SMIF Economic Development Grant

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Economic Development Grant program.

Requests of up to $20,000 will be considered.

The goal of the Grant is to support initiatives which enable communities to create more prosperous local economies.

Projects from eligible nonprofits, government agencies and public institutions in SMIF’s 20-county region, including  Goodhue and Wabasha Counties, may apply.

This grant round will especially consider proposals from anchoring economic development efforts that may be experiencing sudden funding loss or operational shocks due to changes in the external economic landscape.

As such, existing work is eligible for funding — in addition to new proposals.

Applications are due to SMIF by October 10th. For the application and guidelines, visit smifoundation.org/economicgrants or call 507-214-7040.