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

Our resources are used to develop the region's assets through grantmaking, business financing, training, and philanthropic services.

Don’t miss the NMF Regional Summit in Bemidji on April 27th featuring great speakers, including polar explorer and internationally known leader Ann Bancroft. We will spotlight the region’s leadership programs–Information and Registration Here

NMF COMPASSION CAPITAL GRANT TO STRENGTHEN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA NONPROFIT AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING
Learn More and FIND APPICATION MATERIALS HERE

Picture-It-Painted is back for the 13th year, with free paint from Valspar available to qualified projects in the region. Find guidelines and application forms here:
Guidelines | Application Form

	LeaderImpact Apply by April 15th for the next round of NMF LeaderImpact, an innovative, competency-based leadership program that will help you become more successful at what you do. Check out our Events and Workshops page for more information.
	Idea Competition The submissions are in and the judging is underway! Entrepreneurs with breakthrough business ideas have entered the competition, which will award cash prizes of $10,000 each to five winners in May 2010. Check in with www.ideacompetition.org for news and updates. Register for the May 5th Awards Banquet.
	Community Foundation Please read this article by Mike Christopherson about the Crookston Arena
	Publications The Special Edition Fiscal Year 2009 Resource Annual Report is now online. Find it here.