On April 15, 2026, nearly 200 Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members gathered at Jackpot Junction
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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
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
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
Little Explorers Child Care Center
Rural child care center a dream come true “SWIF has been amazing. It was a huge change for me to go from a home daycare to an actual business,
Porter Cafe continues to gather community
Resilient communities need new volunteers to keep good ideas going When it comes to the tiny town of Porter, you need a reason to be there