Read Central Minnesota updates in response to COVID-19.
News and Events
May 18, 2020
Foundation Extends Remote Work Through June
The Initiative Foundation is extending its social distancing measures—for staff and public safety—and has made the decision to continue work…
May 14, 2020
#GiveAtHomeMN Challenge Winners Announced
Participants in a months-long Initiative Foundation program to help nonprofit leaders refine their business, marketing and fundraising skill…
April 29, 2020
First-Quarter Grants; COVID-19 Update
The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds are pleased to announce that 91 grants totaling nearly $370,000 were awarded during the firs…
April 10, 2020
Grant Guidelines Change in Response to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, Initiative Foundation and its grants program will prioritize basic needs and general operations to serve …
April 2, 2020
110 Receive Emergency Child Care Grants
With available resources of $150,500, the Initiative Foundation the week of March 31 awarded 110 emergency child care grants to Central Minn…
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