Bonanza Education Center, Big Stone County, "Multi-generational Programming - Year 2."

A program to bring members of different generations together for recreational and environmental learning opportunities.

Canby Cares, "Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat."

A retreat to develop positive youth character, values, and relationships for elementary school students.

Canby Cares, "Youth Frontiers Retreats."

A retreat to develop positive youth character, values, and relationships for middle and high school students.

$2,790

Christ United Presbyterian Church, Marshall, "Parish Nurse - Year 2."

Parish nursing program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Church of Saint Catherine, Redwood Falls, "Parish Nurse - Year 3."

Parish nursing program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

City of Cottonwood, "Youth Advisory Council."

A project to encourage young people to become more involved in local government to instill a sense of civic responsibility.

City of Montevideo, "Montevideo Disaster Mitigation Job Retention Study."

A flood mitigation study for two commercial areas prone to flooding in Montevideo.

SW/WC Service Cooperative, "Corporate Sponsorship Committee Membership."

Committee membership to support youth activities and events that attach students to schools.

Cottonwood County Cultural Committee, "Celebration of Cultures."

An event to celebrate diversity and growth through respect and education.

Council on Foundations, "Annual Membership 2003."

Opportunities to support philanthropic practices and education for grant making.

Good Samaritan Communities of Luverne, "Star Intergenerational Network - Year 2."

A project to build relationships between the elderly and the community through interactions and intentional intergenerational programming.

ISD #129 - Montevideo, "Focus Services for Freshmen."

This program helps at-risk students achieve academic and social success in high school.

ISD #2190 - Yellow Medicine East, "Project Respect - Year 2."

Second year funding to expand the current intergenerational program and continue to foster a mutual respect among all generations, particularly between the youth and elders in the Granite Falls area.

ISD #2534 - B.O.L.D., "Parent's Education - Preschooler's Opportunity."

Childcare and transportation for adults enrolled in Adult Basic Education classes in the B.O.L.D. (Bird Island, Olivia, Lake Lillian) school district.

ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley High School, "Housing Construction Project."

In partnership with the Joint Powers Activities Committee, students in the construction trades class build a house and sell it to the highest bidder.

ISD #2897 - Redwood Falls, "Building Strong Communities through Intergenerational Programs - Year 2."

A community based project to develop intergenerational programs.

ISD #347 - Willmar, "Youth Entrepreneurship Activities."

A class that teaches business skills to middle school students through hands-on experience in running the school store.

ISD #347 - Willmar, "Engage Program."

An intervention program for at-risk students in 5th and 6th grade.

ISD #414 - Minneota, "Changing Lives Program."

A program designed to help grades K-8 students become more caring, responsible, and respectful people.

ISD #62 - Ortonville, "Trojan Tech."

Opportunities for senior adults and students to utilize the school computer lab after school hours.

ISD #671 - Hills/Beaver Creek, "Intergenerational Program."

A community based reading and family program that engages all members, including children K-6th grade, volunteer seniors, businesses, parents, the school, and media.

ISD #777 - Benson, "Child Guide Transition Funding."

The project connects children with extra curricular activities to increase their developmental assets.

ISD #777 - Benson, "Be an Asset Builder - Year 3."

A community awareness and educational project that builds developmental assets in youth.

"Intergenerational Outreach - Year 3."

A regional grant to build intergenerational communities by providing technical assistance, training, networking opportunities, education, and resources to individuals and groups in southwest Minnesota.

Junior Achievement of the SW/WC Area, "Southwest/West Central Junior Achievement Project."

Junior Achievement provides children with a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system.

Laotian Community of Worthington, "Laotian Community Center Design."

A project to assist with the design of the Laotian Community Center for educational and recreational purposes in Worthington.

Let's Go Fishing, Willmar, "Let's Go Fishing Project."

A volunteer run project that provides fishing and boating excursions for senior citizens.

"Life Connections IV."

A two day event at the Willmar Convention Center for senior citizens and others to explore lifestyle and resource opportunities.

"Luverne Child Guide - Year 2."

Project connects children with activities to increase their developmental assets.

McLeod County Family Connection, "Universal Contact - Year 3."

Public Health Nurses make home visits to families with new born babies.

McLeod County Public Health Nursing Service, "McLeod County Community Baby Shower."

An event to provide education, enrichment, and networking for families of infant children.

Medi-Sota Inc., Dawson, "Medical Staff Recruitment & Retention Program."

This program helps member hospitals with staff recruitment, retention, and turnover.

Micro Enterprise Technical Assistance."

Through a grant from the MN Department of Trade and Economic Development, this project provides technical assistance to small business entrepreneurs for business start-ups and expansions.

Mid MN Development Commission, Willmar, "Waste to Watts Project Feasibility Study."

A study to identify the technical, operational, and economic aspects of creating electricity from cow manure.

Minnesota Council on Foundations, "Annual Membership."

Funding to support philanthropic practices and principles of grant making.

Minnesota Inventors Congress, Redwood Falls, "Minnesota Inventors Congress Sponsorship."

A conference to encourage businesses to showcase their new inventions and promote the spirit of invention and innovation.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, "5th Annual Employers' Seminar."

A seminar to improve business practices in southwest Minnesota.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, "Small Business Management Computerizing and Tuition Assistance - Year 3."

Tuition assistance for business people to improve their management skills, computerize their records and information, and start new business ventures.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, "Immigrant Vocational Readiness."

