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Initiative'C) FOUNDATION Six ways that the Foundation can serve local governments. 1. APPLY FOR A GRANT The Foundation awards quarterly grants ($5,000 average) to projects that: • Help communities address barriers to business growth and employment • Advance economic self-sufficiency for vulnerable children and families • Support training programs for future, displaced or underemployed workers • Help businesses survive and grow through access to consulting services and education • Help communities improve efficiencies through shared services • Support local units of government in planning for recreational amenities • Support for community-based response and recovery planning 2. REFER BUSINESSES FOR FINANCING The Foundation partners with other lenders to make business loans that create quality jobs. We can help coordinate financing packages, subsidize management training for borrowers, and serve as a key piece of the puzzle that enables a local business to start up or expand. 3. ENGAGE CITIZENS & TRAIN LEADERS The Foundation hosts programs, workshops and leadership discussions related to community plan- ning, economic development, nonprofit management, early childhood and environmental preserva- tion. Our newest effort is the Thriving Communities Initiative that connects the public and private sectors to address economic growth and recovery. 4. RECOVER FROM DISASTERS If your community experiences a tornado, flood or other disaster, please call the Foundation im- mediately. We can host and promote a charitable relief fund, accept online donations, and make distributions at no charge. Timing is critical to take advantage of news media reports. We can also provide grants and staff assistance for community recovery and rebuilding. 5. START A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION From 2011 to 2030, nearly $48 billion may be passed from one generation to the next in central Minnesota. Does your community have a local foundation to accept gifts, bequests, or even real estate? We host these funds and often provide matching gift incentives. Community foundations are wonderful resources that provide local dollars and promote generosity. 6. FIND SOLUTIONS If you are facing a unique challenge, we are usually able to refer you to professional expertise, pos- sible funding sources, or other organizations that have had similar experiences. Just give us a call! 1111 Ii 41,. laifound.org ■ tip 3.0 X32 9255 `ti CiJ FIrst Stre t SE Our business is your community