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CURRENT GRANTS - NOVEMBER 2025
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF) Grants
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF) Grants
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF)
Website: https://www.nwmf.org/grants
Overview
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF) offers a range of grants to support nonprofits and community-driven initiatives across 8 counties in Northwest Minnesota. The foundation focuses on funding projects and programs that improve the community, economy, and environment, with an emphasis on projects that help build leadership, economic vitality, and community well-being.
NWMF also provides grants for youth development, education, and health initiatives, as well as funding for capital campaigns, operating support, program development, and projects that strengthen local leadership and promote sustainable development.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit):
Nonprofit / Community Organizations
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Nonprofit organizations based in or serving communities in the Northwest Minnesota region.
Projects or programs must benefit the community or public and align with NWMF’s mission of promoting community well-being, economic growth, and leadership.
Applicants should demonstrate how their proposal addresses a critical need, such as economic development, public health, education, or environmental sustainability.
Eligibility for specific types of grants (e.g., youth programs, scholarships) may vary based on the criteria outlined for each grant type.
Application Deadline:
Quarterly deadlines; exact dates vary each year. Applicants should check the NWMF website or contact the foundation for updated deadlines. Scholarship deadlines are typically in spring and may vary.
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Community Development
Economic Vitality
Leadership Development
Youth Programs & Education
Health Initiatives
Environmental Sustainability
Contact Information:
[Contact details available via NWMF website]
