Third annual round of nominations for the Unicorn Fund are open until January 31, 2023. The fund is managed by the Media Democracy Fund and provides funding and technical support for grassroots leaders who lead on narrative change and face attacks for telling the truth and expressing their ideas.
Inquiry Portal Closed Starting Tuesday, January 31 We are redesigning our grant processes and implementing a new grants management system. Active grants will continue to be processed. Questions? Email us at grants@blandinfoundation.org Learn more: Our New Strategic Direction Grantees were notified about the portal closure on January 24. Read the email here.
Day-long event for Minnesotans focused on bringing reliable, affordable high-speed internet to their community. In-person and virtual options. Learn more and register
Nonprofit board and staff – is strategic planning on your horizon? This 3-part series shares how to use data to inform your planning. Starts Jan 25, there is a fee. Learn more and register
Joining, or looking to join, a nonprofit board this year, but not sure which one? Find out how to find the right fit for you in this webinar. Free, registration required. https://johnsoncenter.org/event/workshop011923/
USDA Rural Development is holding online listening sessions this week to hear from rural and tribal communities about ways to use Inflation Reduction Act funds to reduce energy costs and move toward cleaner energy sources. Free, but registration is required. Sessions will be recorded for viewing later, too. Thursday, November 3 1-3 p.m. Central Time …
Aspen Institute’s Thrive Rural initiative’s latest webinar discussion about topics affecting rural and Native nations communities. Hear from rural journalists and others with a passion for creating accurate rural narratives, and join the conversation to share your questions and insights.
This year, we’ve all lived through a shared, but unique, experience. What was yours like? How did broadband help or hinder – or motivate – you, or your community? We know rural Minnesotans keenly felt how important a strong, reliable broadband connection is. When kids can’t go to school, adults can’t work, and families can’t access …
Join us for a new online training opportunity for Blandin Reservation Community Leadership Program Alumni from the Mille Lacs Area! BRCLP: Leadership in Action will provide you with an opportunity to engage with fellow alumni, review leadership skills from your retreat training and practice moving a vision into action. The training will consist of three, …
Nearly 40 stakeholders from across the region gathered (via Zoom) to discuss sixteen potential Arrowhead Intelligent Region project grant ideas and explore strategies for implementation. See below for the potential project list. Project ideas not presented at the March 12 Project Development meeting will still be eligible for funding consideration. If you are looking for …