Winona Foundation Grant

Winona Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Winona Foundation
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The Winona Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Winona, Minnesota, aiming to enhance the cultural, historical, and educational heritage of the area. Established in 1982 by the Laird Norton family, this grant provides funding for innovative projects that preserve and promote the community's legacy. Eligible non-profits can apply annually to receive financial assistance that helps sustain and grow local initiatives, fostering a lasting impact on future generations.

Overview

Winona Foundation Grant Helping non-profits in Winona, Minnesota. Mission “The purpose off the Winona Foundation is to contribute to the cultural, historical and educational heritage of Winona, Minnesota. Foundation funds will be used to conserve or enlarge upon existing organizations and programs to foster innovative projects with this heritage in mind”. The Winona Foundation is a non-profit 501C3 organization funded and administered by the family and heirs of the Laird Norton Co. which began operations in Winona MN in 1855. Though it's center of operations long ago moved to Seattle WA the family created the Winona Foundation in 1982 for the purpose of keeping the family history alive in the minds of new generations and as a way of giving back to the community where we can all trace our ancestors and the roots of the Laird Norton Co.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Every year the Winona Foundation awards grants to non-profits from the Winona, MN area.