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Three adults stand in a riding arena with a large horse. One woman holds a piece of paper, while the others smile at the camera. The setting is indoors with a dirt floor and white paneled walls.

May 26, 2026

A Ripple of Generosity: Two Conference Attendees Direct Grants to Southwest Minnesota Nonprofits

At our recent nonprofit and fund partner conference, attendees came together to learn, connect, and share ideas to strengthen the nonprofit sector

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities, Home Page Feature, Stories Tagged With: Grants

A football field with bright green turf, white yard lines, and large black and white SH7 letters painted in each end zone. The field is empty and seen from a high vantage point.

May 18, 2026

Litchfield Public School Foundation receives transformational gift

Generosity that strengthens education and community Last month, the Litchfield Public School Foundation received the most significant gift in its

Filed Under: Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

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May 1, 2026

Taste of Syttende Mai blends tradition with today

The self-proclaimed Norwegian capital of the United States, Milan is a small Southwest Minnesota town with a vibrant community fabric. Its

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

Four elderly women, all wearing red tops, are gathered around a table playing a game with a tall plastic tower containing green and blue balls and yellow sticks.

March 30, 2026

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

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities, Home Page Feature, Stories Tagged With: Grants

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March 30, 2026

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,

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Grants

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February 4, 2026

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

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities, Stories Tagged With: Grants

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