New SMIF Incentive Grants
Sept. 2, 2008
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Minnesota Initiative Foundation is offering $100,000 in a round of incentive grants. Grants of up to $20,000 can be received to support asset-based
collaborative projects in emerging business and emerging workforce areas:
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New Immigrants: community-based projects that capitalize on the asset of new immigrants in the workplace
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Engaged Elders: community-based projects that provide opportunities for older citizens to engage in paid employment, or volunteerism related to SMIF's other business and workforce interest areas
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Experiential Career Education: community-based projects that provide opportunities for non-college-bound students to succeed in the workplace
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Entrepreneurship: community-based projects that support the creation of entrepreneur-friendly communities
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Biobusiness: community-based projects that grow emerging bio medical and bio agricultural businesses including renewable energy options
Pre-applications for this grant round are due October 1, 2008, and awards will be announced January 16, 2009.
For more details on applying for an incentive grant, contact Jennifer Heien at jenniferh@smifoundation.org or 507.455.3215.
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