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Experience the Power of People

 

In Fiscal Year 2005, the Southwest Minnesota Foundation continued to broaden and deepen its impact in the 18 counties of southwest Minnesota by providing leadership and resources around key priority areas.  The Foundation provided leadership to the people and communities of southwest Minnesota by helping frame key areas of potential regional growth and opportunity through its proactive grant initiatives.  Examples include our ongoing work to promote renewable energy as an economic asset, the Parish Nurse Initiative, the Early Childhood Initiative, Intergenerational programming, and efforts to promote inclusive communities.  The Foundation also helped identify new and emerging leaders, provided opportunities for leadership training, and helped leaders put their skills to work for the benefit of the 18-county region.

The Foundation provided resources through its grant and business loan programs, as well as its donor services.  The infusion of dollars through these initiatives ensured that people had the means to start or expand a business, provide a needed service or enrichment opportunity, and create positive change through local giving.  In Fiscal Year 2005, the Foundation provided 174 grants totaling $1,050,946 and 29 loans totaling $646,150. 

We hope you'll take time to peruse our grants and loans listings and learn more about how the Foundation is working to benefit the people of southwest Minnesota.

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