Northwest Minnesota Foundation seeks applicants for inclusive communities grants

Feb. 28—BEMIDJI — The Northwest Minnesota Foundation

is seeking funding proposals for programs and services that focus on improving the inclusion of newcomers and underrepresented community members.

Efforts should be intentionally focused on improving the inclusion of newcomers with priority to immigrant and refugee belonging efforts. Initiatives should result in a stronger culture and policy environment where all residents feel empowered to work with each other in strengthening the social, civic and economic fabric, a release said.

Grants may fund cultural diversity education and access programs, trainings, community events, collaborative work, technical assistance, travel, or other efforts as defined by the applicant that advance welcoming communities and equitable rural belonging.

Eligible applicants are nonprofits, governmental and public organizations located within the Northwest Minnesota Foundation service area that includes Red Lake and White Earth Nations along with Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake Falls and Roseau Counties.

Grant applications will be accepted until March 10.

To learn more about this round of funding and apply, visit the Grants page on the NMF website,