Northland Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million in Quarterly Grants
In the second quarter of 2026, the Northland Foundation awarded more than $1,150,600 through its Quarterly Grant program, making 44 grants to nonprofit organizations and community partners in northeastern Minnesota April through June. Two groups of grants this round are more unique from the foundation’s typical quarterly awards. Eleven grants totaling $100,000 were awarded to support food access […]
McKnight Grants $1 Million to Northland Foundation, Part of a $6 Million Investment in the Minnesota Initiative Foundations Serving Greater Minnesota
The future of Minnesota depends on the strength, leadership, and innovation of Greater Minnesota. As the Northland Foundation and five other Minnesota Initiative Foundations mark 40 years of service, the McKnight Foundation has announced a $6 million investment in the people, ideas, and locally led solutions shaping rural communities across the state. Each of the six foundations […]
Northland Foundation Awards $592,000 in the First Quarter of 2026
Through its Quarterly Grant program, the Northland Foundation made 17 grants totaling $592,000 in the first quarter to nonprofit organizations and community partners in northeastern Minnesota. A significant portion of the funding was awarded to organizations working to strengthen outcomes for young children and their families, as well as programming that promotes the healthy development of […]
Join Northspan In Conversation About a Regional Assessment of Northeast Minnesota
Northspan, in partnership with the Northland Foundation, has completed a regional assessment of Northeast Minnesota using the Thrive Rural Framework from the Aspen Institute. Building on initial research, identified regional action areas, and an earlier round of engagement sessions, we’re now inviting broader community input to help shape next steps and build momentum for regional […]