The Initiative Foundation is pleased to offer Economic Development, Community, and Workforce Grants to support early-stage, pilot, and innovative efforts that strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity, and build a thriving workforce across Central Minnesota.
Donor Name: Initiative Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Applicants will choose one of three options when applying. While these categories are distinct, they share a common goal supporting strong communities and a resilient regional economy:
- Economic Development
- Economic Development projects support strategies that strengthen the regional economy through entrepreneurship, business growth, and long-term economic resiliency.
- Community
- Community projects strengthen communities as places where people want to live, work, and stay. These projects may focus on quality of life, community vitality, belonging, and collaboration. Community projects should demonstrate clear benefit to residents and contribute to long-term community strength, opportunity, or resilience.
- Workforce
- Workforce projects support efforts that strengthen the workforce pipeline by attracting, retaining, training, or preparing residents for employment opportunities in the region.
Grant Amount
The maximum grant amount is $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local units of government
- Tribal governments
- Economic development nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
For more information, visit Initiative Foundation.
