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Component Funds Grants

Component funds are those established through the Southwest Initiative Foundation for a designated purpose or for the exclusive benefit of a particular community or organization. 

These component funds are advised by a committee of local volunteers who understand the needs of their community, organization, or cause and make recommendations on grant awards.

APPLETON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

'52 Wing Restoration Committee, Appleton, Audio and Sound Equipment Project

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds to provide audio and sound equipment for the '52 Wing Auditorium.

$1,000

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Appleton Chamber of Commerce , Appleton, 25th Annual Applefest and 125th Community Celebration

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds to support Appleton's 125th Anniversary and the 25th Annual Applefest Celebration.

$3,500

Appleton Chamber of Commerce , Appleton, Hanging Flower Baskets

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds for Appleton Chamber of Commerce's Hanging Flower Baskets to enhance the visual appeal of the community.

$800

Appleton Hospital and Nursing Home, Appleton, EZ Lift Purchase

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds to purchase a new EZ lift machine for continued safe transfers for residents.

$1,000

Appleton Hospital and Nursing Home, Appleton, Farm and Home Safety Camp

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, support for the Farm and Home Safety Camp for elementary students of the Appleton, Milan, and Madison communities.

$500

Appleton Rod and Reel, Inc., Appleton, Leisure for Seniors

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding to offer boating and fishing excursions for senior citizens in and around the Appleton area.

$1,150

ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley , Madison, Camp Buckskin

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding to support Camp Buckskin, a program for children with Attention Deficit Disorder.

$150

ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, National Student Council Convention

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, sponsorship for two delegates from Lac qui Parle Valley High School to attend the National Student Council Convention.

$150

Lac qui Parle Daybreak Committee, Bellingham, Lac qui Parle Valley Daybreak 2006

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding for the 2006 Lac qui Parle Valley High School "Daybreak" celebration.

$700

Lac qui Parle Valley Community Education, Milan, Appleton/Milan Fall 2005 Children's Theater

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding for the Children's Theatre production of Tom Sawyer.

$500

Lac qui Parle Valley Dollars for Scholars, Madison, Lac qui Parle Valley Dollars for Scholars

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding for the Lac qui Parle Valley Dollars for Scholars program.

$500
Lac qui Parle Valley Strengthening the Family Team, Holloway, Child Guide Program

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, support of the Lac qui Parle Valley Child Guide Program.

$1,500

Prairie Five CAC Headstart, Madison, Celebrating Families Parent Expo

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds to support the Celebrating Families Parent Expo.

$150

Prairie Playhouse Child Care, Appleton, Software and Playground Equipment Update

With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funds to update software and provide playground equipment.

$567
BENSON AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Benson Area Community Foundation, Benson, Benson Area Community Foundation DVD Presentation

With dedicated assets from the Benson Area Community Foundation, funds to develop an informational DVD.

$450

Benson Area Community Foundation, Benson, Benson Area Community Foundation Marketing

With dedicated assets from the Benson Area Community Foundation, funds to support the work and promotion of the Foundation.

$2,412

Benson Area Community Foundation, Benson, Benson Area Community Foundation Marketing

With dedicated assets from the Benson Area Community Foundation, funding for marketing materials.

$300

Benson Area Community Foundation, Benson, Benson Area Community Foundation Promotion

With dedicated assets from the Benson Area Community Foundation, funds to support the work and promotion of the foundation.

$250

Benson Area Community Foundation, Benson, Benson Area Community Foundation Start-up

With dedicated assets from the Benson Area Community Foundation, funds to assist with operational expenses.

  $534
BLUE AND GOLD FOUNDATION

Blue and Gold Educational Foundation of Dist. 891, Canby, Blue and Gold Scholarships 2005-2006

With dedicated assets from the Blue and Gold Advised Fund, funding to provide educational scholarships to Canby High School 2005 graduates.

$12,425

Blue and Gold Educational Foundation of Dist. 891, Canby, Blue and Gold Scholarships 2005-2006

With dedicated assets from the Blue and Gold Advised Fund, funding to provide educational scholarships to Canby High School 2005 graduates.

$445
BRAD BEHRENDS MEMORIAL FUND  

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Brad Behrends Memorial Scholarship - Bradley Green

With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, a memorial scholarship for a Mountain Lake student to further his education.

