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One of six nonprofit United States Regional Arts Organizations providing support, information, and celebrating arts organizations and creative communities in Minnesota. Work to strengthen local arts, and culture efforts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, state agencies, private funders, and many others. Support programs offered:- Opportunities for Individuals: Work with freelance writers, photographers, and pitch ideas. Offers a Creative Midwest Media cohort to support organizations who provide innovative media outlets. Other programs include, Jazz Road, Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, Midwest Culture Bearers Award, and the Peter Capell Award.- Opportunities for Organizations: Offers the GIG Fund grant to organizations ranging from $2,000 - $15,000 to bring artists to their community. Also, offers the National Endowment for The Arts Big Read grant of up to $20,000 to help bring communities together around the shared activity of reading and discussing a book, and Shakespeare in American Communities grant of $30,000.

Initiatives helping communities in northeastern MN support the healthy development of children and young people from birth to adulthood.- Access to high-quality child care- Infant and early childhood mental health- Initiatives include early childhood development- Inter-generational program that joins youth with older adults in communities across the region- Youth leadership and service learning

Distributes grants to tax-exempt organizations that provide services to youth, people with disabilities, and low-income or elderly residents in Duluth.

Conducts an annual community fundraising campaign and disburses monies to member human service agencies

Participants in the program join a cohort to gain access to: - 19 hours of approved business and child development training - Individualized coaching - Monthly learning community meetings - Technical assistance - Up to $1,000 in grant funding to help with start-up costs.

Works with the national office to provide the following services:- Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training- Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF- Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF- Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States- Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information- Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research- Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information- Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies

Local program grants available for agencies and organizations concerned with improving pregnancy outcomes

Raise private funds for educational and informational resources and projects without diminishing the need for strong public funding. Educate the community, especially policy-makers, about the library's role in meeting community needs.

The foundation was established in 1982 to financially assist the Samaritan Bethany Corporation in providing ministry to the elderly.A Special Gift fund helps with education and research, recreational activities, transportation needs, special adaptive equipment, building needs and chaplaincy programA Sponsorship fund offers financial assistance to residents and staff with limited financial resourcesThe foundation is governed by a board of directors whose members are appointedMeetings are held quarterly and fund requests are reviewed at that time

Annual grant process to support agencies and organizations serving individuals in UWNEMN's service area.- Amount of support varies for each agency and organization.- Applications are reviewed by UWNEMN's Board of Director, and qualifying agencies are interviewed by panels of board members and community members- Must be able to show how an agency or program addresses an issue within UWNEMN's investment plan.

This program provides rehabilitation financing to low and moderate income homeowners who are unable to qualify for other types of assistance.

Provides funding to agencies serving Ihlen, Holland, Pipestone, Ruthton, and Woodstock counties area in select focus and impact areas.

Offers grants and scholarships, and supports a wide variety of activities benefiting the arts, community and economic development, education, environment, and human resources. Grants and scholarships includes:- Community Opportunity Fund Grants and Area of Interest Grants. Community Opportunity Fund Grants are designed to support transformative, collaborative projects leveraging resources for upstream successes, building strong communities, and ensuring everyone thrives. Area of Interest Grants allow organizations to make a significant impact in specific fields, such as nurturing creativity through the arts, enhancing quality of life through human services, or promoting animal wellness.- Scholarship to support students in the region who are pursuing postsecondary education.Initiatives:- Attracting & Retaining Young Adults- Bridging Differences Through Civil Discourse- Millennium Group- Scott Anderson Leadership- Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey- Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project- Touchstone Awards- Knight Creative Communities Initiative: Brain Gain, Art Works, Mix it Up, Sustainable Twin Ports, Pathways

To fulfill the mission across the region, United Way of Southeast Minnesota funds programs that positively impact Southeast Minnesotan's health, financial security, opportunities for young people, and resiliency in the face of crisis. Prioritized programs that serve populations disproportionately impacted by long-standing structural barriers, with the goal of ensuring all people have what they need to thrive. Details:- Grant funding is determined in partnership with community volunteers, staff, and Board of Directors

Promotes and invests in business, community, and workforce development for northeastern Minnesota. Provides vital funding, including low or no-interest loans, grants, and loan guarantees for businesses relocating or expanding in the region.Additionally, a variety of grants are available to local units of government, education institutions, and nonprofits that promote workforce development and sustainable communities.

Services include: - Job creation through loans and grants - Loans to businesses and entrepreneurs in the region - Support community organizations, schools, hospitals, city and county government through grants - Establish endowment funds to support Northwest Minnesota communities in the future - Support new businesses and expanded existing businesses - Train community leaders - A center for local philanthropy where committed citizens can make a difference for their communities and neighbors by financially responding to changing human and economic needs - Nonprofit management and organizational effectiveness training - Early Childhood initiative - Youth leadership training

Connects individuals with information and resources to help gain access to post-secondary education. Services include:- Information about public postsecondary education- Publications relating to post-secondary education- Student resources

Plans and develops with local partners a variety of home and community-based services for older people so that older people can stay in their own homes and communities- Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses- Leverages resources and grant or contract funds to local providers- Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policy makers, the public and media- Provides TA to Age-Friendly communities, a concept so that communities in the region are responsive and sensitive to the needs of older adults and their caregivers- Provides technical assistance for local service development projects, including state Live Well at Home funds under the Eldercare Development Project