Heather Kliewer Named 2026 Good Neighbor Honoree
For years, Heather Kliewer has quietly helped ensure that families facing hunger in the Elk River area are met with dignity and support. That steady… Read More
Foundation Awards $378,000 in First-Quarter 2026 Grants
The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds awarded 77 grants totaling more than $378,000 during the first quarter of 2026, supporting organizations and schools across… Read More