The Northwest Minnesota Foundation began as one of six Minnesota Initiative Funds in 1986. These funds serve six geographic regions, each with its own programs tailored to the particular social and economic needs of each region, by making grants and loans; establishing partnerships with local governments, businesses, and agencies to address problems cooperatively; and promoting regional leadership and employee development through workshops and other training. They work to make Minnesota's rural communities stronger and more prosperous. The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, creates opportunites, and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.
