2019

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Grantee	Amount
4-Directions Development Inc Project support for small business development on the Red Lake Reservation in rural Minnesota	$215,000 2019
Advocates For Family Peace Operating support in 2020-21 to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
African Development Center Operating support in 2020-21 for outreach and services for African American populations in rural Minnesota and support for operating a St. Cloud office	$150,000 2019
Alexandria Area Chamber of Commerce Project support for Alexandria area community conversations on mental health as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Area Partnership for Economic Expansion Project support for research and outreach to attract new business in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Project support for Community Connect 2019 in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Baby Steps Boutique Operating support for continuation of Baby Steps Boutique in Itasca County	$65,000 2019
Bigfork Valley Foundation Donation in support of Bigfork community projects in Itasca County	$250 2019
Bigfork Valley Foundation Donation in support of tourism promotion along The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Bigfork Valley Hospital Donation in support for trishaw rides for nursing facility residents in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Bovey Farmers Day Association Donation in support of the 2019 Bovey Farmers' Day celebration in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area Operating support over two years for the Deer River unit of the Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area in Itasca County	$150,000 2019
Boys Club Of Duluth Inc Operating support for the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids and Greenway in Itasca County	$308,000 2019
Boys Club Of Duluth Inc Project support for New Year's Eve Community Celebration in Coleraine in Itasca County	$5,750 2019
Cass County Economic Development Corp Donation in support of economic development work in 2019 in the Remer area	$1,000 2019
Cass County Economic Development Corp Donation in support of economic development work in 2020 in the Remer area	$1,000 2019
City of Blackduck Project support for the City of Blackduck to create accessible recreation opportunities in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
City of Bovey Donation in support of capital upgrades for the City of Bovey in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
City of Calumet Donation in support of capital upgrades for the Calumet Public Library in Itasca County	$500 2019
City of Grand Rapids Donation in support of the 2019 annual Independence Day fireworks on Pokegama Lake in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
City of Grand Rapids Capital support for upgrades to Mississippi River park in Itasca County	$142,000 2019
City of Keewatin Donation to install a community information sign in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
City of Lanesboro Project support for a community-powered engagement process as part of developing a comprehensive asset-based plan for the City of Lanesboro as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants Program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
City of McGregor Capital support for community welcome signs as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
City of Nashwauk Project support over three years to establish a School Resource Officer position to support the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in Itasca County	$45,000 2019
City of Nashwauk Project support for Anishinaabe Worldview Training in the Itasca County	$9,175 2019
City of Zemple Capital support for repairs to the City Hall floor in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Community Action Team Project support for the Community Action Team to update the video "Colored Lines - A Story of Race in Itasca County" with more stories told by Itasca County residents of color	$9,950 2019
Community Cafe Operating support in 2020-21 to help reduce hunger in Itasca County	$80,000 2019
CommunityGiving Project support for sponsorship of the 2019 CommunityGiving Day in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
CommunityGiving Project support to plan, develop and build infrastructure to community foundations in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio Operations support for financial empowerment services in Willmar and Austin, in rural Minnesota	$300,000 2019
Convivencia Hispana Project support to establish Convivencia Hispana as a nonprofit organization in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Cuyuna Range Youth Center Inc Project support to create a youth mentoring program as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants Program in Rural Minnesota	$3,000 2019
Deer River High School Donation for capital support for the Deer River High School band in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Depot Commons Association Donation in support of the Future Forest Stewards 2019 expo for area high school students in Itasca County	$500 2019
Destination Lake City Inc. Project support for interactive fountain in Lake City as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. Operating support in 2020-21 to produce Native Report in rural Minnesota	$100,000 2019
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center Project support for 2019 arts programming and events in Itasca County	$4,685 2019
ElderCircle Operating support in 2020-21 for ElderCircle and the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County	$134,000 2019
