SMIF Awards $101,740 in Economic Impact Grants
SMIF recently approved seven grants totaling $101,740 to support organizations, units of government and public institutions in SMIF’s 20-county region.
SMIF seeking applications for child care start-up and expansion projects
SMIF in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is currently accepting applications to support child care start-up and expansion projects.
Tim Penny – The Season of Giving
This season of giving and gratitude continues to inspire me. I am always overwhelmed by the generous contributions from donors to SMIF and our 30 community foundations as well as to other local nonprofits.
SMIF and Huisman Family Fund provide loan to Heartland Retreat & Rental Hall
SMIF, in partnership with the Huisman Family Donor Advised Fund, recently approved funding from its Small Enterprise Loan Fund to Heartland Retreat & Rental Hall in Elmore for working capital.
Tim Penny – Making lasting connections
At SMIF we are spending this season connecting with many of our partners in our 20-county region at several major events.
SMIF Awards $48,800 in Small Town Grants
SMIF recently approved six grants totaling $48,800 to support small towns of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region.
Tim Penny – Approaches to the child care shortage
In 2016 Minnesotans were alerted to a serious lack of child care by the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Since then, there have been many efforts to work toward solutions.
SMIF awards 14 grants for child care start-up and expansion projects
These grants support "shovel ready" start -up and expansion projects, resulting in an increase of 548 child care slots in the region.
Tim Penny – Growing a local foods economy
As we like to say at SMIF, collaboration is the key to vitality in our region. This is especially evident in the local foods economy.
SMIF seeking applications for Economic Impact Grants
Applicants are encouraged to consider submissions to support current or future business growth, access or expansion of resources to underrepresented populations, and/or grow the community’s ability to embrace and develop a grow-your-own community culture.