Initiative Foundation

405 1st Street SE
Little Falls MN, 56345-3007


The Initiative Foundation was created in 1986 by the McKnight Foundation to improve the quality of life in 14 counties in rural east central Minnesota, north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Foundation provides gap financing for businesses and assists area communities with planning and economic development.

CDFI Awards for Initiative Foundation


CORE (2002) - $1,100,000

The Fund"s support will enable the Foundation to expand lending to businesses for technology acquisition and to technology-based businesses.



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