Engage Winona Project support for the Community Changemaker Lab engagement project as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Enterprise Minnesota Project support for the 2019 State of Manufacturing Survey in rural Minnesota	$7,500 2019
First Call for Help of Itasca County Operating support in 2020-21 for information and referral services in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
First Call for Help of Itasca County Donation in support of First Call For Help in Itasca County	$500 2019
Fond du Lac Tribal Community College Project support for The Second Annual Ojibwe Language Symposium as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Free Range Food Co-op Project support for the Free Range Co-op's community outreach project in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Friends of the Band Shell Park Capital support for new performing arts center in Two Harbors as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants Program in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines Operating support in 2020-21 for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County	$20,000 2019
Grace House of Itasca County Project support for strategic planning in Itasca County	$2,500 2019
Grace House of Itasca County Operating support in 2020-21 to provide shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
Grand Itasca Foundation Donation in support of enhancing pediatric care at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Itasca County	$500 2019
Grand Marais Arts Inc Capital support for physical expansion of the Grand Marais Arts Colony in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council Project support for Grand Portage Deep Winter Greenhouse in rural Minnesota	$25,000 2019
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Donation in support of Grand Rapids High School 2019 Post Prom event in Itasca County	$750 2019
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Donation in support of the Farmers Market Power of Produce program in Itasca County	$800 2019
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Project support for Positive Message Boards in the Ball Club community in Itasca County as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant Program	$5,000 2019
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Capital support to construct an artificial activities field at the Grand Rapids High School in Itasca County.	$130,000 2019
Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus Donation in support of technology upgrades in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Grand Rapids Arts Donation in support of video mapping project highlighting public art and history in Grand Rapids in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Grand Rapids Band Boosters Donation in support of advertising the 2020-21 Blandin Education Grants program in the Grand Rapids High School band calendar in Itasca County	$550 2019
Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary Club Donation in support of Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Grand Rapids Economic Dev. Authority Program-related investment to revise terms of the Downtown Redevelopment Fund Program and authorization to draw funds to acquire a downtown redevelopment site in Itasca County.	$450,000 2019
Grand Rapids Economic Dev. Authority Program-related investment (loan) over ten years to continue the Commercial Building Improvement Loan program in Itasca County	$400,000 2019
Grand Rapids Players Project support for production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Itasca County	$2,000 2019
Grand Rapids Police Department Donation in support of the 2019 National Night Out hosted by the Grand Rapids Police Department in Itasca County	$250 2019
Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission Project support for reduction of river contamination and public nuisance odors in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Great Plains Institute For Sustainable Development Project support over two years to lead the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota in rural Minnesota	$100,000 2019
Greater Bemidji Inc Project support to Greater Bemidji for coordination of Envision 2030 in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
Greenway 316 Foundation Inc Donation in support of ISD 316 Financial Aid Night in Itasca County	$150 2019
Greenway Joint Recreation Association Capital support to make ADA accessibility improvements to the Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Growth and Justice Project support for strengthening the Thriving by Design network and developing a comprehensive One Minnesota Equity Blueprint for rural Minnesota	$150,000 2019
Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County Operating support in 2020-21 for the local Habitat for Humanity organization in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
Happy Dancing Turtle Donation for Ojibwe language children's books project in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Harvest Nation, Inc. Project support to study the economic and market viability for local, year-round indoor food production and consumption across the Iron Range in rural Minnesota	$35,000 2019
Headwaters Foundation for Justice Project support to strengthen programming and grant making that benefits members of Minnesota's Native Nations in rural Minnesota	$150,000 2019
Headwaters Regional Dev Commission Project support for youth entrepreneurship development as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Hornet's Hive Project support to develop a youth-led bistro to promote job training and life skills management as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Immigrant Law Center of MN Operating support over two years for continuation of the Rural Immigration Project in rural Minnesota	$235,000 2019