$1,000

Northwestern College, Orange City, Brad Behrends Memorial Scholarship - Grant Wall

With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrend's Memorial Fund, a memorial scholarship for a Mountain Lake student to further his education.

$1,000
CARR FAMILY FUND  

Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council, Redwood Falls, GEMS - Girls Exploring Math & Science

With dedicated assets from the Carr Family Fund, funding to support the Girls Exploring Math and Science program for second to fifth grade girls in Marshall, Cottonwood, Minneota, and Tracy schools.

$1,200

Weiner Memorial Foundation, Marshall, Electronic Intensive Care Unit

With dedicated assets from the Carr Family Fund, funding toward a new life-saving service known as the "Electronic Intensive Care Unit."

$10,000
DAWSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

City of Dawson, Dawson, Splash for Cash

In partnership with the Dawson Community Foundation, funds to kick-off fundraising efforts for the Dawson community pool.

$100

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, 2005 Annual Report

With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funding for costs related to producing the 2005 annual report.

$189

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, Dawson-Boyd Sound and Lights Project

In partnership with the Dawson Community Foundation, funds toward the Sound and Lighting Project for Memorial Auditorium.

$1,000

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, Dawson-Boyd Sound and Lights Project

With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds toward the Sound and Lighting Project for Memorial Auditorium.

$30,988

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, Dawson Community Foundation 2005 Newsletter & Recognition Event

With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds for the DCF 2005 newsletter and donor recognition dinner.

$1,959

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, Dawson Community Foundation Respect Essay Contest

With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation Fund, scholarships for two graduating students selected through the Respect Essay Contest.

$400

ISD #378 - Dawson/Boyd, Dawson, Riverfest Donor Reception

With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds to host a donor recognition reception for donors to the DCF Endowment Fund.

$265
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF RIDGEWATER COLLEGE

Ridgewater College, Willmar, Small Business Management Technical Assistance I

In partnership with the Entrepreneurial Activities Fund for the Benefit of Ridgewater College, funding for technical assistance for the Small Business Management Program.

$1,171

Ridgewater College, Willmar, Small Business Management Technical Assistance II

In partnership with the Entrepreneurial Activities Fund for the Benefit of Ridgewater College, funding for technical assistance for the Small Business Management Program.

$3,087
 
HERON LAKE-OKABENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION  

Heron Lake Day Care Center, Inc., Heron Lake, Equipment Update and Staff Education

With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, funds to purchase updated equipment and cover staff continuing education costs.

$775

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Maplewood, Junior Achievement of Jackson County

With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, funding to establish Junior Achievement programs for the Southwest Star Concept School District.

$305

Southwest Star Concept Schools, Heron Lake, SSC Wellness Center Advancement

With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, funds to purchase a commercial treadmill for the SSC Wellness Center.

$754
HORIZONS OF JACKSON FUND  

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, Horizons of Jackson

With dedicated assets from the Horizons of Jackson Fund, support for leadership training and beautification for the community of Jackson.

$2,500

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, Horizons of Jackson Beautification

With the dedicated assets from the Horizons of Jackson Fund, support for beautification projects in the community of Jackson.

$2,500

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, Leadership and Beautification

With dedicated assets from the Horizons of Jackson Fund, support for leadership training and beautification for the community of Jackson.

$2,500

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, Leadership Training

With dedicated assets from the Horizons of Jackson Fund, funding for leadership development in the community of Jackson.

$2,500
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION  

ConnectCare Home Care and Hospice, Hutchinson, Share 'N Care Dinner

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to help defray costs of the Share 'N Care fundraising dinner.

$1,000

Crow River Arts, Inc. , Hutchinson, Artist Display Panels

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funding to purchase display panels for showcasing art at exhibits and community events.

$1,000

Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, Hutchinson, Community Leadership Program

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to support improvements to the Hutchinson Community Leadership Development Program.

$500

Hutchinson Figure Skating Association, Hutchinson, HFSA Season Events

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to support the special events of the HFSA 2006 winter season.

$500

Hutchinson Hockey Association, Hutchinson, Mite/Mini-Mite Equipment

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to purchase hockey equipment for the youngest skaters.

$500

Hutchinson Theatre Company, Hutchinson, Storage Trailer

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to purchase a trailer to store the Hutchinson Theatre Company's equipment.

$1,500

ISD #423 - Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Junior High Math League

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to support the Junior High Math League for students at Hutchinson Middle School.

