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Grants paid by The Bush Foundation, tax year 2022
EIN 41-6017815 · St Paul, MN · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE B80
In tax year 2022, The Bush Foundation (EIN 41-6017815) reported 163 grants paid totaling $100,742,254. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2022
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ndn Collective Inc Rapid City, SD | B | $50,000,000 | paid | NDN COLLECTIVE IS ONE OF TWO STEWARD ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO DESIGN AND ADMINISTER A $100 MILLION COMMUNITY TRUST FUND SEEDED BY THE BUSH FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS WEALTH DISPARITIES CAUSED BY HISTORIC RACIAL INJUSTICE IN OUR REGION. NDN'S COLLECTIVE ABUNDANCE FUND WILL ADDRESS WEALTH GAPS IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS MN, ND AND SD AND REDEFINE WEALTH ON INDIGENOUS TERMS IN ORDER TO BUILD A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD | B | $7,500,000 | approved, future | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Headwaters Foundation for Justice Minneapolis, MN | B | $7,500,000 | approved, future | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS MINNESOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Four Bands Community Fund Inc Eagle Butte, SD | B | $6,000,000 | approved, future | GRANT TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE GRANTEES FOR NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. FOUR BANDS COMMUNITY FUND, A GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATION, WILL DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO APPROVED GRANTEES OVER THE SIX YEAR OF THE PROGRAM. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc Williston, ND | B | $6,000,000 | approved, future | THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS GRANTMAKING FUND AT THE NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH STRENGTHEN ND. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | C | $5,300,000 | paid | SAINT PAUL AND MINNESOTA FOUNDATION (SPMF) WILL MANAGE THE ARCHIBALD BUSH LEGACY FUND, AN ENDOWED FUND TO MAKE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ST. PAUL. AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FUND, SMPF WILL PARTNER WITH A SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SERVICES TO ST. PAUL STUDENTS SEEKING TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. THE ARCHIBALD BUSH LEGACY FUND EXPANDS THE FOUNDATION'S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT ESTABLISHED BY ARCHIE BUSH TO EDUCATION AND THE CITIES OF ST, PAUL AND GRANITE FALLS, MN. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | B | $5,000,000 | approved, future | SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE NATION REBUILDING IN THE REGION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Native American Community Clinic Minneapolis, MN | B | $3,000,000 | approved, future | SOUTHSIDE HARM REDUCTION SERVICES (SHRS), A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC (NACC) WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY HUB. THE COMMUNITY HUB WILL OPEN AS A DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDING A RANGE OF HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR THOSE WHO USE SUBSTANCES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PEOPLE WHO LIVE OUTSIDE. THIS HUB WILL LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SPACE THAT COULD TRANSITION INTO AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER IF OR WHEN THE COMMUNITY AND CITY ARE READY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Build Wealth Mn Inc Minneapolis, MN | B | $2,750,000 | approved, future | BUILD WEALTH MINNESOTA (BWM) WILL SCALE LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAMS TO INCREASE BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP BY 15% IN THE TWIN CITIES. THE 9,000 EQUITIES FUND WILL LEVERAGE PHILANTHROPIC AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO TRANSFORM MORTGAGE LENDING BY PROVIDING 9,000 LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOANS TO BORROWERS WITH LOW INCOMES. BWM PLANS TO RAISE $100 MILLION IN CAPITAL NEEDED FOR A PERMANENT REVOLVING MORTGAGE LOAN FUND TO ACHIEVE ITS GOAL OVER 10 YEARS. FINANCIAL COACHING AND TRAINING WILL PREPARE A PIPELINE OF HOMEBUYERS TO RECEIVE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP. AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE LOANS AND LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE BY BWM WILL GROW EQUITY IN THEIR HOMES AND LEAD TO WEALTH CREATION BY BLACK FAMILIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Southwest Initiative Foundation Hutchinson, MN | B | $2,700,000 | paid | SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION WILL MANAGE THE ARCHIBALD BUSH LEGACY FUND, AN ENDOWED FUND TO MAKE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN YELLOW MEDICINE EAST (YME) SCHOOL DISTRICT IN GRANITE FALLS, MINNESOTA. AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FUND, SMPF WILL PARTNER WITH A SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SERVICES TO YME STUDENTS SEEKING TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. THE ARCHIBALD BUSH LEGACY FUND EXPANDS THE FOUNDATION'S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT ESTABLISHED BY ARCHIE BUSH TO EDUCATION AND THE CITIES OF ST, PAUL AND GRANITE FALLS, MN. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Native American Community Clinic Minneapolis, MN | B | $2,250,000 | paid | SOUTHSIDE HARM REDUCTION SERVICES (SHRS), A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC (NACC) WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY HUB. THE COMMUNITY HUB WILL OPEN AS A DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDING A RANGE OF HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR THOSE WHO USE SUBSTANCES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PEOPLE WHO LIVE OUTSIDE. THIS HUB WILL LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SPACE THAT COULD TRANSITION INTO AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER IF OR WHEN THE COMMUNITY AND CITY ARE READY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Land Bank Twin Cities Inc Saint Anthony, MN | C | $2,100,000 | paid | THE LAND BANK TWIN CITIES WILL SPREAD THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TAKING SITE CONTROL OF REAL ESTATE FOR COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. ACQUIRED PROPERTIES WERE AT RISK OF SPECULATIVE INVESTMENT AND ARE HELD UNTIL A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION CAN ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN VISIONING AND PLANNING WHILE INCREASING ITS CAPACITY FOR OWNERSHIP. SITE CONTROL IS A PROVEN PRACTICE FOR CREATING WEALTH WHEN PROPERTIES ARE TRANSFERRED TO LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND PROVIDING A PIPELINE OF CREDITWORTHY OWNERS IN BIPOC COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems Minneapolis, MN | C | $1,995,000 | paid | NORTH AMERICAN TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS (NATIFS) WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD OF INDIGENOUS FOODS AND CUISINE THROUGH INCREASED FOOD PRODUCTION, GROWTH AND EDUCATION, AND WILL ADVANCE INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RESTAURANTS, CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND AGRICULTURE. THESE EFFORTS WILL LEAD TO IMPROVED HEALTH AND STRENGTHENED CULTURAL CONNECTIONS TO LAND AND FOOD AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Bush Fellowship Program St Paul, MN | U | $1,665,601 | approved, future | BUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Makoce Agriculture Development Porcupine, SD | B | $1,625,000 | paid | MAKOCE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IS DEVELOPING A NEW AND COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT