Archives for March 2026

Four elderly women, all wearing red tops, are gathered around a table playing a game with a tall plastic tower containing green and blue balls and yellow sticks.

March 30, 2026

2026 Aging Trust Fund grants

Funding supports social connection for older adults We have awarded 17 grants through our Fostering Social Connection in Later Life program in

March 30, 2026

2026 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund Grants

Southwest Initiative Foundation is a 2026 intermediary for the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) and its Community Responsive Fund. Through this partnership,

Stacy has long light brown hair and smiles at the camera. She is wearing a patterned blazer over a blue top, and the background is a softly blurred office.

March 30, 2026

New staff Stacy Frost joins the foundation

Stacy Frost of Marshall is the new Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications at Southwest Initiative Foundation. In this senior leadership

Illustration of three people sitting around a table with a laptop, having a discussion. Colorful speech bubbles appear above, highlighting conversation and Southwest Minnesota nonprofit support collaboration.

March 27, 2026

Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days

Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days are designed to support Southwest Minnesota nonprofits. These events give nonprofit professionals regular access