The Initiative Foundation makes grants through its Innovation Fund for projects and programs that advance their mission to empower people across Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity.
Donor Name: Initiative Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/05/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Innovation Fund grants primarily support start-up or capacity-building projects across the 14 counties and two tribal nations of Central Minnesota.
Focus Areas
Proposals that focus on at least one of the following areas will be given priority consideration:

General, program or capacity-building support for nonprofits addressing the urgent needs of historically disadvantaged populations. This includes support for business planning, fund development, training or other capacity-building initiatives
Cost share for projects intended to create behavioral change associated with combating racism, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
Advancement of strategies to address workforce shortages
Support for local and regional community and economic development entities advancing early-stage feasibility or pilot projects.

Funding Information
Innovation Fund grants seldom exceed $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, or local units of government that serve the people and communities in Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and/or Wright counties, and the sovereign tribal nations of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe. Funding requests for use outside of this geography will not be considered. Individuals are not eligible to apply for grant funds.
For more information, visit Initiative Foundation.