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Application Open: Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund


Through a partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT), the Initiative Foundation will award $750,000 in grants to Central Minnesota organizations. The application for regional nonprofits is now open. You can view the application before applying.


Supported by OBT's Community Responsive Fund, grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,0000 will be awarded to support organizations or programs that address relevant community initiatives and align with the following funding priorities:


  • Basic Needs: This funding priority supports organizations assisting displaced individuals or those encountering various challenges in their journey toward self-sufficiency. These grants include those that focus on short-term assistance.
  • Community Asset-building: This priority includes a variety of investments—all with a central focus on strengthening community assets.
  • Health and Wellbeing: This priority seeks to increase the health and wellbeing of youth and adults.
  • Restorative and Responsive Services: This priority focuses on assisting organizations dedicated to restoring stability for individuals and families encountering disruptive forces.
Learn More & Apply Now

Other Key Dates

  • Application Working Session, Little Falls: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 (Register)
  • Application Working Session, Braham: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 8 (Register)
  • Applications Due: Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m.
  • Funding Announcement: July 1

Watch Videos to Learn More

English-language Video

Somali-language Video

Brian Voerding, Initiative Foundation president (left), and Enterprise Academy Program Officer Ismail Mohamed (right) introduce the Otto Bremer Trust's Community Responsive Fund grant round.

Watch a recorded webinar from March 21 to learn more.

Contact Nicole Clements for information or for application support:

Nicole Clements

Nonprofit Development Program Officer

nclements@ifound.org

(320) 631-2048

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