The Northwest Minnesota Foundation moved $840,000 through the region from October to December 2022.
This timeframe represents the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year. Funds released include more than $450,000 through local philanthropic activities, more than $264,000 in discretionary grant programs, and $126,000 in loans to small business owners.
This brings the total disbursements for the current fiscal year to more than $1.8 million.
NMF is currently accepting applications from agencies and organizations for early childhood educational programming grants, with proposals due at the end of this month.
More information is available at nwmf.org.