Inclusion Network Project support for Voices: A Roundtable Talk Series on Inclusion as part of the Blandin Leadership <br>Grants Program	$5,000 2019
Independent School District 118, Remer Donation in support of Northland High School's spring awards night	$200 2019
Independent School District 118, Remer Project support for Anishinaabe Worldview Training for educators, administrators and support staff/paraprofessionals in the Remer, Deer River and Hill City school districts including interested community members in Itasca County	$14,500 2019
Independent School District 2 Operating support for continuation of the Early Start preschool program in Itasca County	$166,000 2019
Independent School District 309 Project support for the Peace by Piece metal artwork and celebration as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$4,000 2019
Independent School District 316 Donation in support of the Greenway 2019 Post Prom event in Itasca County	$500 2019
Independent School District 316 project support for a scholarship coach in Greenway Public Schools in Itasca County	$2,000 2019
Independent School District 318 Donation in support of advertising the 2019-20 Blandin Education Grants Program in the Grand Rapids High School yearbook in Itasca County	$300 2019
Independent School District 319 Donation in support of upgrades to the Nashwauk Keewatin school district's music program in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Independent School District 319 Project support for after-school programming at Nashwauk-Keewatin elementary school in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Initiative Foundation Project support for continuing Intercultural Development Inventory work in rural Minnesota	$30,000 2019
Invest Early Operating support for continuation of Invest Early through June 2020 in Itasca County	$2,100,000 2019
Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability Donation in support area Farmers Markets in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Ironworld Development Corporation Donation in support for the 9th Annual Iron Range Science and Engineering Festival in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
ISD 317 Deer River Donation in support of Deer River High School's 2019 post prom event in Itasca County	$500 2019
ISD 317 Deer River Project support of a two-year initiative to improve student and family outcomes by developing a school-wide Social and Emotional Learning framework in Itasca County	$30,000 2019
ISD 317 Deer River Donation in support of Deer River High School's 2020 post prom event in Itasca County	$500 2019
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Project for development of three new Career Pathways across seven school districts in Itasca County	$500,000 2019
Itasca Chapter Let's Go Fishing With Sen Donation in support of the 2019 Let's Go Fishing with Seniors program in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Itasca Choral Society Donation in support of the 2019-20 fall and spring concert programs in Itasca County	$250 2019
Itasca Community College Project support for financial aid programs during the 2019-20 academic year in Itasca County	$395,000 2019
Itasca Community College Project support for the 2019 career fair in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Itasca Community College Project support to provide learning and building cultural understanding around the book and film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, to residents in Itasca County	$4,700 2019
Itasca Community College Project support for the Native American Student Barrier Reduction Program in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Itasca Community College Donation in support of Northern TRIO Day through Upward Bound program in Itasca County	$500 2019
Itasca County Project support for a complete census count committee in Itasca county	$40,000 2019
Itasca County Agricultural Association Project support for Fiber Arts demonstrations at the county fairgounds in Itasca County	$500 2019
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc Capital support to increase child care capacity in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Itasca County Historical Society Donation in support of Winterglo Festival 2019 in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Itasca County Historical Society Operating support in 2020-21 to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Itasca County	$50,000 2019
Itasca County Land Department Capital support for ADA accessibility modifications to the pavilion, grounds and fishing pier at Gunn Park in Itasca County	$50,000 2019
Itasca County Soil & Water Conservation Donation in support of program expansion and relocation in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Itasca Economic Development Corporation Operating support in 2020-21 to promote economic development opportunities in Itasca County	$500,000 2019
Itasca Friendship Club Project support to provide fellowship and social opportunity for persons with disabilities in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Itasca Hospice Foundation Donation in support of the 2019 educational seminar for healthcare providers and volunteers in Itasca County	$500 2019
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program Operating support in 2020-21 to provide orchestral music to adults and youth in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
Itasca Ski & Outing Club Capital support for new safety equipment for Mount Itasca Ski Patrol in Itasca County	$2,500 2019
