We believe Northwest Minnesota offers boundless opportunities.
We champion ideas that stabilize and strengthen our communities.
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Find the pathway for you. From grants, loans, and scholarships to business consulting and local giving, we’re here to guide and support donors and recipients alike.
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For Donors
We’re here to guide your every step as you leave a legacy that will support generations to come.
For Grantees
With a dedicated focus on keeping Northwest Minnesota strong, every neighbor plays a role in the future of our region.
For Businesses
Making your business strong makes our whole community stronger. Gain mentorship, connections, and resources.
Where we help
Child Care
Seeking innovative, sustainable solutions to unique child care needs in the community.
Children & Families
Supporting Tribal leaders in building youth confidence for the future of our region.
Ending Homelessness
Building better lives in Northwest Minnesota with an improved homelessness response system.
Housing
Leading and supporting collaborative efforts to add housing capacity in the region.
Community Revitalization
Investing in rural communities to help them achieve their full potential.
News & Ideas
Learn more about the ways we’re working in the community.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation awards $82,500 through Building Better Lives Grant
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives Grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota.
It takes a community – strengthening the network behind child care
Mahube-OTWA is helping connect caregivers, child care providers, and families with the tools, resources, and relationships they need to thrive.
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment awards $22,000 to local arts and cultural projects
Projects reflect BAAE’s commitment to strengthening communities through creative expression, lifelong learning, cultural preservation, and meaningful artistic experiences for residents of all ages.