Funding supports social connection for older adults We have awarded 17 grants through our Fostering Social Connection in Later Life program in
Building Resilient Communities
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,
Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days
Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most. Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers
Apply now for the 2026 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort
Empower Your Leadership Journey Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more
Small towns becoming more age friendly in southwest Minnesota
Support Healthy and Successful Aging When our communities have what they need to support older adults in healthy and successful aging, we’re one
2nd Annual Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course Conference
You're invited! Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members are invited to join us for a day of