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.
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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
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
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
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
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
Allen's Country Bakery Delivered
SWIF believes in empowering community members to follow their dreams. One way of doing this is through SWIF's microloan program where recipients
Get Involved with SWIF!
There is a definite energy here in southwest Minnesota as we prepare to flip another page on the calendar. Southwest Initiative Foundation is a ready
Spotlight: Alex Carlson
Part of a series focusing on Southwest Initiative Foundation's 30 for 30, a selection of 30 people, organizations and business to give a
Age-Friendly Communities Report and Grant
The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Age-Friendly Communities report and grant were developed to provide accurate information on aging in our rural