Itasca Youth For Christ Operating support in 2020-21 for the Ground Floor Youth Center in Itasca County	$170,000 2019
Jacobson Community Volunteer Fire Dept Capital support to purchase a water storage tank for firefighting in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Judy Garland Children's Museum Donation in support of the 2019 Wizard of Oz Festival in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Judy Garland Children's Museum Operating support in 2020-21 to continue and broaden the school service program in Itasca County	$60,000 2019
Kerkhoven Lions Club Foundation Project support for Kerkhoven pedestrian walking and bicycle trail as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Kinship of the Park Rapids Area Project support for the Adverse Childhood Experiences Summit (ACES) as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc Donation in support of LGBTQ specific training to Kootasca staff in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Lac Qui Parle County Historical Society Project support to host a two-day poetry festival featuring Robert Bly's legacy as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$2,000 2019
Latino Economic Development Center Operating support for Latino Economic Development Center	$50,000 2019
Laurentian Arts and Culture Alliance project support for developing youth arts engagement opportunities as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
LinkMe Lanesboro Project support for LinkMe Lanesboro connecting residents to local resources as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Litchfield Downtown Council, Inc Project support to conduct downtown revitalization assessment as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Longville Area Community Choir Donation in support of the Music in the Park series for the Longville, Remer and surrounding communities in the Itasca County area	$500 2019
Luverne Area Community Foundation Project support for a one-day retreat to evaluate efforts to move people out of poverty as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$3,000 2019
MacRostie Art Center Operating support in 2020-21 to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in Itasca County	$90,000 2019
Marcell Family Center, Inc Operating support in 2020-21 for the family center program in Itasca County	$80,000 2019
Mesabi Outdoor Adventures Project support to promote outdoor activities to build community as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants Program in rural Minnesota	$3,000 2019
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Project support to produce a workbook of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota.	$5,000 2019
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc Donation in support of sponsorship for the May 2019 Greater Minnesota Nonprofit Summit in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc Project support for 2019 membership assistance in rural Minnesota	$1,600 2019
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc Donation in support of sponsorship of the Overcoming Racism conference in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Minnesota Council on Foundations Ongoing membership support for 2019 in rural Minnesota	$17,800 2019
Minnesota Council on Foundations Project support for the 2020 annual conference in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Minnesota Council on Foundations Project support for 2020 membership assistance in rural Minnesota	$17,800 2019
Minnesota News Media Institute Project support in 2020-22 for Editors & Publishers Community Leadership Program to build community leadership capacity in rural Minnesota	$126,000 2019
Minnesota Public Radio Program support for Minnesota Diverse Communities project in rural Minnesota	$20,000 2019
MN Assistance Council for Veterans Project support for programming and services to veterans in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
MN Diversified Industries Donation in support of board and senior management development through taking the IDI assessment and engagement around diversity, equity and inclusion in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Muslim American Society of Minnesota Project support to assist communities with strengthening interfaith networks in partnership with the MN Council of Churches in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Native Governance Center Donation in support of training sessions for the US Census Tribal Partnership Complete Count Committee for all 11 tribal nations in rural Minnesota	$950 2019
Native Governance Center Donation in support of follow-up planning as a result of US Census 2020 Tribal Partnership training in rural Minnesota	$350 2019
Native Governance Center Project support for Census 2020 outreach in rural Minnesota	$30,000 2019
North Homes Inc Capital support for construction of a Wellness Center in Itasca County	$500,000 2019
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. Operating support in 2020-21 to engage entrepreneurial talent in rural Minnesota	$220,000 2019
Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training Project support for youth workforce development in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Northeastern Minnesota Regional Science Fair Donation in support of the 2019 regional American Indian Science and Engineering Fair in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Northern Community Radio KAXE Operating support in 2020-21 to provide news and information to residents in Itasca County	$113,650 2019
Northern Lights Community School Donation in support of Spring Awards Night and presentation of Blandin Education Grants in Itasca County	$200 2019
