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News and Events

March 22, 2023

Granite Partners’ Carrie Willis Joins Foundation’s Board of Trustees

New board member brings background in finance, governing, consulting and operations

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March 17, 2023

Initiative Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Second Half of 2022

Grants support downtown revitalization projects, disaster relief and COVID-era small business recovery efforts

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March 10, 2023

Brainerd Businesses Receive Revitalization Grants 

10 projects with investments of nearly $300,000 to receive financial support

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March 1, 2023

Initiators Fellowship Searching for Greater Minnesota Social Entrepreneurs

Opportunity provides entrepreneurs with a pathway to accelerate their enterprise for good in Greater Minnesota

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February 15, 2023

Revitalization Grants Approved in Five Communities

15 projects with investments of nearly $4 million to receive financial support

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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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