WILL SUPPORT GOOD HEALTH AND CREATE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. THIS 5-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING, NETWORK STRENGTHENING AND SECURING ACCESS TO AND BUILDING ON TRIBAL LAND TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTERS. THIS WILL BE DONE THROUGH FIVE INITIATIVES THAT WILL WORK ACROSS SECTORS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER TO BUILD AN INTERCONNECTED REGENERATIVE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO ADVANCE TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY IN THE REGION BY SUPPORTING TRIBAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR OWN SYSTEMS FOR WELLNESS AND MODES OF SELF-DETERMINATION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | U | $1,600,000 | approved, future | COLLEGEBOUND ST. PAUL IS THE FIRST COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM IN THE NATION WHERE EVERY CHILD BORN IN THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE, MOST ARE AUTO-ENROLLED, AND ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVES A $50 SEED DEPOSIT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES BONUSES FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMPLETING WELL-CHILD CLINIC VISITS AND ATTENDING FINANCIAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THE PROGRAM INCENTIVE STRUCTURE, THE ACCOUNTS BECOME A MECHANISM THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT WHOLE FAMILIES THRIVE RELATED TO A RANGE OF ISSUES THROUGH INCREASED ENGAGEMENT WITH CITY AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | U | $1,550,000 | paid | COLLEGEBOUND ST. PAUL IS THE FIRST COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM IN THE NATION WHERE EVERY CHILD BORN IN THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE, MOST ARE AUTO-ENROLLED, AND ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVES A $50 SEED DEPOSIT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BONUSES FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMPLETING WELL-CHILD CLINIC VISITS AND ATTENDING FINANCIAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THE PROGRAM INCENTIVE STRUCTURE, THE ACCOUNTS BECOME A MECHANISM THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT WHOLE FAMILIES THRIVE RELATED TO A RANGE OF ISSUES THROUGH INCREASED ENGAGEMENT WITH CITY AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Headwaters Foundation for Justice Minneapolis, MN | B | $1,500,000 | paid | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS MINNESOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sacred Pipe Resource Center Mandan, ND | C | $1,500,000 | approved, future | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WITHIN NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD | B | $1,500,000 | paid | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities Minot, ND | C | $1,500,000 | approved, future | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | B | $1,500,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND NATIVE NATION REBUILDING IN THE REGION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Shared Capital Cooperative Saint Paul, MN | U | $1,375,000 | paid | SHARED CAPITAL COOPERATIVE WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A COMMONS-BASED APPROACH TO ACQUIRE AND STEWARD A NETWORK OF FARMS ACROSS MINNESOTA FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING BIPOC FARMERS. THIS APPROACH WOULD ENABLE FARMERS TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE LAND LONG-TERM WHILE ADVANCING SHARED AGRO-ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORTING STRONG COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP. THE DESIGN PROCESS WOULD ESTABLISH THE SOCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL FARM ENTERPRISE WITHIN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc Williston, ND | B | $1,200,000 | paid | THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS GRANTMAKING FUND AT THE NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH STRENGTHEN ND. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Four Bands Community Fund Inc Eagle Butte, SD | B | $1,200,000 | paid | GRANT TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE GRANTEES FOR NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. FOUR BANDS COMMUNITY FUND, A GOOD RELATIVES COLLABORATIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATION, WILL DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO APPROVED GRANTEES OVER THE SIX YEAR OF THE PROGRAM. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Build Wealth Mn Inc Minneapolis, MN | B | $1,187,500 | paid | BUILD WEALTH MINNESOTA (BWM) WILL SCALE LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAMS TO INCREASE BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP BY 15% IN THE TWIN CITIES. THE 9,000 EQUITIES FUND WILL LEVERAGE PHILANTHROPIC AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT TO TRANSFORM MORTGAGE LENDING BY PROVIDING 9,000 LOW-BARRIER MORTGAGE LOANS TO BORROWERS WITH LOW INCOMES. BWM PLANS TO RAISE $100 MILLION IN CAPITAL NEEDED FOR A PERMANENT REVOLVING MORTGAGE LOAN FUND TO ACHIEVE ITS GOAL OVER 10 YEARS. FINANCIAL COACHING AND TRAINING WILL PREPARE A PIPELINE OF HOMEBUYERS TO RECEIVE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP. AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE LOANS AND LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE BY BWM WILL GROW EQUITY IN THEIR HOMES AND LEAD TO WEALTH CREATION BY BLACK FAMILIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Black Hills Area Community Foundation Rapid City, SD | C | $1,150,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR WORK RELATED TO A PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT INTENDED TO DEVELOP AND SPREAD A PRIVATE-PUBLIC MODEL TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC HOUSING. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Bush Fellowship Program St Paul, MN | U | $1,021,995 | paid | BUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Makoce Agriculture Development Porcupine, SD | B | $1,000,000 | approved, future | MAKOCE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IS DEVELOPING A NEW AND COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT WILL SUPPORT GOOD HEALTH AND CREATE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. THIS 5-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING, NETWORK STRENGTHENING AND SECURING ACCESS TO AND BUILDING ON TRIBAL LAND TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTERS. THIS WILL BE DONE THROUGH FIVE INITIATIVES THAT WILL WORK ACROSS SECTORS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER TO BUILD AN INTERCONNECTED REGENERATIVE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO ADVANCE TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY IN THE REGION BY SUPPORTING TRIBAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR OWN SYSTEMS FOR WELLNESS AND MODES OF SELF-DETERMINATION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | National Arts Strategies Inc Alexandria, VA | B | $929,200 | paid | CHANGE NETWORK PROGRAM: NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA COHORTS 5, 6, & 7 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Finnovation Institute Minneapolis, MN | C | $861,666 | paid | FINNOVATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COHORTS 4, 5 AND 6 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Knowledgeworks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | B | $854,580 | paid | STATE INFRASTRUCTURE AND MODELS FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING IN NORTH DAKOTA | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Naca-Inspired Schools Network Albuquerque, NM | C | $800,000 | approved, future | NACA INSPIRED SCHOOLS NETWORK WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION