How much funding does Together We Thrive Grant provide?

Together We Thrive Grant provides Up to $60,000 total in FY 2024 (approximately) in funding.

When is the deadline for Together We Thrive Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Together We Thrive Grant offered?

Together We Thrive Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Together We Thrive Grant

Southwest Initiative Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Mental Health Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $60,000 total in FY 2024 (approximately)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Family-centered community events and activities
Programs supporting belonging and social connection
Youth development initiatives
Mental health and wellness programs

Overview

Program Type: Community-building grant program

Geographic Scope: Southwest Minnesota region (18 counties and 2 Native nations)

Focus Areas:

Youth development and resilience building
Mental wellness and thriving communities
Belonging through collaborative, inclusive projects
Community connections across diverse backgrounds

Program Objectives:

Provide strong foundation for youth to develop essential skills and resilience
Foster thriving communities by empowering mental wellness prioritization
Create sense of belonging through collaborative projects bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds

Eligible Activities:

Family-centered community events and activities
Programs supporting belonging and social connection
Youth development initiatives
Mental health and wellness programs

Funding History:

FY 2024: Nearly $60,000 awarded to 17 partners across the region

Example Grant Use: Conexiones received funding to organize summer 2024 family activities including state park outings, farm visits, and community pool nights in Stevens and Swift counties.

What Southwest Initiative Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 166
Total given: $4.86M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,045–$343K

By dollars: Minnesota >99%, South Dakota <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Willmar, MN; Marshall, MN; Worthington, MN.
<1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Isd #466 - Dassel-Cokato · Cokato, MN

Dc charger robotics, industrial technology department

$343K
City of Marshall · Marshall, MN

Marshall aquatic center project, welcoming week event

$323K
City of Tracy · Tracy, MN

Tracy central park improvements, tracy community center

$212K
Little Huskies Learning Center · Jackson, MN

Lhlc - security system, lhlc- remick loan support, lhc- facility renovations

$190K
Wallin Education Partners · Saint Paul, MN

2024-25 yellow medicine east scholarships

$134K