Blandin Foundation has announced grants totaling $3.69 million nonprofits across Itasca County and rural Minnesota, including projects in Grand Rapids to strengthen community infrastructure, workforce development, and nonprofit leadership. The funding includes $2.64 million for 33 small-town projects supporting libraries, community centers, and housing initiatives, including $490,000 over three years to expand civic engagement programs. The grants aim to boost economic resilience, leadership capacity, and placemaking, benefiting rural residents through job training, childcare workforce development, and expanded access to community services.
Blandin awards $3.69M for rural Minnesota workforce growth and community engagement initiatives
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