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Grow Our Own Summit
Too many southwest Minnesota kids aren’t getting the best start to life. We’re working to change that. Join the Southwest Initiative Foundation as we
2018 NADO Photo Contest Winners
The UMVRDC submission was one of 5 national photo winners in the National Association of Development Organization's annual photo contest. Our region's
Hilltop Bar & Grill, Dawson MN
The UMVRDC is pleased that they were able to partner with the Dawson Co-op Credit Union and the Lac qui Parle EDA to provide financing to Keith
Funding Opportunities
MnDOT Greater Minnesota Transportation Alternatives Solicitation
October 1, 2018 The MnDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional
Swift County daycare loan/grant program
Announcing 2018 Daycare loan/grant program. All daycare’s are encouraged to apply for funds. Past recipients encouraged to apply again. Swift
Bright Beginnings Program - Childcare
Rural Minnesota, including the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s southwest Minnesota region, is facing a child care crisis. More than 12,000 child
Regional Examples
Montevideo Thunder Hawks Childcare
Thunder Hawks began as a private non-profit called Kinder Kare, Inc. that was incorporated in 1969 as a community project to address the need for
Tiny Sprouts Daycare
After several home-based childcare options and the childcare center in Granite Falls closed, the childcare shortage in the city and county
Discovery Kids Childcare
The goal was to find a collaborative model to increase the number of quality daycare spots in Benson. The idea for a new childcare facility began with
