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Economic Development Grants (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation - SMIF) is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). SMIF's Economic Development Grant funds projects that boost local businesses, create jobs, and encourage innovation in its 20-county region and Native nation. It specifically targets organizations providing direct services to help people start or expand small businesses.
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Southern MN Foundation - Grantmaking | Lending | Trainings Collaborating for Regional Vitality Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota – this includes 175 communities and one Native nation. SMIF’s key interests include entrepreneurship, early childhood development and community vitality.
SMIF has invested over $178 million in the region since 1986. “I believe what matters most in our lives is the difference we make in the lives of others. A pay it forward attitude makes a difference now and in the generations to come.
” – Vicky Tribon, Harmony Area Community Foundation Small Town Grant Spotlight: City of Kenyon Gallery Small Town Grant Spotlight: City of Kenyon Small Town Grant , Stories Small Town Grant Spotlight: City of Kenyon Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation gave a Small Enterprise Loan to Dr. Amanda Bohn in 2024 to support her practice, Personal Hearing Care, in St. Peter.
The Mitchel Perrizo Jr. Leaders are Readers Fund awards $45,000 to support early literacy Gallery The Mitchel Perrizo Jr. Leaders are Readers Fund awards $45,000 to support early literacy The Mitchel Perrizo Jr. Leaders are Readers Fund awards $45,000 to support early literacy The Mitchel Perrizo Jr. Leaders are Readers Fund, a designated fund under SMIF, recently awarded $45,000 to three school districts.
SMIF seeks applications for Economic Development Grants Gallery SMIF seeks applications for Economic Development Grants SMIF seeks applications for Economic Development Grants OWATONNA, Minn. , June 29, 2026 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Economic Development Grant program. Requests of up [...]
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R. T. Pre-K Workshop July 22 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Rural Child Care Innovation Program in Fillmore County July 28 @ 5:45 pm - 9:30 pm Virtual Class – Conscious Discipline: SEL Foundations & Resiliency in Infants & Toddlers Rural Child Care Innovation Program in Fillmore County Economic Development Grant Apply by August 10 at 4 p.
m.! inquiry@smifoundation. org Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible 36-3454285.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations providing direct services to help people start or expand small businesses within SMIF's 20-county region and Native nation in Southern Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Economic Development Grants (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation - SMIF) is funded by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.