BEMIDJI — The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund is seeking funding proposals for programs and services that benefit women and girls in northwest Minnesota. Applications are due Nov. 1.
Grant funds can be used, for example, for speakers, educational materials, program delivery expenses, research projects and for professional development. Grant funds are not available for higher education scholarships, a release said.
Applicants must be located in the Northwest Minnesota Foundation service area that includes Red Lake and White Earth Nations, along with Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau Counties.
Priority will be given to projects that support the Women’s Fund goals:
- Developing entrepreneurial and economic opportunities for women.
- Supporting programs that lead to a safer environment for women and girls.
- Building networks of women in leadership positions throughout the region.
- Encouraging and equipping women and girls to achieve their full potential.
The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund is a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation and develops resources and serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls. The fund envisions a region where women and girls reach their full potential, and they work toward that end through grants, scholarships, education and recognition programs.
To apply, visit
nwmf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/.
Anyone with questions should contact Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Dawn Ganje by email at
