- Administers some state-wide higher education programs - Informs students and parents about academic and financial preparation for college - Provides funding to institutions for federal grants - Registers all private schools in Minnesota and those private and public schools out of state which offer programs or courses in the state; approves degrees and names for schools subject to registration.

Promotes and invests in business, community, and workforce development for the betterment of northeastern Minnesota. Provides vital funding, including low- or no-interest loans, grants, and loan guarantees for businesses relocating or expanding in the region. Additionally, a variety of grants are available to local units of government, education institutions, and nonprofits that promote workforce development and sustainable communities.

Outreach to help under-resourced and in-transition (homeless) students: - Partner with the Family and Community Engagement Program of the Rochester Public Schools to raise, receive, and redistribute funds to provide for the needs of under-resourced children in the school district. - Partner with the Transitions and Fostering Connections Program of the Rochester Public Schools to raise, receive, and redistribute funds to provide for the needs of students and their families who are in transition (homeless). - Partner with the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (OCHRA) through the Stay At Home Program, helping raise, receive, and redistribute funds to help under-resourced families and students remain in stable housing, so children can remain in their schools and have a better chance at completing and excelling in their education.

To fulfill the mission across the region, United Way of Southeast Minnesota funds programs that positively impact Southeast Minnesotan's health, financial security, opportunities for young people, and resiliency in the face of crisis. Prioritized programs that serve populations disproportionately impacted by long-standing structural barriers, with the goal of ensuring all people have what they need to thrive. Details: - Grant funding is determined in partnership with community volunteers, staff, and Board of Directors

- Cross section of citizens and agencies join in a community wide effort to deliver human services by funding member human service agencies - Conducts annual community fund raising campaign - Community Impact works to address the underlying cause of needs in the community. Some impact areas include meeting basic needs, literacy, and health and wellness

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Partner with community individuals and businesses to give annually and conduct community fundraising events as well as offering volunteer opportunities.

Community fundraising for various agencies, programs, and services that cover a wide spectrum of health and human service needs.

Annual grant process to support agencies and organizations serving individuals in UWNEMN's service area. - Amount of support varies for each agency and organization. - Applications are reviewed by UWNEMN's Board of Director, and qualifying agencies are interviewed by panels of board members and community members - Must be able to show how an agency or program addresses an issue within UWNEMN's investment plan.

????For Organizations: Art Project Grants: Provides area organizations in the SMAC region with up to $7,000 to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts. Equipment/Facilities Improvement Grants: Provides up to $10,000 in matching funds to arts organizations for the purchase of equipment items and facilities improvements that will strengthen their capacity to serve the arts needs of the region. Public Arts Grants: Provides organizations and city, county, or tribal governments with up to $20,000 for large-scale physical public art projects that will leave an arts legacy in southwest MN. The project should result in sustainable arts access in the community, with a continuing impact over several years. 20% cash match required. Quick Support for Organizations Grants: Provides organizations with up to $2,500 for activities such as planning for a Public Art project, strategic planning or board training, costs to apply for 501(c)(3) status, small equipment purchases, or small arts projects. For Individuals: Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grants: Up to $500 to aid in the development of young artists in grades 5 - 12 through an enrichment camp or specialty study. Students eligible for free/reduced lunch may apply for funding for regular lessons. Individual Artist - Artist Equity Grants: Provides up to $4,000 to aid Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other artists of color with projects that will advance their skills and artistic careers. Individual Artist - Artist Growth Grants: Provides up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. Individual Artist - Established Career Artist Grants: Provides up to $7,000 to aid established career artists in the advanced stage of their career development with projects that will advance their career. Individual Artist - Quick Support for Artists: Provides artists with up to $1,000 for activities such as purchasing supplies, attending classes, and small artist-led community projects. For Schools: Arts in the Schools Grants: Provides public schools with up to $4,000 for projects such as artist residencies, arts field trips, juried student art exhibits, etc.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region offers fundraising activities such as Bowl For Kids' Sake, Catered for Kids' Sake, Golf for Kids Sake, Taste of Winona, and other special events.

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Educates and help assist businesses within the Taconite Assistance Area with energy-efficient decisions and aid in financing the energy retrofit project. The Business Energy Retrofit Program (BER) will support and provide the business up to $20,000 in eligible retrofit expenses or one-third of the total project up to $60,000. Appliccants are required to obtain prevailing wage complaint bids from local contractors and submit with AEOA's application.

Conducts one annual community fund raising campaign and disburses monies to member human service agencies

Provides fundraising campaigns with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations which are allocated through community investment programs and internal initiatives. Funds that are raised help support partner programs serving residents of Otter Tail and Wadena counties.

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Collects data on community needs while creating relationships with area businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to address the identified needs. Raises funds from the local community that are then invested in area programs through the Community Investment process.

- Administers federal Older Americans Act funding, awarding grants to community service providers who serve older adults and caregivers - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds for local providers - Provides demographic and service-need analysis to inform policymakers, the public, and media - Works with local partners to plan and develop home and community-based services for older people so they can stay in their homes and communities

Help aid in financing code complaint construction and remodeling projects on main streets downtown. The Downtown Building Rehab Program (DBR) will support and provide 1/3 project cost up to $50,000 in eligible expenses. Up to 10% of awarded grant funding may be utilized for professional services such as an architect or engineer.

The foundation was established in 1982 to financially assist the Samaritan Bethany Corporation in providing ministry to the elderly. A Special Gift fund helps with education and research, recreational activities, transportation needs, special adaptive equipment, building needs and chaplaincy program A Sponsorship fund offers financial assistance to residents and staff with limited financial resources The foundation is governed by a board of directors whose members are appointed Meetings are held quarterly and fund requests are reviewed at that time

Community fundraising for various agencies, programs, and services that cover a wide spectrum of health and human service needs.

- Non-profit development programs - Grant creation - Donor services - Fund management and hosting - Business investments - Business loan program - Community planning - Leadership training

Grant programs for amateur sports organizations; volunteer opportunities for community events; event idea submissions Support and administration for local amateur sports.

- Member assistance program - National Letter Carriers food drive - Services to the unemployed - Workers memorial breakfast - Holiday food programs for union members - Christmas gift program for union members

Provides fundraising campaigns with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations which are allocated through community investment programs and internal initiatives. Funds that are raised help support partner programs serving residents of Otter Tail and Wadena counties.