News and Events
7 Selected for Two-Year Initiators Fellowship
November 6, 2019
From a hydroponic growing system that allows for year-round fresh produce to an immigrant-focused law firm with an innovative an…
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Expanded Initiators Fellowship Names 15 Finalists
October 7, 2019
Social Entrepreneurs from Central, Southwest and West Central Minnesota in the running for seven two-year, $60,000 fellowship op…
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Nonprofits Receive Nearly $449,000 in Second-Quarter Grants
September 13, 2019
The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds are pleased to announce that 120 grants totaling nearly $449,000 were awarded du…
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Loan Supports Barrett Petfood Expansion
August 12, 2019
The Initiative Foundation has joined local lenders to help fund construction of a 165,000-square-foot Barrett Petfood Innovation…
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Governor's Visit Puts Child Care Needs in Spotlight
July 22, 2019
The Initiative Foundation continued its advocacy role to address the statewide child care crisis when it served as host to a rou…
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