Grants
Main Street Revitalization Program Fuels Investments
Since 2023, the Initiative Foundation has helped distribute more than $4 million in Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization grants to support 127 projects across 10… Read More
Foundation Awards More Than $679,000 in Q2 Grants
The Initiative Foundation awarded 204 grants totaling $679,256 during the second quarter of 2026 to support stronger communities, healthy nonprofits, local leadership and quality-of-life improvements… 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
$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
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
Foundation Awards $1.3 Million in Fourth-Quarter Grants
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Initiative Foundation awarded more than $1.3 million through 264 grants supporting communities across Central Minnesota. These grants were… Read More