$500

ISD#423 - Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Soccer Equipment

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to provide uniforms for a co-ed soccer team at the Hutchinson Middle School.

$500

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Maplewood, Junior Achievement of Hutchinson Area

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to connect adults with Hutchinson area K-12 students to teach them about the American free enterprise system.

$500
LITCHFIELD AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

City of Litchfield , Litchfield, Highway 12 Beautification Project I

With dedicated assets from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, support for the Highway 12 beautification project.

$9,000

City of Litchfield , Litchfield, Highway 12 Beautification Project II

With dedicated assets from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, support for the Highway 12 beautification project.

$9,928

Litchfield Area Community Foundation, Litchfield, Litchfield Area Community Foundation Marketing I

With dedicated assets from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, funds for capacity building and marketing.

$600

Litchfield Area Community Foundation, Litchfield, Litchfield Area Community Foundation Marketing II

With dedicated assets from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, funds for capacity building and marketing.

$600
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, Child Guide Program

With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, funds to support the child guide program to develop assets in young people.

$300

Lac qui Parle Valley Community Preschool - Madison Site, Madison, Children's Tricycles

With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, funding for sturdy, high-quality riding toys to enhance gross motor skills for students of the Lac qui Parle Valley Community Preschool in Madison.

$250

Madison Community Foundation, Madison, Madison Veterans Memorial

With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, funds for the Madison Veterans Memorial.

$9,837

Prairie Five CAC Headstart, Madison, Celebrating Families Parent Expo

With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, funds to support an event focusing on mental health, wellness, and family fun.

$407
MARSHALL AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Marshall Area Community Foundation, Marshall, Library Campaign Promotion

With dedicated assets from the Marshall Community Foundation, funds to promote the Marshall library campaign through marketing materials.

$460

Marshall Area Community Foundation, Marshall, Marshall Library Campaign

With dedicated assets from the Marshall Area Community Foundation, funds to support the campaign for the construction of a new library in Marshall.

$7,154

Marshall Area Community Foundation, Marshall, Organizing and Promotions

With dedicated assets from the Marshall Area Community Foundation, funds for organizing and promoting the Foundation.

$400
MILAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Chippewa County Caregiver, Montevideo, Volunteer Recognition

With dedicated assets from the Milan Community Foundation, funds to honor volunteer caregivers and visitors who attend Caregiver Education and Support Group meetings.

$250

Milan Community Foundation, Milan, Community Foundation Capacity Building

With dedicated assets from the Milan Community Foundation, funds to publicize the Foundation's opportunities for contributors.

$250

Milan Syttende Mai Music Committee, Appleton, Milan Syttende Mai Music Committee

With dedicated assets from the Milan Community Foundation, funds to provide musicians for the annual Syttende Mai Celebration.

$250

Western MN Enterprise Facilitation Network, Inc., Montevideo, Serving Entrepreneurs

With dedicated assets from the Milan Community Foundation, funds to support entrepreneurs in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine counties through business planning, start-up, and expansion.

$250
MOUNTAIN LAKE AREA FOUNDATION

Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce, Mountain Lake, Lawcon Park Playground

With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Foundation, funding for playground equipment in Lawcon Park.

$2,750
MOUNTAIN LAKE AREA HEALTHCARE FUND

City of Mountain Lake, Mountain Lake, Ambulance Communications Equipment

With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Healthcare Fund, purchase of communications equipment for the Mountain Lake ambulance.

$5,000

Sioux Valley Mountain Lake Medical Clinic, Mountain Lake, Mountain Lake Medical Clinic Equipment

With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Health Care Fund, dollars to purchase medical equipment

$10,000
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STUDENT ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE FUND

ISD #413 - Marshall, Marshall, Talents Academy

With dedicated assets from the Southwest Minnesota Student Enrichment Initiative Fund, transportation and LEGO robot and engineering kits for an experimental Talents Academy outreach to students from Granite Falls, Montevideo, Dawson, Madison and Appleton.

$2,500

Junior Achievement of The Upper Midwest, Maplewood, Southwest MN Junior Achievement

With dedicated assets from the Southwest Minnesota Student Enrichment Initiative Fund, a program that provides children with a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system.

$45,488

Southwest Initiative Foundation, Hutchinson, Student Enrichment Fund Marketing

With dedicated assets from the Southwest Minnesota Student Enrichment Initiative Fund, the development of a logo and promotional materials.

