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Applications are open! Apply by August 31
Support the place you call home.

Your gift makes a difference in southern Minnesota.
Investing in the next Generation. Together.

SMIF supports early child care providers because we know our youngest generation is our smartest long-term impact.
Helping business dreams become realities.

Small businesses are the backbones of our economy. We offer loans and one-on-one assistance to make your business dreams become a reality.

What We Do

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a regional development and philanthropic organization that fosters economic and community vitality in 20 counties of southern Minnesota through a culture of collaboration and partnership. We envision a prosperous and growing region with vibrant communities, innovative and successful economies, and engaged and valued citizens. See our work in action.

Programs

Our programming supports regional vitality by supporting the people who are making a difference: child care professionals, business owners and community leaders. Learn more.
Events

SMIF sponsors and hosts a variety of events around the region for early childhood professionals, entrepreneurs and community foundations. See what's coming up on our calendar.
See our Work

The people and communities of southern Minnesota are what drive our work. We love to capture the faces and places that inspire us. See our investments at work.