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Forum’s New President on Reducing Duplication and Increasing Collaboration in Philanthropy’s Infrastructure
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Minnesota Annual Grantmaker Rankings Released
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today released its annual rankings of the top grantmakers in Minnesota based on cash grants paid in 2014. MCF’s 2014 annual rankings are based on cash grants paid by funders during fiscal years ending...
My Brother's Keeper RFP
The Office of Mayor Christopher Coleman, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service and Minnesota Council on Foundations, is seeking proposals from organizations interested in hosting an AmeriCorps VISTA member for the...
SMIF Announces $100,000 in Grants Available
As part of its effort to invest in economic growth within the region, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is offering $100,000 in Incentive Grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or units/agencies of local, state, or federal...
Blue Cross Foundation Announces $700,000 Funding Opportunity
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation today announced a funding opportunity for up to a total of $700,000 to further health equity in communities across Minnesota....
SMIF Establishes Disaster Recovery Fund to Support Madelia Fire Relief
Today, AgStar Financial Services announced a $15,000 grant to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) to help relief efforts in last night’s fire in Madelia, which SMIF has matched with $15,000.
Both organizations are encouraging...
Laura Jane Musser Fund Grant Deadlines Approaching
Deadlines for grants are as follows. Please refer to the specific grant page for details on the granting process and application procedures. Links to online granting system are located on grant pages.
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Northland Foundation Awards 51 Grants Totaling $410,157 to Nonprofits, School Districts and Community Organizations in 4th Quarter of 2015
The Northland Foundation Board of Trustees and Staff approved 51 grants during the last quarter of 2015, awarding a total of $410,157 within the foundation’s priorities of Aging With Independence; Children, Youth and Families; Opportunities for...
Ecolab and the Project WET Foundation Launch New Interactive Online Activity
With cold and flu season well underway, parents and teachers have a new tool to teach kids how to protect themselves from germs. “Soap and Water Science” is a fun online activity developed by Ecolab’s partner, the Project WET Foundation, to teach...