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January 18, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Three Communities

12 projects with investments of more than $10.2 million to receive financial support

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January 4, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Four Communities

13 projects with investments of nearly $3.9 million to receive financial support

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December 22, 2022

Op-ed: Minnesota Nonprofits Are Worthy of Trust

In times of crisis, nonprofits are often on the front lines helping our neighbors in need. And when the crises continue year after year, non…

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December 19, 2022

17 Entrepreneurs Graduate from St. Cloud-based Enterprise Academy

Graduates’ business ventures include home care, a barber school, catering, wellness center

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December 15, 2022

10 New Entrepreneurs Graduate Enterprise Academy With Businesses for the Mille Lacs Tribal Economy

Graduates’ ventures include child care, crafts, mobile welding, food truck

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The Initiative Foundation is certified as a Community Development
Financial Institution by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
and proudly bears certification from the U.S. Small Business
Administration as a Community Advantage Lender. The Foundation
meets rigorous national standards established by the Council on
Foundations, has attained the highest four-star rating on financial health,
accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator and is
recognized for meeting standards for accountability and openness
through the Charities Review Council.


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The Initiative Foundation has been recognized as a Well Workplace
Gold winner by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).
Well Workplace Gold organizations are recognized for having built
exceptional and comprehensive worksite wellness strategies grounded
in WELCOA’s 7 Benchmarks.

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