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc Operating support in 2020-21 for programming and services in the northern rural region of Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Northland Area Family Service Center Operating support over two years for continuation of the Northland Early Childhood Collaborative in Itasca County	$180,000 2019
Northland Counseling Center Inc Project support to complete a housing study and needs analysis in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Northland Counseling Center Inc Project support for supportive services that reduce recidivism of individuals who exit the prison system and are homeless in Itasca County	$10,000 2019
Northland Foundation Project support for the 2019 Northeastern Minnesota Early Childhood Summit in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Northland Foundation Project support to host 2020 Northeastern Minnesota Early Childhood Summit in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Park Rapids Rotary Foundation Capital support for completion of a community health and wellness park as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Pioneer Home Foundation Project support for community volunteerism for senior wellness in rural Minnesota as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants Program	$5,000 2019
Productive Alternatives Inc Project support of transitional workforce housing in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
Propel Nonprofits Project support over three years to continue nonprofit capacity building in Itasca County	$385,000 2019
Red Wing Ignite Project support to strengthen regional support systems for entrepreneurs in the Red Wing area in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
Redwood Area Communities Foundation Project support for a capital campaign feasibility study as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
Regents of The University of Minnesota Project support for a Ripple Effects Mapping training in Itasca County	$4,000 2019
Region 5 Regional Dev Commission Project support for sponsorship of Friends in the Field in rural Minnesota	$3,000 2019
Region Nine Development Commission Project support for the Welcoming Communities Project in rural Minnesota	$149,255 2019
Reif Arts Council Operating and programming support over two years for the Reif Center in Itasca County	$340,000 2019
Remer Area Ambulance Service Donation for equipment upgrades in Itasca County	$1,000 2019
Renewing the Countryside II Donation for the Farmland Summit aimed at educating technical assistance providers on how to better serve new and diverse farmers in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Project support for Kids-Packs-to-Go Backpack program in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Operating support in 2020-21 for Food Bank operations in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
Southwest Initiative Foundation Project support for a Leading for America Fellow in rural Minnesota	$40,000 2019
Special Olympics Minnesota Operating support in 2020-21 for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County	$40,000 2019
Springboard for the Arts Project support for the 2019 Rural Arts and Culture Summit in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
Sprout MN Project support for organizational development and entrepreneurial support rural Minnesota	$90,000 2019
Support Within Reach Donation in support of providing follow-up training for the justice system in Itasca County	$800 2019
Support Within Reach Operating support in 2020-21 to assist victims of sexual violence in 2020-21 in Itasca County	$100,000 2019
The Beta Group Donation in support of Beta.mn showcase in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
Tiwahe Foundation Donation for Tiwahe Foundation's Circle of Giving event in rural Minnesota	$500 2019
Trout Lake Fire Department Donation in support of community leadership training in Itasca County	$500 2019
True Friends Operating support in 2020-21 for youth with disabilities to participate in camp activities in Itasca County	$5,000 2019
Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. Project support, over two years, for continuation of the One Greater Minnesota Initiative in rural Minnesota	$100,000 2019
Unidos Minnesota Program support for Worthington Census 2020 training session as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
United Way of 1,000 Lakes Operating support in 2020-21 for administration in Itasca County	$70,000 2019
University of Minnesota Extension Service Donation in support of the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in rural Minnesota	$1,000 2019
University of Minnesota Foundation Project support for the 2019 One Minnesota Conference of Legislators in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
Voices for Racial Justice Project support for 2020-21 community organizing and leadership training in rural Minnesota	$150,000 2019
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. Operating support in 2020-21 for Boy Scout programming in Itasca County	$20,000 2019
West Central Initiative Project support over three years to increase capacity for inclusive community development in rural Minnesota	$50,000 2019
West Central Minnesota Educational Television Company Project support for This Nation in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2019
White Earth Land Recovery Project Project support for White Earth's Mobile Community Theater project as part of the Blandin Leadership Grant program in rural Minnesota	$5,000 2019
White Earth Tribal and Community College Project support to hire a grant writer to work with community leaders as part of the Blandin Leadership Grants program in rural Minnesota	$3,400 2019