We fund proven & innovative approaches that help build assets through good jobs & financial capability in 8 states and 76 Native nations from MN to OR & WA
Q1 grants are live!
Access to financial services shouldn’t depend on income, language, or proximity to resources. @NWAFound spotlights @PrepareProsper, among 35 total grants in Q1.
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The #LatineFund housed at the #WomensFoundationMN is providing rapid response relief to immigrants/refugees impacted by federal activity in MN. @NWAFound has just committed $250K.
Grant decisions are being made by the fund weekly.
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Right now, we’re in shock as a 3rd person in Mpls has been shot by federal agents this month. Our hearts go out to the victims and the many suffering communities across MN. No community should have to experience this kind of unjust use of force at the hands of its own government.
On #MLK weekend, we're reminded that there's still a long road on our march to the Dream. What's happening in Minnesota now could be happening anywhere. As we found out, December's attacks on #Somali communities were attacks on us all.
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NEW BLOG: Gratitude + Momentum
@NWAFound grantees met 2025 with courage and wisdom. We doubled our grantmaking in response.
We’ll double it again in 2026!
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Somali Communities Belong!
@NWAFound President/CEO, Kevin Walker, lays out how &why the #Somali community is "essential to the human fabric that unites us" in the Twin Cities, MN, our region & the country.
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NEW BLOG:
A park built from a landfill. Green jobs & community power. @NWAFound grantee @Verde_NW builds environmental wealth across Portland. #SpotlightOnThriving
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NEW BLOG: We’ve redefined how @NWAFound invests to focus on WHO not just what we invest in.
“Investing in diverse communities is the impact.” — Ramya Rauf, CFO
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Looking for both inspiration and how to make change happen by building community and a larger tent? Attend this FREE event on Dec 2 in St. Paul.
@NWAFound is partnering with @BushFoundation & @MPRnews.
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NEW BLOG:
Discover how 95% of biz supported by @NEONBusiness, an @NWAFound grantee, are still open at 5+ yrs through work w/entrepreneurs to build a #thriving North Minneapolis. #SpotlightOnThriving
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NOW HIRING: Program Officer!
Join the @NWAFound grantmaking team & support work led by #communities to thrive on their own terms. 7+ yrs’ experience and collaboration skills preferred.
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