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Initiative Foundation

405 First Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345--300

Initiative Foundation is a Central Minnesota CDFI and community foundation helping people build and sustain thriving communities. They provide small business lending, community development loans, and philanthropic grants across a 14-county region. The foundation connects local entrepreneurs and nonprofits with capital and technical assistance to support economic vitality.

Loan products

Small Business LoanCommunity Development LoanNonprofit Loan

Who qualifies

Serves individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits in Central Minnesota's 14-county service area. Priority given to projects that create community benefit and economic opportunity.

Focus areas

Small business focusNonprofit focusOffers grantsBusiness advising

Federally Certified CDFI

This institution is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution, meaning it is dedicated to providing fair financial services to underserved communities.

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