Grants
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
7 Receive Energy Efficiency, Resiliency Planning Grants
The Initiative Foundation is proud to announce its first-ever round of energy efficiency and community resiliency planning grants, awarding a total of $97,000 to seven… Read More
Rural Voice 2025 to Explore Mental Health, Social Isolation
Central Minnesotans are invited to attend Rural Voice 2025, a town-hall style event focused on mental health and social isolation and how we can find… Read More
Application for PROMISE Act Grants Open Through Sept. 15
The Initiative Foundation today announced the opening of its application for PROMISE Act grants, offering financial support to small businesses across Central Minnesota. With… Read More
Foundation Awards $100,000 to Support Rural Food Shelves
The Initiative Foundation has awarded $100,000 in grants to 18 rural food shelves across Central Minnesota to help communities manage a surge in demand in… Read More
Foundation Awards $343,000 in 1st Quarter Grants
The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds delivered 74 grants during the first quarter of 2025 for a total of $343,000. The Initiative Foundation awarded… Read More