THROUGH THEIR FELLOWS PROGRAM AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CENTERED IN NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND VALUES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Bush Fellowship Program St Paul, MN | U | $785,399 | paid | BUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Shared Capital Cooperative Saint Paul, MN | U | $725,000 | approved, future | SHARED CAPITAL COOPERATIVE WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A COMMONS-BASED APPROACH TO ACQUIRE AND STEWARD A NETWORK OF FARMS ACROSS MINNESOTA FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING BIPOC FARMERS. THIS APPROACH WOULD ENABLE FARMERS TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE LAND LONG-TERM WHILE ADVANCING SHARED AGRO-ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORTING STRONG COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP. THE DESIGN PROCESS WOULD ESTABLISH THE SOCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL FARM ENTERPRISE WITHIN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North Dakota Community Foundation Bismarck, ND | B | $684,000 | paid | THE NORTH DAKOTA NATIVE TOURISM ALLIANCE, A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A NEW MODEL OF TOURISM THAT CREATES TOUR PACKAGES SPECIFIC TO AND CREATED BY NATION NATIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA. THIS MODEL COMBATS A HISTORY OF COLONIZING NARRATIVES AND PRACTICES WITHIN TOURISM WHERE NON-NATIVE ENTITIES PRIMARILY DOMINATE THE NARRATIVES AND OWN THE SITES MOST FREQUENTLY ENCOUNTERED WITHIN TOURISM EXPERIENCES. THIS FIVE-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE AND TRIBAL NATIONHOOD AND TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sacred Purposes Inc Rapid City, SD | B | $675,000 | approved, future | INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS AMERICAN LEGACY (AKA I.AM.LEGACY) AN INDIGENOUS-LED 501(C)(3)] AND PENNINGTON COUNTY WILL BE WORKING CLOSELY TO UTILIZE THE IDEA OF THE WARM HAND-OFF REFERRAL PROCESS TO REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITIES OF INDIGENOUS PERSONS IN PENNINGTON COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. I.AM.LEGACY'S WILL SCALE UP CAPACITY TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES. PENNINGTON COUNTY WILL SOLIDIFY THE REFERRAL PROCESS WITH DEPARTMENTS OF THE COUNTY AND SUPPORT REPLICATION WITH NON-COUNTY ENTITIES TO ALLOW MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACCESSES CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES. THE MODEL WOULD DEMONSTRATE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES ARE WELL SUITED TO BE PART OF A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND HOPES TO BE EXPANDED. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Family Tree Inc Minneapolis, MN | C | $640,000 | approved, future | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF RELATIONSHIPS EVOLVING POSSIBILITIES (REP), FISCALLY SPONSORED BY FAMILY TREE CLINIC. REP IS DEVELOPING STEPS TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESPONSE CAPACITY AND PREPARING VETTED RESOURCES AS AN APPROACH TO PUBLIC SAFETY. THE TWO UMBRELLAS OF REP ARE REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS AND RADICAL ECOSYSTEM PODS. THE FIRST ELEMENT, REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS, WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIA A SECURE HOTLINE. THE SECOND ELEMENT, RADICAL ECOSYSTEM PODS, WILL FACILITATE AND BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO CRISES THROUGH TRAININGS AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. THIS WORK WILL FORTIFY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES AND SKILLS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH INCIDENTS, SITUATIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND DE-ESCALATION, WHICH WILL OVERALL MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REACH BEYOND OUR OWN COMMUNITY FOR CRISIS SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Bush Fellowship Program St Paul, MN | U | $638,840 | paid | BUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Sturgis, SD | U | $600,000 | approved, future | TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN EDUCATION (TIE), WHICH IS A DIVISION OF BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE, WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH THEIR LEARNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | South Central Service Cooperative North Mankato, MN | U | $580,000 | approved, future | THE SCL COLLECTIVE WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA. THE SCL COLLECTIVE IS MADE-UP OF LONGVIEW EDUCATION, REGIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVES, AND CORE SCHOOLS, WHICH ARE BEST PRACTICE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS (NAMELY NEW CENTURY SCHOOL, SPRING GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THRIVE ED/HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND FAIRMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.) THEY WILL COACH AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS IN IMPLEMENTING MORE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Nonviolent Peaceforce Saint Paul, MN | C | $530,000 | approved, future | COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA'S REGIONS 2 & 5 WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY MODEL THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE RURAL EXPERIENCE. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF NP'S WORK IN DEVELOPING LOCALLY LED, NONVIOLENT, AND NON-PARTISANSHIP PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEMAKING INFRASTRUCTURE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Centro de Trabajadores Unidos En Lucha Minneapolis, MN | C | $530,000 | approved, future | THE TENDING THE SOIL COALITION, A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA (CTUL), WILL IMPLEMENT THE RISE UP CONSTRUCTION CAMPAIGN, A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SHIFTING POWER TOWARDS WORKERS TO DECREASE EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES, INCREASE ACCESS TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND CREATE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO UNION MEMBERSHIP IN THE BUILDING TRADES | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Compass Center Sioux Falls, SD | C | $523,135 | paid | THE COMPASS CENTER WILL SCALE THE LITTLE NAVIGATORS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, GROWING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS, LOCATIONS AND STAFF. THE PROGRAM BUILDS A NETWORK OF SUPPORT WITHIN CHILDCARE CENTERS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Achieve Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | C | $500,000 | approved, future | ACHIEVE TWIN CITIES WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT THROUGH THEIR ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS AND COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sacred Pipe Resource Center Mandan, ND | C | $500,000 | paid | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WITHIN NATIVE NATIONS AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation Porcupine, SD | B | $500,000 | approved, future | THUNDER VALLEY CDC WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION, ESPECIALLY ON PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, THROUGH THEIR LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION PROGRAMS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | All Square Minneapolis, MN | B | $485,000 | approved, future | CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL REVOLUTION, AN INNOVATIVE LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INCARCERATION TO BRING THEIR MISSING AND IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE TO THE LEGAL FIELD. