January – April 2023 Grants Awarded
January – March quarterly grants, along with Spring Youth In Philanthropy and Maada;ookiing grants total nearly $1 million awarded to support people and communities in the region.
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New support for crowdfunded micro-loans + four businesses receive financing
New service offers free help for entrepreneurs to crowdfund micro-loans on Kiva; four loans closed.
A Quick Overview of Our Grantmaking
Get an overview of Northland Foundation’s current Grant Program and the various opportunities available to grantseekers.
A fresh spark for AGE to age communities
Our 16 year old AGE to age program is getting a boost at the community level! Read more about re-ignition efforts for rural sites to connect the generations, strengthening individual and community well-being.
Funding Notes Spring 2023
Announcing grants from The Sheltering Arms Foundation and MN Department of Education to support outreach and programming in our region.
Welcoming new Trustees, Officers and Staff
Announcing new Trustees: Tia Marie, Darren Sheldon, and Elena Foshay; Board Officers elected; Melissa King joins accounting staff.
Funding Notes
AGE to age communities in the region bolstered with funding support through Wallace Foundation and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation grants.
Newly Closed Loans + Free Lenders Forum
Over $2 million in small business loans closed; Register for a free, non-traditional lenders lunch forum in Chisholm next month.
Funding Notes
A MN Dept of Human Services grant will expand the Northland FFN Project, and Medica Foundation funding will support early care and education efforts.
Client success story + closed loans
Business services client Bali Asian Cuisine serves up success; Nearly $1 million in new financing supports four area businesses.