Counties & Cities in Region 6W
 Access to public funding resources is important to the development of the region. Many of our communities lack time and staff to research ideas apply for public grants and loans to help finance their projects. Plus, funding sources and their programs frequently change. As your liaison to state and federal agencies, UMVRDC has direct, on-going contact with a variety of funding sources and can help you:
•    Assess your project’s needs and help organize goals and objectives
•    Target the most appropriate sources of funding
•    Prepare and submit loan and grant application proposals
 We have even set up a cost share program designed to assist with the cost of some of our services!
 Below are some resources & opportunities that you might find useful. Please pass on this information to others you know.  If our office can help in any way please do not hesitate to contact us!

Bush Foundation:

The Bush Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2014 Bush Prize for Community Innovation from now until June 5, 2014. The Bush Prize honors and supports organizations with a track record of making great ideas happen. Winners receive a flexible grant equal to 25% of their last fiscal year budget, up to $500,000. This is creative capital that can be used however the winners choose. The Bush Prize is open to nonprofits and government entities of all sizes in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.   Take time now to learn more about the Bush Prize.   Questions? Contact Mandy Ellerton, Bush Prize Manager at: CommunityInnovation@BushFoundation.org or 651-379-2266.