Economic Development Grant | Guidelines walkthrough

You are invited to attend an informational webinar about Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s new Economic Development Grant guidelines.

In this virtual session, we will cover:

• Key essentials for a complete application
• Examples of appropriate projects
• Clarifications on what will not be accepted

Eligible organizations that are interested in supporting entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and community economic development initiatives are encouraged to attend and learn more about the Economic Development Grant program and application process.

Eligible organizations include IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and other IRS-designated 501(c) nonprofit organizations or informal/grassroots groups may apply with an eligible fiscal host that is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization. Units/agencies of government and public institutions are not eligible to apply in this round.

This is a one-half hour online session. Please register in advance to receive the event link.

The session will end with a Q&A. If you are interested in applying, we hope you’ll join and learn what you need for a complete application.

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About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in south central and southeastern Minnesota, serving a region that includes 20 counties, 175 communities and one Native nation. The Foundation has provided more than $178 million in grants, loans and programming within the region during the past 40 years. SMIF’s key interests include entrepreneurship, Early Childhood development and community vitality. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www.smifoundation.org.