NMF Taking Grants For Women’s Fund
The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund, a fund in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support programs, projects, and initiatives that strengthen communities by improving opportunities and outcomes for women and girls across Northwest Minnesota.
Applications are due Dec. 4 and must support organizations and projects in Northwest Minnesota, which includes Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation and the 12 counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau.
Eligible organizations serving a broad range of populations are encouraged to apply, provided their proposed projects demonstrate a meaningful benefit to women and girls and align with the fund’s priorities.
The goals of the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund include:
- Developing entrepreneurial and economic opportunities for women
- Supporting programs that lead to a safer environment for women and girls
- Building networks of women in leadership positions throughout the region
- Encouraging and equipping women and girls to achieve their full potential
Organizations may request grants of up to $5,000. Grant funds can be used for speakers, educational materials, program delivery expenses, research projects, and for professional development. Grant funds are not available for higher-educational scholarships.
To apply, visit the Northwest Minnesota Foundation Grants page at https://nwmf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/.
For further details, please contact Chad Trapier, Philanthropy Officer, by email at chadt@nwmf.org.