Meeting to cover nonprofit grants

For small nonprofits, faith-based or community groups that are struggling to meet the needs of displaced workers and distressed families, the Initiative Foundation is offering an opportunity for grant funding and training to help with organizational planning and development.

The foundation's Strengthening Communities Initiative, partially funded through a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is designed to increase the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofit partners as they help to address economic recovery issues.

More than 80 nonprofits will receive training, technical assistance and grant awards of up to $15,000. The funding and assistance will allow them to support economic recovery and poverty-reduction efforts such as helping people secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, and gain greater access to government benefits and tax credits.

To learn more about the program, attend the session from 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at Bremer Bank, Campbell Room, downtown Brainerd. Pre-registration is not required. For more information visit www.ifound.org or contact Tricia via e-mail tholig@ifound.org or call (320) 631-2003.