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¢;`-, '~~-- - +:~~ - .5.~. ,•;~+E' - z..~.i c' {S 7~~~Ta3;::"w~ _ _ ~,tf s22N !',},~~+1 <br />y,,. is <br />i ,~ ..,-. <br />Six ways Ivcal governments ant# the Foundation cart v~rc~rk to~~tii~r... <br />1. Apply fora Grant <br />The Foundation awards quarterly grants ($5,000 average) to projects that: <br />•'Help communities address barriers to business growth and employment <br />• Advance economic elf-sufficiency for vulnerable children and families <br />• Support training programs for future, displaced or underemployed workers <br />• Help businesses survive and grow through access to consulting services and education <br />• Help communities improve efficiencies through shared services <br />2. Refer Businesses for Financing <br />The Foundation partners with other lenders to make business loans (up to $500,000) that. create <br />quality jobs. We can help coordinate financing packages, subsidize management training for <br />borrowers, and serve as a key piece of the puzzle that enables a local business to start up or <br />expand. <br />3. Engage Citizens & Train Leaders <br />The Foundation hosts programs, workshops and leadership discussions related to community <br />planning, economic development, nonprofit management, early childhood and environmental <br />preservation. Our newest effort is the Thriving Communities Partnership that connects the <br />public and private sectors to address economic growth and recovery. <br />4. Recover from Disasters <br />If your community experiences a tornado, flood or other disaster, please call the Foundation <br />immediately. We can host and promote a charitable relief fund, accept online donations, and <br />make distributions at no charge. Timing is critical to take advantage of news media reports. <br />We can also provide grants and staff assistance for community recovery and rebuilding. <br />5. Start a Community Foundation <br />From 2011 to 2030, nearly $48 billion may be passed from one generation to the next in central <br />Minnesota. Does your community have a local foundation to accept gifts, bequests, or <br />even real estate? We host these funds and often provide matching gift incentives. Community <br />foundations are wonderful resources that provide local dollars and promote generosity. <br />6. Find Solutions <br />If you are facing a unique challenge, we are usually able to refer you to <br />professional expertise, possible funding sources, or other organizations <br />that have had similar experiences. Just give us a call! <br />405 First Street SE I Little Falls, MN <br />877.632.9255 ~ www.ifound.org <br />