News Items
Foundation encourages high broadband bar
EDAM News release: 2009 Eddie Award winners
First-ever American Indian Alumni Gathering highlights engaging youth
Grose named to Broadband Strategy Board
Blandin calls for stimulus funding partners
Date: April 22, 2009 To: Prospective PartnersMN Broadband Stimulus Application From: Bernadine JoselynDirector, Public Policy & Engagement Re: Call for Partners Blandin Foundation intends to develop and submit an application for federal broadband stimulus funds and is inviting interested prospective partners to join us in a collaborative effort to bring significant federal funds to Minnesota. …
Bush grant expands Blandin leadership
Working Forest Conservation Easements
In 2005, the Blandin Foundation awarded $6.25 million in seed capital and program support to create a fund to purchase conservation easements on up to 75,000 acres of forestland in the Itasca County Area. Partnering organizations include: The Conservation Fund, Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, MN Deer Hunters Association, Grand Rapids Area Chamber …
Blandin Foundation makes $7.7 million in grants