A program to prepare new southwest Minnesota immigrants for the post-secondary education system.

Montevideo Family Community Connectors, "Middle School Child Guide Program - Year 2."

This project connects children with extra curricular activities to increase their developmental assets.

Mountain Lake Community Education, "Enrichment Scholarship Fund."

Youth scholarships that enable all students to be involved in band and music activities.

Murray County Strengthening the Family Community, "Challenging Child Behaviors."

A seminar for parents and the public to increase knowledge and skills for dealing with child behaviors.

"Non-Profit Management Institute."

A SWMF training program for nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity so they may successfully accomplish their missions and work.

"Non-Profit Management Institute."

A SWMF training program for nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity so they may successfully accomplish their missions and work.

Nordland Lutheran Church, Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties, "Parish Nurse."

Parish nursing program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Page Education Foundation, "Page Scholars - Year 3."

This project awards scholarships, provides mentors, and community service opportunities for students of color in southwest Minnesota.

"Parish Nurse Initiative."

A regional grant to provide technical assistance, resource materials, parish nurse scholarships, convening, and educational opportunities for parish nurse projects in southwest Minnesota.

"Philanthropy Convening and Promotions."

Networking and researching opportunities to promote philanthropy in southwest Minnesota.

"Pipestone-Edgerton Child Guide."

Project to connect children to extra curricular activities to increase their developmental assets.

Prairie Five Community Action Council, "T.E.A.C.H. Program."

A project to improve outcomes for children in childcare and early childhood programs by reducing staff turnover and encouraging continuing education for childcare providers.

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, "Environmental Education - Year 2."

A regional environmental education program for people of all ages.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Willmar, "Parish Nurse - Year 3."

Parish nursing program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Renville County HRA/EDA, "Renville County Diversity Awareness."

Education to increase understanding and acceptance of new neighbors and co-workers.

Ridgewater College, "2002 McLeod County Senior Expo."

An educational opportunity for senior adults, providers, and other interested individuals to learn about available programs and resources.

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson and Willmar Campuses, "Entrepreneurial Activities."

Scholarship assistance for student entrepreneurs.

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson and Willmar Campuses, "Entrepreneurial Activities."

Scholarship assistance for student entrepreneurs.

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson and Willmar Campuses, "Entrepreneurial Activities."

Scholarship assistance for student entrepreneurs.

RSVP of Southwest Minnesota, "Full-time volunteer coordinator."

A coordinator to recruit and provide training for volunteers of all ages in Redwood County.

Shelter House, Willmar, "Shelter House."

A regional impact grant to support the building of a new facility that provides emergency shelter and support for victims of domestic violence in the eighteen counties of southwest Minnesota.

"Southwest Minnesota Foundation Annual Event."

An event to celebrate and recognize the talented and dedicated people and communities of southwest Minnesota.

$4,100

"Southwest Minnesota Foundation - Blandin Community Leadership Award."

Leadership award presented to Blandin alumnus Jim Fahey to support "Historic Downtown Hutchinson."

"Southwest Minnesota Foundation - Blandin Community Leadership Award."

Leadership award presented to Blandin alumnus Mark Erickson of Lakefield to support the Lakefield City Park, Library, Ambulance, and DARE programs.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, "Community Assessment and Training Project."

Education and training to develop construction skills for individuals seeking new employment opportunities.

Southwest Minnesota State University, "Senior College - Year 3."

A program that provides lifelong learning opportunities for senior citizens through non-credit classes held at the University.

Southwest Minnesota State University, "Small Business Development Center - Year 2."

This project is a partnership among Southwest Minnesota State University, Prairieland EDC, and the Southwest Minnesota Foundation to provide business development, assistance, and training programs to southwest businesses.

Southwest Minnesota State University, "The Southwest Minnesota Poll."

A two-year survey project to provide current data on the status of the southwest Minnesota area.

Southwest MN Housing Partnership, "Home Ownership Education for Under-served Populations."

This project provides outreach, home ownership education, and counseling to under-served populations.

Southwest MN Private Industry Council Inc., "1st Annual Regional Economic Summit."

A conference to increase awareness, provide data, and develop tools to address the critical economic issues facing southwest Minnesota.

"Technology and Telecommunications, Phase III Part 2."

This project is designed to increase usage and application of technology and telecommunications for business and economic development.

The Land Stewardship Project, Montevideo, "Farm Beginnings - Year 2."

This project fosters relationships between a new generation of farmers and those with decades of farming experience.

United Way of Kandiyohi County, "Youth as Resources."

A program that places youth and adults together on a decision making board with the key responsibility of allocating funds to youth-initiated, youth-led community projects.

"Virginia McKnight Binger Memorial."

A memorial for Virginia McKnight Binger, daughter of William and Maude McKnight, founders of The McKnight Foundation.  The award will be given to the Union Gospel Mission.

Wesley United Methodist Church, Marshall, "Nursing in the Faith Community."

A workshop for parish nurses to empower them with skills and knowledge to improve their nursing practice.

Worthington Community Education - Dist. #518, "2nd Annual Spring Fling."

An event to educate and inspire senior adults, providers, and all interested individuals about community resources and aging issues.

Worthington International Festival, "9th Annual International Festival."

An event that provides ethnic groups the opportunity to learn and experience diverse cultures through food, music, arts, and sports.