Pipestone Area Community Foundation Nothing compares to a day at the pool during southwest Minnesota’s hot summer months. The Pipestone Area
Grants
Ready, set, play! Local grant supports Lake Benton Elementary School playgrounds
Lake Benton Elementary School The playgrounds at Lake Benton Elementary are more than just a space for students during school hours. They are a
Kristi Elaine Teigen Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships It’s graduation season! Across southwest Minnesota, communities are celebrating. And our fund partners are investing in students’
Little Eagles ‘Born Learning Trail’ blends fun and education
Born Learning Trail One bright shape leads to the next on the sidewalk near Madison-Marietta-Nassau (MMN) Elementary School in Madison. The Born
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