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Gender Justice Saint Paul, MN | B | $471,000 | paid | COMMUNITIES IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA WILL IMPLEMENT A GENDER EQUITY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANS INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF GENDER JUSTICE'S POWERFUL MODEL IN MINNESOTA THAT COMBINES IMPACT LITIGATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE IN WAYS THAT ARE LOCALLY-OWNED AND DRIVEN. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Gender Justice Saint Paul, MN | B | $465,000 | approved, future | COMMUNITIES IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA WILL IMPLEMENT A GENDER EQUITY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANS INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF GENDER JUSTICE'S POWERFUL MODEL IN MINNESOTA THAT COMBINES IMPACT LITIGATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE IN WAYS THAT ARE LOCALLY-OWNED AND DRIVEN. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Centro de Trabajadores Unidos En Lucha Minneapolis, MN | C | $458,000 | paid | THE TENDING THE SOIL COALITION, A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA (CTUL), WILL IMPLEMENT THE RISE UP CONSTRUCTION CAMPAIGN, A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SHIFTING POWER TOWARDS WORKERS TO DECREASE EXPLOITATIVE PRACTICES, INCREASE ACCESS TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND CREATE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO UNION MEMBERSHIP IN THE BUILDING TRADES | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | All Square Minneapolis, MN | B | $422,000 | paid | CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL REVOLUTION, AN INNOVATIVE LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INCARCERATION TO BRING THEIR MISSING AND IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE TO THE LEGAL FIELD. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Wallin Education Partners Saint Paul, MN | B | $400,000 | paid | HONORING ARCHIBALD BUSH'S LEGACY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS IN GRANITE FALLS AND ST. PAUL | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Naca-Inspired Schools Network Albuquerque, NM | C | $400,000 | paid | NACA INSPIRED SCHOOLS NETWORK WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES ACROSS THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION THROUGH THEIR FELLOWS PROGRAM AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CENTERED IN NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND VALUES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | West Side Citizens Organization Saint Paul, MN | B | $383,500 | paid | THE WEST SIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (WSCO) IS DEVELOPING A STRATEGY THAT CAN IMPROVE AND PRESERVE NATURALLY OCCURRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE WEST SIDE OF SAINT PAUL, WHILE PROVIDING A PATHWAY FOR COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP BY TENANTS. WSCO IS DEVELOPING A TENANT UNION, WHICH WILL ORGANIZE AND TRAIN TENANT LEADERS TO MANAGE A TRUST THAT SUPPORTS A TENANT-DRIVEN OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE. WSCO WILL COLLABORATE WITH TRUST NEIGHBORHOODS TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE NATURALLY OCCURRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND WILL COLLABORATE WITH LAND BANK TWIN CITIES TO GROW TENANT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Family Tree Inc Minneapolis, MN | B | $382,000 | paid | FAMILY TREE CLINIC WILL SCALE ITS GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE PROJECT TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING (TGNC) INDIVIDUALS IN GREATER MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THIS GRANT WILL SUSTAINABLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PROVIDERS OFFERING THIS TYPE OF CARE AND WILL ADDRESS ISSUES AROUND HEALTH DISPARITIES AND INEQUALITIES FACING TGNC PEOPLE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Native Governance Center Minneapolis, MN | B | $375,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTER (NGC) IN BUILDING ITS CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AND EMBED LEARNING AND EVALUATION ACROSS ITS WORK IN SERVICE TO ITS MISSION. THE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO BE FLEXIBLE IN HELPING NGC GROW THESE PRACTICES THROUGH A SELF-DETERMINED APPROACH. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Modern Classrooms Project Inc Washington, DC | B | $350,000 | approved, future | MODERN CLASSROOMS WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Mn Zej Zog New Hope, MN | C | $350,000 | approved, future | MN ZEJ ZOG WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH BUILDING AND SUPPORTING THEIR NETWORK OF HMONG EDUCATORS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Family Tree Inc Minneapolis, MN | C | $340,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF RELATIONSHIPS EVOLVING POSSIBILITIES (REP), FISCALLY SPONSORED BY FAMILY TREE CLINIC. REP IS DEVELOPING STEPS TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESPONSE CAPACITY AND PREPARING VETTED RESOURCES AS AN APPROACH TO PUBLIC SAFETY. THE TWO UMBRELLAS OF REP ARE REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS AND RADICAL ECOSYSTEM PODS. THE FIRST ELEMENT, REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY PARTNERS, WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIA A SECURE HOTLINE. THE SECOND ELEMENT, RADICAL ECOSYSTEM PODS, WILL FACILITATE AND BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO CRISES THROUGH TRAININGS AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. THIS WORK WILL FORTIFY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES AND SKILLS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH INCIDENTS, SITUATIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND DE-ESCALATION, WHICH WILL OVERALL MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REACH BEYOND OUR OWN COMMUNITY FOR CRISIS SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Mastery Transcript Consortium Winchester, MA | B | $324,000 | paid | MASTERY TRANSCRIPT CONSORTIUM WILL EXPAND ITS 7-MEMBER COHORT TO 12-25 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA TO EXPAND COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING AND TEST AND SPREAD THE USE OF THE MASTERY TRANSCRIPT. THIS IS A KEY PART OF THE NORTH DAKOTA STRATEGY TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION TO BE STUDENT-CENTERED AND ENSURE EVERY STUDENT GETS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE CHOICE-READY AND DOCUMENT THEIR LEARNING. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Modern Classrooms Project Inc Washington, DC | B | $300,000 | paid | MODERN CLASSROOMS WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL EDUCATORS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Sturgis, SD | U | $300,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN EDUCATION (TIE), WHICH IS A DIVISION OF BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE, WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH THEIR LEARNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities Minot, ND | C | $300,000 | paid | TO OPERATE TWO GRANT PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | South Central Service Cooperative North Mankato, MN | U | $290,000 | paid | THE SCL COLLECTIVE WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA. THE SCL COLLECTIVE IS MADE-UP OF LONGVIEW EDUCATION, REGIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVES, AND CORE SCHOOLS, WHICH ARE BEST PRACTICE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS (NAMELY NEW CENTURY SCHOOL, SPRING GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THRIVE ED/HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND FAIRMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.) THEY WILL COACH AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS IN IMPLEMENTING MORE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Nonviolent Peaceforce Saint Paul, MN | C | $276,000 | paid | COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA'S REGIONS 2 & 5 WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY MODEL THAT IS SPECIFIC TO THE RURAL EXPERIENCE. THIS MODEL WILL BE AN ADAPTATION OF NP'S WORK IN DEVELOPING LOCALLY LED, NONVIOLENT, AND NON-PARTISANSHIP PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEMAKING INFRASTRUCTURE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sex Workers Outreach Project Walnut, CA | B | $258,000 | paid | SEX WORKERS OUTREACH PROJECT WILL HELP WORKING DANCERS UTILIZE THE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE TO CREATE A GUILD THAT PROTECTS THEIR LABOR ON THEIR OWN TERMS, AS WELL AS BUILD MINNESOTA CHAPTER STAFF CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | C | $250,000 | paid | TO CONTRIBUTE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE BUSH FOUNDATION INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING SCHOOL START UP FUND. