Shrieking and giggling, kids from the Christian Community Outreach Center in Olivia dashed across the lawn at their end-of-school-year party in May. They quickly learned they wouldn’t get far in the
Grow
New RFP: Grow Our Own Responsive Grants
We’re offering two rounds of grants to support 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations directly serving our southwest Minnesota communities, for work related to the Grow Our Own initiative. The first round deadline
New RFP: Early Care and Education Grants
The Southwest Initiative Foundation is committed to supporting early childhood efforts. Our goal is that all children in southwest Minnesota are ready to learn and succeed at their full potential.
Emerging Leaders Cabinet Ready to Launch
This month, SWIF is launching our new Emerging Leaders Cabinet with a retreat hosting its volunteer members. Led by Board Chair Bob Thurston and Director of Community Philanthropy Liz Cheney,
Broadband Goes Rural
The power of broadband infrastructure is undeniable. It’s one of the most important economic investments that cities, counties, states and our federal government need to think about today. Southwest Minnesota has been
Spotlight: Tyler Gehrking
Part of a series focusing on Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 30 for 30, a selection of 30 people, organizations and business to give a snapshot of all those who make southwest Minnesota