$2,526

Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative, Marshall, Student Activities Project

With dedicated assets from the Southwest Minnesota Student Enrichment Initiative Fund, facilitation to promote student involvement through various activities.

$10,164
WOLFF MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

Even Start Family Literacy, Worthington, Literacy Activity Bags

With dedicated assets from the Wolff Memorial Endowment fund, funding to provide supplies for the Family Literacy activity bags.

$500

Jewish Community Relations Council, Minneapolis, Tolerance Minnesota

With dedicated assets from the Wolff Memorial Endowment Fund, funds to support the work of Tolerance Minnesota.

$1,500

Nobles County Integration Collaborative, Worthington, Time to Share Program

With dedicated assets from the Wolff Memorial Endowment Fund, funds to purchase multicultural resources for the Time to Share Program.

$500
WORTHINGTON AREA FOUNDATION

Friends of the Auditorium, Inc., Worthington, Memorial Auditorium Theater Lighting

With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to replace the lighting system at Memorial Auditorium in Worthington.

$400

Historic Worthington, Worthington, Dayton House Window Project

With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds for a window project to protect furnishings, flooring, and wall covering of the Historic Dayton House.

$400

Worthington Area Foundation, Worthington, General Operating

With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to support general operations of the Foundation.

$100

Worthington Area Foundation, Worthington, Marketing and Development

In partnership with the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to distribute the annual brochure.

$200

Worthington Chamber Singers, Worthington, Choral Workshop

With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to help sponsor Weston Noble's workshop with the Worthington Chamber Singers and the high school concert choir.

$400

Worthington Concert Association, Worthington, Worthington Concert Association

With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to support the 2005-2006 season of the Worthington Concert Association.

$400
OTHER SINGLE GRANTS FROM VARIOUS FUNDS  

Blue and Gold Educational Foundation of Dist. 891 , Canby, Blue and Gold Scholarships 2005-2006

With dedicated assets from the Laura Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, funding to provide an educational scholarship to a Canby High School student in honor of Laura E. Miller.

$174

City of Windom, Windom, Park Enhancement

With dedicated assets from the Krueger Family Fund, funds to provide new benches for Island and Tegels parks in Windom.

$5,000

ConnectCare Home Care and Hospice, Hutchinson, Birchwood: The Mary Burich House

With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Hospice Endowment Fund, operational support for Birchwood:  The Mary Burich House.

$1,425

Hutchinson Community Foundation, Hutchinson, Spain in Style

With dedicated assets from the Carol M. Ulrich Haukos Memorial Endowment Fund, funds for a Hutchinson student to study abroad through an educational trip to Spain.

$615

Madison Community Foundation, Madison, Veterans Memorial Concrete

With dedicated assets from the Madison Veterans Memorial Fund, funding for a concrete pad for a veterans memorial in the community.

$600

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Small Business Management Computerization and Technical Assistance

With dedicated assets from the Minnesota West Community & Technical College Small Business Management Fund, six grants for tuition assistance for small businesses in southwest Minnesota to improve management skills and computerize business records and practices.

$2,676

Pipestone Area Educational Enrichment Foundation, Pipestone, Scholarship Awards 2005

With dedicated assets from the Pipestone Area Educational Enrichment Foundation, assistance to students from the Pipestone area to further their education at a post-secondary institution.

$1,000

Southwest Initiative Foundation, Hutchinson, People Helping People Nursing Scholarship

With dedicated assets from the People Helping People Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund, the fifth award to provide financial assistance to a nursing assistant from Meeker or McLeod dounties in pursuit of a higher education.

$1,500

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Worthington, Endowment Distribution 2005

With dedicated assets from the C.P. and Mary B. Schmidt Endowment Fund, a disbursement to the endowment to support youth programs.

$509

Worthington Area Foundation, Worthington, Vance Fellowship - Year 2

With dedicated assets from the Vance Fellowship Fund, an internship for a journalist to begin their career in journalism, in honor of the Vance family, who were former owners of the Worthington Daily Globe.

$4,049

Worthington Area YMCA, Worthington, Endowment Distribution 2005

With dedicated assets from the C.P. and Mary B. Schmidt Endowment Fund, a distribution to the Worthington YMCA Endowment for camp scholarships and youth memberships.

$509

Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation, Worthington, Endowment Distribution 2005

With dedicated assets from the C.P. and Mary B. Schmidt Endowment Fund, a distribution to the endowment for nursing scholarships.

$509

 

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