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Springboard for the Arts Saint Paul, MN | B | $250,000 | paid | OPERATE THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CCLI) | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Edvisions Schools Inc Henderson, MN | C | $250,000 | paid | EDVISIONS WILL SUPPORT K12 SCHOOLS IN THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TRANSFORMATION TOWARD INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING MODELS - ADDITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Achieve Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | C | $250,000 | paid | ACHIEVE TWIN CITIES WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT THROUGH THEIR ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS AND COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation Porcupine, SD | B | $250,000 | paid | THUNDER VALLEY CDC WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN THE BUSH FOUNDATION REGION, ESPECIALLY ON PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, THROUGH THEIR LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION PROGRAMS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Education Evolving Minneaoplis, MN | B | $247,500 | paid | TO BE THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PARTNER FOR THE 2021 AND 2022 EDUCATION INITIATIVE ANNUAL REGIONAL CONVENINGS | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Akiing Community Development Corporation Osage, MN | C | $226,200 | paid | INTERTRIBAL HEMP COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc Fort Yates, ND | U | $225,000 | paid | TO DEVELOP ENERGY SELF-RELIANCE TO THE BENEFIT OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Initiative Foundation Little Falls, MN | B | $220,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE INITIATORS FELLOWSHIP | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Givemn Minneapolis, MN | C | $210,000 | paid | FOR GIVEMN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZE GRANTS FOR SPRING GIVING DAYS AS WELL AS GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2022 AND 2023. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Givemn Minneapolis, MN | C | $210,000 | approved, future | FOR GIVEMN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZE GRANTS FOR SPRING GIVING DAYS AS WELL AS GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2022 AND 2023. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minot State University Minot, ND | B | $206,408 | paid | THREE PARTNER INSTITUTIONS (MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY, DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU, AND CERTIFICATION CENTRAL) WILL DEVELOP A NEW COORDINATED MODEL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER PREPARATION PATHWAYS. THE EFFORT WILL FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER SHORTAGES IN THE MOST RURAL PARTS OF NORTH DAKOTA. IF SUCCESSFUL, THE APPROACH COULD BE APPLIED TO ADDRESS OTHER RURAL TEACHING SHORTAGES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Oglala Lakota Structural Fire Department Pine Ridge, SD | U | $200,000 | approved, future | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF THE OGLALA LAKOTA STRUCTURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL BE THE FIRST COMMUNITY-LED STRUCTURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SERVE THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. IN ADDITION TO BRINGING FIREFIGHTING SERVICES TO LIFE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL COLLABORATE ACROSS PINE RIDGE TO DEVELOP BETTER-COORDINATED EMERGENCY SERVICES AND TO DELIVER FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Amherst H Wilder Foundation Saint Paul, MN | B | $185,925 | paid | PHASE 2: LEADERSHIP ENVIRONMENT SCAN | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Mn Zej Zog New Hope, MN | C | $175,000 | paid | MN ZEJ ZOG WILL SPREAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PRACTICES IN MINNESOTA THROUGH BUILDING AND SUPPORTING THEIR NETWORK OF HMONG EDUCATORS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tanka Fund Kyle, SD | B | $175,000 | paid | THIS IS THE FIRST PHASE OF WORK TO ESTABLISH NEW MARKETS FOR NATIVE-RAISED, GRASS-FED BEEF AND BUFFALO. TANKA FUND WILL CREATE THE TANKA RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL COMPANY AS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUAL NATIVE CATTLE AND BISON PRODUCERS AND CREATE AND TEST A NEW COLLECTIVE MARKETING APPROACH. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Commission for Oceti Sakowin Accreditation Pine Ridge, SD | B | $160,000 | paid | TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF NATIVE EDUCATION ACCREDITATION IN TRIBAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION IN NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | State of South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations Pierre, SD | U | $150,000 | paid | TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF NATIVE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM IN BOTH TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | State of North Dakota North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Bismarck, ND | U | $150,000 | paid | TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF NATIVE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM IN BOTH TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION IN NORTH DAKOTA | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sacred Purposes Inc Rapid City, SD | B | $135,000 | paid | INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS AMERICAN LEGACY (AKA I.AM.LEGACY) AN INDIGENOUS-LED 501(C)(3)] AND PENNINGTON COUNTY WILL BE WORKING CLOSELY TO UTILIZE THE IDEA OF THE WARM HAND-OFF REFERRAL PROCESS TO REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITIES OF INDIGENOUS PERSONS IN PENNINGTON COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. I.AM.LEGACY'S WILL SCALE UP CAPACITY TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES. PENNINGTON COUNTY WILL SOLIDIFY THE REFERRAL PROCESS WITH DEPARTMENTS OF THE COUNTY AND SUPPORT REPLICATION WITH NON-COUNTY ENTITIES TO ALLOW MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACCESSES CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES. THE MODEL WOULD DEMONSTRATE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES ARE WELL SUITED TO BE PART OF A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND HOPES TO BE EXPANDED. