Born Learning Trail One bright shape leads to the next on the sidewalk near Madison-Marietta-Nassau (MMN) Elementary School in Madison. The Born
Retaining Wealth
2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
Otto Bremer Trust As a trusted partner to the Otto Bremer Trust, Southwest Initiative Foundation will grant out a total of $400,000 to southwest
Grants benefit local libraries in southwest Minnesota
Library Picture Book Bins Many of our local community foundation partners make grants to benefit libraries in southwest Minnesota, supporting a
‘Small towns can bloom in big ways’
Dawson Picture a city where streets bloom with baskets of flowers, trees grow to shade the sidewalks and residents take pride in their
Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation supports students
BOLD High School Students attending BOLD High School in Olivia are experiencing extra support at school this winter thanks to grants made by the
Skating through winter thanks to Clarkfield Area Community Foundation grant
Clarkfield Ice Rink What used to be an open field in Clarkfield is now an ice rink thanks to $1,000 from a Clarkfield Area Community Foundation