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Initiative Foundation Awards Over $633,000 in Grants During First Quarter of 2024

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jake Judd
May 23, 2024 | 7:27 AM
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(KNSI) – The Initiative Foundation is celebrating dishing up more than $633,000 in 97 grants during the first quarter of 2024.

The funds support scholarships for graduating seniors, weekend programming for food-insecure families, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Some recipients around Central Minnesota include $5,000 for 180 Degrees in St. Cloud. The money will pilot a parent liaison program to help families of youth experiencing homelessness. Someplace Safe in St. Cloud got $5,000 for its women’s shelter. The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation received $25,000 to help bring more businesses to the city.

For a full list of grant winners, click here.

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