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | U | $125,000 | paid | NORTH DAKOTA COMPASS TO PROVIDE A COMMON FOUNDATION OF DATA AND INDICATORS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND AND ACT ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITIES | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Oglala Lakota Structural Fire Department Pine Ridge, SD | U | $121,063 | paid | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF THE OGLALA LAKOTA STRUCTURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL BE THE FIRST COMMUNITY-LED STRUCTURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SERVE THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. IN ADDITION TO BRINGING FIREFIGHTING SERVICES TO LIFE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL COLLABORATE ACROSS PINE RIDGE TO DEVELOP BETTER-COORDINATED EMERGENCY SERVICES AND TO DELIVER FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Impact Foundation Fargo, ND | C | $105,000 | paid | 2022 AND 2023 GIVING HEARTS DAY PRIZES AND INCENTIVES AS WELL AS OPERATING SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Rural Philanthropy Institute Rapid City, SD | B | $105,000 | paid | 2022 AND 2023 SOUTH DAKOTA DAY OF GIVING - PRIZE GRANTS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Rural Philanthropy Institute Rapid City, SD | B | $105,000 | approved, future | 2022 AND 2023 SOUTH DAKOTA DAY OF GIVING - PRIZE GRANTS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Impact Foundation Fargo, ND | C | $105,000 | approved, future | 2022 AND 2023 GIVING HEARTS DAY PRIZES AND INCENTIVES AS WELL AS OPERATING SUPPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Sturgis, SD | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION, SPECIFICALLY THE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISIONS | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Coalition of Asian American Leaders Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR COALITION OF ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Citizens League Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CITIZENS LEAGUE TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Oyate Hotanin Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS GRANT BUILDS ON A PREVIOUS COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANT AIMED AT EXPANDING AND EMBEDDING AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODEL BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM LEADERS TO TRANSFORM RAMSEY COUNTY JUSTICE SYSTEM PRACTICES. WITH THIS GRANT, OYATE HOTANIN WILL HELP RAMSEY COUNTY EXPAND ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STRATEGIES, AS WELL AS EXPLORE INCREASING THE CRIMINAL CATEGORIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY. THE GOAL IS TO LAUNCH THIS WORK IN RAMSEY COUNTY, WITH THE INTENTION OF IMPLEMENTING IT IN NEARBY TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Akiptan Eagle Butte, SD | B | $100,000 | paid | TO TEST AND SUPPORT AKIPTAN'S AGRICULTURE-LENDING MODEL FOR NATIVE AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Pollen Midwest Minneapolis, MN | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR POLLEN MIDWEST TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | FUNDING THE GROUNDBREAK COALITION TO DEFINE A NEW PARADIGM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE THAT ADDRESSES DEEPER ISSUES OF SYSTEMIC RACISM; RIGHTS HISTORICAL WRONGS; CLOSES RACIAL GAPS IN INCOME AND WEALTH; AND BOLDLY MEETS THE CLIMATE MOMENT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Rapid City, SD | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL CHAIRMAN'S ASSOCIATION TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tiwahe Foundation Saint Paul, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TIWAHE FOUNDATION TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Arizona Board of Regents On Behalf of the University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA'S NATIVE NATIONS INSTITUTE TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Enitan Story Fridley, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | TO FACILITATE THE EXPANSION OF MINNESOTA'S SAFE HARBOR LAWS TO INCLUDE LABOR TRAFFICKING | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Education Evolving Minneaoplis, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION EVOLVING TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Northland Foundation Duluth, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | MAADA'OOKIING, AN INDIGENOUS DESIGNED AND LED EFFORT TO INCREASE INVESTMENT IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Women and Technology - a Partnership Bismarck, ND | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | African Career Education & Resources Inc Brooklyn Park, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS GRANT BUILDS ON A PREVIOUS COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANT AIMED AT ELEVATING THE PROFILE OF MICROBUSINESSES, ACCESSING DATA ON NEEDS AND PRACTICES, AND CREATING A PIPELINE TO RESOURCES AND FUNDING. THIS IMPORTANT WORK IS DEVELOPING AND TESTING AN IDEA THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR MICROBUSINESSES THAT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ADEQUATE VISIBILITY OR RESOURCES TO DATE.ACER WILL UPLIFT THOSE UNMET NEEDS AND WORK TO IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES TO PROVIDE RAPID RESPONSE TO MICROBUSINESSES IMPACTED BY CRISES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Medication Repository Program Minneapolis, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | TO DEVELOP MINNESOTA'S FIRST PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION REPOSITORY PROGRAM AND MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE TO COMMUNITIES WITH THE GREATEST NEEDS | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Knowledgeworks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR KNOWLEDGEWORKS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Dakota Resources Renner, SD | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR DAKOTA RESOURCES TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Council On Foundations Minneapolis, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND MINNESOTA STATE BUDGET SURPLUS FUNDS THROUGH A MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS POOLED FUND. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Hopa Mountain Inc Bozeman, MT | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR HOPA MOUNTAIN TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Education Equity Partnership Saint Paul, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MINNESOTA EDUCATION EQUITY PARTNERSHIP TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Learner Centered Network Lakeville, MN | D | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR AVALON SCHOOL TO INVEST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF SCHOOLS THAT FOCUS ON LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Four Bands Community Fund Inc Eagle Butte, SD | B | $100,000 | paid | A GRANT TO FOUR BANDS COMMUNITY FUND TO SUPPORT THE MOUNTAIN | PLAINS REGIONAL NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COALITION AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD REGIONAL CLUSTERS OF PARTNERS THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS SYSTEMS CHANGE ADDRESSING THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Springboard for the Arts Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SPRINGBOARD FOR THE ARTS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Impact Foundation Fargo, ND | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE IMPACT FOUNDATION TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | First Peoples Fund Rapid City, SD | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FIRST PEOPLES FUND TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | National Congress of American Indians Washington, DC | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership Saint Paul, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | TO FUND THE CONTINUED STARTUP AND GROWTH OF FORGE