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Works with the national office to provide the following services: - Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training - Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF - Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF - Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States - Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information - Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research - Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information - Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year ?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies

Raise private funds for educational and informational resources and projects without diminishing the need for strong public funding. Educate the community, especially policy-makers, about the library's role in meeting community needs.

- 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

Fundraising for heart and stroke research, and professional and public education

Conducts annual community fundraising campaign and disburses money to member human service agencies

????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.

- 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

Provides information regarding benefits, disability, and pension information, and claims initiation. DAV Minnesota Headquarters also answers general questions from the public or from members about fraternal activities such as legislative initiatives, membership processing, fundraising requests, completion, and submission of Chapter financial reporting, etc. DAV of Minnesota Foundation is a component of DAV that provides grants to service providers for expanding services to veterans, their dependents, and survivors throughout Minnesota. - Coordinates multiple therapeutic outdoor recreational events for MN Veterans annually - Offers a transportation network throughout much of Minnesota in which veterans can schedule transportation to and from VA Medical Center appointments. To schedule transportation, call: - Minneapolis VA Medical Center: (612)467-2768 - Northwest MN Service to Fargo, ND: (855)277-9787 - Saint Cloud VA Medical Center: (320)255-6480 ext. 6676 - Southeast Minnesota to the Rochester: (507)703-1139

Distributes grants to tax-exempt organizations that provide services to youth, people with disabilities, and low-income or elderly residents in Duluth.

Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving grant program for American Indian/Native American individuals and informal groups, as well as convening and support for Indian Education professionals and more.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Aging is to represent the views of older adults, conduct public hearings, review and recommend local proposals for funding under the Older Americans Act, review and comment on policy, and advise and assist AAA staff in planning. ?Plans and develops with local partners a variety of home- and community-based services for older people so that older people can stay in their own homes and communities - 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 to local providers - Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policymakers, the public, and media

Connects individuals with information and resources to help gain access to post-secondary education. Services include: - Information about public postsecondary education - Publications relating to post-secondary education - Student resources

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

Educates and helps assist businesses within the Taconite Assistance Area with energy-efficient decisions and aids 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. Applicants are required to obtain prevailing wage complaint bids from local contractors and submit them with the AEOA's application.

- Plans and develops with local partners a variety home-and community based services for older adults so that they can stay in their own homes and communities - Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policy makers, the public, and media - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds to local providers - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older adults to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals and businesses - Administers Federal Older Americans Act funding - Awards grants to community services for older adults and caregivers

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

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.

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

Provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits organizations and government entities such as school districts and Tribal Nations. Visit website to learn about grant opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply.

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.

Participants in the program join a cohort to gain access to: - 19 hours of approved business and child development training - Individualized coaching - Monthly learning community meetings - Technical assistance - Up to $1,000 in grant funding to help with start-up costs.

Grant programs for amateur sports organizations; volunteer opportunities for community events; event idea submissions Support and administration for local amateur sports: https://www.rochestermnsports.org/about/local-sports.html

Conducts an annual community fundraising campaign and disburses monies to member human service agencies

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable

Administers and authorizes funding, grants, and contracts such as: - Federal Older Americans Act Title III funding and various state nutrition funding - Living Well at Home Grant to provide services for older Minnesotans to live in the community. Awards grants and contracts to community service projects for services to older adults and caregivers.