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- Advances economic growth by providing gap financing and business for new, existing, or transitioning businesses, as well as technical assistance and training - Enhances economic and social growth of southwest Minnesota through giving and grant making - Funds and giving tools to help donors meet their unique philanthropic goals - Invests in projects and programs that will enrich the region with a focus on economic advancement, renewable energy, community leadership, and early childhood initiatives

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.

Partners with community members and businesses to raise annual funds and organize community fundraising events for Sherburne County.

- Administers federal Older Americans Act funding, awarding grants to community service providers who serve older adults and caregivers - 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 for local providers - Provides demographic and service-need analysis to inform policymakers, the public, and the media - Works with local partners to plan and develop home and community-based services for older people so they can stay in their homes and communities

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

Provides fundraising campaigns with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations which are allocated through community investment programs and internal initiatives. Funds that are raised help support partner programs serving residents of Otter Tail and Wadena counties.

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable

Provides information regarding benefits, disability, and pension information, and claims initiation. DAV Minnesota Headquarters also answers general questions from the public or from members about fraternal activities such as legislative initiatives, membership processing, fundraising requests, completion, and submission of Chapter financial reporting, etc. DAV of Minnesota Foundation is a component of DAV that provides grants to service providers for expanding services to veterans, their dependents, and survivors throughout Minnesota. - Coordinates multiple therapeutic outdoor recreational events for MN Veterans annually - Offers a transportation network throughout much of Minnesota in which veterans can schedule transportation to and from VA Medical Center appointments. To schedule transportation, call: - Minneapolis VA Medical Center: (612)467-2768 - Northwest MN Service to Fargo, ND: (855)277-9787 - Saint Cloud VA Medical Center: (320)255-6480 ext. 6676 - Southeast Minnesota to the Rochester: (507)703-1139

- Gives grants and loans to help bring homes and facilities up to licensing standards - Some emergency money if at risk of closing due to compliance issues

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

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

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

- Child care referrals: Parentaware.org - Grants to early childhood programs to help fund supplies, equipment, technology, and professional development: - Emergency Grants: May be available year-round to help cover costs associated with emergency situations based on the availability of funding. - Regional Grants: Offered annually and awarded on a competitive basis to child care programs. Applications are available September 1 and must be submitted by September 25 for consideration. - Startup Grants: Available year-round, depending on funding to cover items required to open a child care license and to help cover start-up costs. - Professional Development: Offers educational and training opportunities to Early Childhood professionals and educators, parents, foster care providers, and those interested in the development of children, birth to age 12.

Educates and helps assist businesses within the Taconite Assistance Area with energy-efficient decisions and aids in financing the energy retrofit project. The Business Energy Retrofit Program (BER) will support and provide the business up to $20,000 in eligible retrofit expenses or one-third of the total project up to $60,000. Applicants are required to obtain prevailing wage complaint bids from local contractors and submit them with the AEOA's application.

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.

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

Provides funding to agencies serving the Becker County area in select focus and impact areas

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

- provides artistic gifts for all occasions

- Cross section of citizens and agencies join in a community wide effort to deliver human services by funding member human service agencies - Conducts annual community fund raising campaign - Community Impact works to address the underlying cause of needs in the community. Some impact areas include meeting basic needs, literacy, and health and wellness

Collects data on community needs while creating relationships with area businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to address the identified needs. Raises funds from the local community that are then invested in area programs through the Community Investment process.

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

Outreach to help under-resourced and in-transition (homeless) students: - Partner with the Family and Community Engagement Program of the Rochester Public Schools to raise, receive, and redistribute funds to provide for the needs of under-resourced children in the school district. - Partner with the Transitions and Fostering Connections Program of the Rochester Public Schools to raise, receive, and redistribute funds to provide for the needs of students and their families who are in transition (homeless). - Partner with the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (OCHRA) through the Stay At Home Program, helping raise, receive, and redistribute funds to help under-resourced families and students remain in stable housing, so children can remain in their schools and have a better chance at completing and excelling in their education.

Administers and authorizes funding, grants, and contracts such as: - Federal Older Americans Act Title III funding and various state nutrition funding - Living Well at Home Grant to provide services for older Minnesotans to live in the community. Awards grants and contracts to community service projects for services to older adults and caregivers.

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.