NORTH, AN EFFORT THAT PROVIDES THE CONNECTIVITY AND BACKBONE SUPPORT FOR KEY MINNESOTA ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Propel Nonprofits Minneapolis, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROPEL NONPROFITS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | B | $100,000 | paid | A FUND THAT PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF SUPPORT FOR LEADERS OF COLOR AND SKILL-BUILDING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITY TRAININGS IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND EMPOWERED LEADERS WITHIN THE CITY'S GROWING NUMBER OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS WHO ARE READY TO TAKE ON CROSS-SECTOR LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Emerging Prairie Fargo, ND | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EMERGING PRAIRIE TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Regents of the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA'S WORK WITH THE MINNESOTA DESIGN CENTER IN THE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF DESIGN TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Center for Economic Inclusion Saint Paul, MN | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Nexus Community Partners Saint Paul, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | B | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE INDIAN LAND TENURE FOUNDATION TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION'S LEADERSHIP WORK | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North American Council for Online Learning Arlington, VA | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE AURORA INSTITUTE TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE RACIAL EQUITY TO ACCELERATE CHANGE (REACH) FUND AT BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY IN 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | U | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY'S WORK UNDER SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | African American Leadership Forum Minneapolis, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Niibi Center Callaway, MN | C | $90,000 | paid | NIIBI CENTER WILL PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RECOMMEND GUIDING STANDARDS AND REGULATORY PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF MANOOMIN ('GOOD BERRY' IN OJIBWE AND REFERS TO WILD RICE) LAW ON WHITE EARTH NATION AND BEYOND. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Arts South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | B | $90,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | U | $90,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE 'ARTISTS ON MAIN STREET' PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Amherst H Wilder Foundation Saint Paul, MN | B | $87,200 | paid | SUPPORT FOR ONGOING UPDATING AND MAINTENANCE OF MN COMPASS BROADLY, INCLUDING THE RACIAL EQUITY AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS RESOURCE DIRECTORIES. MN COMPASS IS LED BY WILDER RESEARCH WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH UNIT OF THE AMHERST H. WILDER FOUNDATION. WILDER RESEARCH WORKS WITH NONPROFITS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO INFORM DECISIONS AND IMPROVE LIVES. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Renewable Energy Power Authority Incorporated Fort Yates, ND | U | $75,000 | paid | A GRANT FOR EVALUATION AND LEARNING SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR SAGE'S ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANPETU WI WIND FARM. ANPETU WI (MORNING LIGHT) IS A 235MW WIND FARM OWNED BY THE NATIVE NATION STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE TO DEVELOP ENERGY SELF-RELIANCE WHILE UPHOLDING CULTURAL VALUES, MEETING ECONOMIC GOALS, AND COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE. ANPETU WI IS EXPECTED TO BE THE SINGLE LARGEST REVENUE SOURCE FOR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Connectup Institute Saint Paul, MN | B | $75,000 | paid | DEVELOP IMPACT INVESTING FUND FOR BLACK AND BROWN WOMEN IN THE TWIN CITES METRO | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | B | $75,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERATION NEXT IN 2022 AND 2023. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tribal Nations Research Group Belcourt, ND | B | $69,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE TRIBAL NATIONS RESEARCH GROUP TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Art of the Rural Winona, MN | B | $66,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART OF THE RURAL TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Oyate Hotanin Saint Paul, MN | B | $65,000 | paid | EXPAND AND EMBED AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODEL BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM LEADERS TO TRANSFORM RAMSEY COUNTY JUSTICE SYSTEM PRACTICES | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities Minot, ND | C | $64,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHEN ND TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Northside Economic Opportunity Network Minneapolis, MN | B | $61,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHSIDE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NETWORK (ON BEHALF OF THE CATALYST INITIATIVE) TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Social Enterprise Msp Saint Paul, MN | B | $55,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MSP TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership Saint Paul, MN | B | $55,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE ITASCA PROJECT IN 2021, 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Social Impact Center Minneapolis, MN | B | $50,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR IMPACT HUB TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Bush Fellowship Program St Paul, MN | U | $40,144 | paid | BUSH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Council On Foundations Minneapolis, MN | C | $40,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Sioux Falls, SD | B | $35,100 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, A MULTIMEDIA NETWORK OF TV, RADIO, PRINT AND DIGITAL MEDIA THAT REACHES 98% OF SOUTH DAKOTANS. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Amherst H Wilder Foundation Saint Paul, MN | B | $34,000 | paid | PARTNERSHIP WORK IN SUPPORT OF DATA GATHERING FOR THE 'WHO LEADS' PROJECT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Prairie Public Broadcasting Fargo, ND | B | $30,700 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT PRAIRIE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE TRUSTED LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS, QUALITY ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND CULTURALLY ENGAGING EVENTS THAT EDUCATE, INVOLVE, AND INSPIRE THE PEOPLE OF THE PRAIRIE REGION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Twin Cities Public Television Inc St Paul, MN | B | $30,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION TO ENRICH LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING CENTERED ON SERVICE AND EDUCATION THAT INCREASES ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION, ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES AND PROVIDES INTERSECTIONAL STORYTELLING. