Equity and Inclusion Grants

From The Northwest Minnesota Foundation

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, facilitates collaboration and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.

Type of Support

Overview

This grant supports the development and advancement of local diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Northwest Minnesota. It aims to empower projects that amplify the voices of communities often marginalized in decision-making processes and policy development. Successful grant proposals will clearly articulate the local need or situation, detail the stakeholders involved, and outline the broader objectives of the project. Grant recipients are required to provide updates on progress and share stories demonstrating the impact of their initiatives. Funding up to $20,000 is available, with an average grant estimated around $10,000.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MN (Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Kittson County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Marshall County, Norman County, Pennington County, Polk County, Red Lake County, Roseau County)
Organization Type
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Public agencies
Tribal organizations
Other
  • Located within the Northwest Minnesota Foundation service area
  • Includes Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation
  • Includes 12 counties: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake Falls, and Roseau
  • Expenses may include staff and board training, purchasing professional licenses or certificates, travel, community events, technical assistance, organizational or operational audits, culture diversity education and awareness initiatives

Ineligibility

Entities promoting political activities
Entities promoting religious activities
Entities engaging in discriminatory practices
Entities seeking to cover past operating debts
Entities seeking funds for legal fees or similar activities
Applications for fundraising planning
Applications for feasibility studies
Applications seeking to cover membership or subscription dues
Applications for computer license fees
Applications for financial audits
Entities seeking funds for building construction
Entities seeking funds for capital campaigns.
up to 20k

Submission

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