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Candid New York, NY | B | $30,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR CANDID FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Latinolead Saint Paul, MN | U | $29,000 | paid | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LATINOLEAD TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tuttle Rural Innovation Corporation Tuttle, ND | U | $26,000 | paid | TO CREATE A RURAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY THAT EXISTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD, ART AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN | C | $25,000 | paid | EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY CREATIVITY COHORT 2 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION'S 2022 NATIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Saint Paul, MN | C | $25,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT AMPERS, A UNIQUE ASSOCIATION OF 18 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS ACROSS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. EACH STATION IS INDEPENDENTLY MANAGED AND PROGRAMMED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Council On Foundations Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Independent Sector Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF THE UPSWELL SUMMIT 2022. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Native Americans in Philanthropy Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE POWER IN SOLIDARITY 2022 GATHERING. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Possibility Labs Oakland, CA | C | $22,500 | paid | TO CONTINUE AS A FOUNDATION PARTNER IN THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RACIAL EQUITY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation Duluth, MN | B | $20,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION (WDSE/WRPT), WHICH HAS SERVED AS THE REGION'S STORYTELLERS AND STORY PRESERVERS SINCE 1964, THROUGH ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS THE AWARD-WINNING NATIVE REPORT. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Washington, DC | B | $20,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT OF LEADERSHIP CIRCLE FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Sahan Journal Saint Paul, MN | C | $19,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT SAHAN JOURNAL WITH ITS DAILY, IN-DEPTH JOURNALISM THAT IS CENTERED ON MINNESOTA'S COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND THEIR VOICES, EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE, AND ASSERTS RACIAL JUSTICE AS A CORE VALUE. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Pillsbury United Communities Minneapolis, MN | B | $15,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP FOR PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS DOCUMENTERS, A NEW COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY INCREASING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS, RESULTING IN A COMMUNITY-OWNED PUBLIC RECORD. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Council On Foundations Minneapolis, MN | C | $15,000 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF THE MCF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021-2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Pollen Midwest Minneapolis, MN | U | $15,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT POLLEN MIDWEST'S UNIQUE APPROACH TO STORYTELLING THAT IS CENTERED ON NARRATIVE CHANGE THAT FOSTERS EMPATHY, GROWS CONNECTIONS AND INSPIRES MEANINGFUL ACTION THAT CHANGES THE COLLECTIVE STORY FOR THE BETTER. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations Inc Bismarck, ND | B | $15,000 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OF THE NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 2021-2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Possibility Labs Oakland, CA | C | $15,000 | approved, future | TO CONTINUE AS A FOUNDATION PARTNER IN THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RACIAL EQUITY. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Rural Philanthropy Institute Rapid City, SD | B | $15,000 | paid | MORNING FILL UP AT HOME IS A MONTHLY CONVERSATION SERIES THAT INTRODUCES A NATIONAL, REGIONAL OR LOCAL LEADER DOING IMPORTANT WORK TO OUR COMMUNITY IN A 24-HOUR BLITZ OF CONVERSATIONS INTENDED TO CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND INSPIRE GOOD CONVERSATION AND ACTION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tides Center New York, NY | U | $12,500 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMERGING PRACTITIONERS IN PHILANTHROPY, A SPONSORED ORGANIZATION OF TIDES CENTER, FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Independent Sector Washington, DC | B | $12,500 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR INDEPENDENT SECTOR | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Grantmakers for Education Portland, OR | C | $11,200 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Tiwahe Foundation Saint Paul, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | IN RECOGNITION OF BECOMING A FINALIST FOR THE 2021 COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT PROGRAM PARTNER RFP, THIS GRANT WILL ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY TRUST FUND STEWARD SEARCH CONTRIBUTOR | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Community Action Assn Resources Fund Saint Paul, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY TRUST FUND STEWARD SEARCH CONTRIBUTOR | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Grantmakers in the Arts Bronx, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Minnpost Minneapolis, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | 2023 MEDIA SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT MINNPOST, A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED NEWS ENTERPRISE EXPLORING THE CRITICAL AND CHALLENGING ISSUES FACING MINNESOTA TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CONVERSATIONS, AND ILLUMINATE THE HUMAN LIVES AFFECTED BY DECISION-MAKING. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Association of Black Foundation Executives New York, NY | B | $10,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | The Consensus Council Inc Bismarck, ND | B | $10,000 | paid | IN RECOGNITION OF BECOMING A FINALIST FOR THE 2021 COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT PROGRAM PARTNER RFP, THIS GRANT WILL ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Women's Foundation of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | IN RECOGNITION OF BECOMING A FINALIST FOR THE 2021 COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT PROGRAM PARTNER RFP, THIS GRANT WILL ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Four Bands Community Fund Inc Eagle Butte, SD | B | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY TRUST FUND STEWARD SEARCH CONTRIBUTOR | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Minnesota St Cloud, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY TRUST FUND STEWARD SEARCH CONTRIBUTOR | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Ndn Collective Inc Rapid City, SD | B | $10,000 | paid | IN RECOGNITION OF BECOMING A FINALIST FOR THE 2021 COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT PROGRAM PARTNER RFP, THIS GRANT WILL ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Plains Art Museum Fargo, ND | C | $10,000 | paid | LEAD EVALUATION FOR THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CCLI) | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Hispanics in Philanthropy San Francisco, CA | B | $9,999 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR HISPANICS IN PHILANTHROPY FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Mission Investors Exchange Washington, DC | U | $7,500 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR MISSION INVESTORS EXCHANGE FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Peak Grantmaking Inc Washington, DC | B | $7,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR PEAK GRANTMAKING FOR 2022 AND 2023 | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPY | 202323149349100302 |
| 2022 | Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Oakland, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR ASIAN AMERICAN-PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN PHILANTHROPY | 202323149349100302 |
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