2000 – 2009

All Grants In 2000 - 2009

1436 grants totaling $149,277,622

Grantees Map & List

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Grantee	Amount
Accessible Space Inc. converting the Moses Residence in Grand Rapids from supportive housing services to an assisted living model.	$5,000 2007
Action Through Churches Together general operating assistance.	$10,000 2004
Action Through Churches Together sustaining assistance to expand ACT's work to respond to community issues in Itasca County.	$25,000 2004
Action Through Churches Together emergency shelter and advocate for the needs of children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Itasca County.	$75,000 2005
Action Through Churches Together sustaining assistance to respond to community issues and expand organizational efforts in Itasca County during 2007.	$30,000 2006
Action Through Churches Together sustaining assistance to respond to community issues and expand organizational efforts in Itasca County.	$60,000 2007
Action Through Churches Together support for the Itasca Community Connect event being held October 22, 2009.	$5,000 2009
Action Through Churches Together sustaining assistance to respond to community issues and expand organizational efforts in Itasca County.	$20,455 2009
Advocates For Family Peace your organization.	$35,000 2000
Advocates For Family Peace your organization.	$35,000 2000
Advocates For Family Peace your organization.	$35,000 2001
Advocates For Family Peace the transition and start-up of the Family Safety Center.	$15,000 2002
Advocates For Family Peace your organization.	$35,000 2002
Advocates For Family Peace your organization during 2004.	$40,000 2003
Advocates For Family Peace sustaining assistance in 2005.	$40,000 2004
Advocates For Family Peace the therapeutic supervised visitation project and Fathering After Violence project in Itasca County.	$110,700 2005
Advocates For Family Peace sustaining assistance for your organization during 2006.	$40,000 2005
Advocates For Family Peace sustaining assistance to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in Itasca County.	$45,000 2006
Advocates For Family Peace sustaining contribution to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in Itasca County.	$90,000 2007
Advocates For Family Peace capital assistance to renovate their existing building in Itasca County.	$500,000 2008
Advocates For Family Peace bringing in Susan Still to speak in Grand Rapids on domestic violence.	$5,810 2008
Advocates For Family Peace sustaining assistance to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in Itasca County.	$100,000 2009
African Development Center funding outreach staff to expand capacity into four greater Minnesota communities.	$165,000 2007
Afton Historical Society Press the publication and distribution of To Be Free: Understanding and Eliminating Racism to students and educators in Minnesota classrooms.	$10,000 2009
Aitkin County assistance for your group certification efforts.	$20,000 2003
Aitkin County research and planning for the Aitkin Plasma Energy Park concept.	$10,000 2007
Aitkin County continued support for the Certified Group Chain of Custody throughout rural Minnesota.	$7,500 2009
American Field Service-Grand Rapids the Itasca County AFS program.	$3,000 2000
American Field Service-Grand Rapids the Itasca County AFS program.	$3,000 2000
American Red Cross-Northland Chapter the two-day mini disaster institute being held October 3-4 in Grand Rapids.	$500 2008
American Sustainable Energy Council the Six Turbines Wind Energy project in rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2006
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Minnesota Compass throughout rural Minnesota.	$196,000 2008
Ardenhurst Township the establishment of a community park.	$2,000 2009
Area Partnership for Economic Expansion membership assistance.	$45,000 2006
Area Partnership for Economic Expansion of the 2008 IBED Study Tour of Northeast Minnesota.	$1,000 2008
Arrowhead Community Economic Assist. Co. the Itasca County Building Your Child Care Business project as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$2,000 2000
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Arrowhead Senior Nutrition program in Itasca County.	$46,000 2000
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Blandin Foundation Adult Scholarship Program during 2003-04.	$120,500 2002
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the LIFE-Youth Transitional Housing Program and Free At Last Program in Itasca County.	$55,000 2003
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency continued assistance of the Blandin Foundation Adult Scholarship Program.	$320,000 2004
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency a donation towards the annual GED graduation party.	$100 2005
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Free at Last and LIFE programs in Itasca County.	$48,000 2006
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Adult Scholarship Program in Itasca County.	$321,000 2006
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Adult Basic Education program's GED graduation celebration on May 23, 2007, at the Grand Rapids Library.	$100 2007
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency delivering the Rural Rides program to Itasca County.	$10,000 2008
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Free At Last youth development program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2008
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency the Rural Women's Leadership Project Forum/Community Conversations in northern Minnesota.	$2,000 2009
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission marketing and fund development assistance for ElderCircle in Itasca County.	$85,000 2000
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission matching assistance to help address skill improvements for workers who lob jobs as well as others in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area.	$10,000 2004
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission helping businesses obtain expert consulting services to grow the workforce and increase profitability throughout rural Minnesota.	$40,000 2005
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission assistance with the implementation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit in Itasca County.	$2,500 2006
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission comprehensive planning activities for Itasca County communities.	$25,000 2008
Arthritis Foundation the Grand Rapids Arthritis Walk on September 23, 2006.	$500 2006
Artspace Projects, Inc. project assistance to develop a mixed-use arts facility for low-income artists and families in the Brainerd area.	$150,000 2005
Atwater Newspaper Corporation sponsorship of the Healthy Community/Healthy Journalism conference on April 19-22, 2006.	$1,000 2006
Ball Bluff Township fire equipment and certification for your volunteer fire department.	$20,000 2002
Ball Bluff Township the Volunteer Recognition Celebration on April 19, 2008.	$500 2008
Ball Bluff Township the Volunteer Appreciation celebration on April 25, 2009.	$500 2009
Balsam Township capital assistance for playground equipment at the Balsam Community Center in Itasca County.	$3,000 2005
Balsam Township donation towards turnout gear for the Balsam Volunteer Fire Department.	$500 2005
Bemidji Area Council of Nonprofits providing a greater sense of place among all residents as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$250,000 2000
Bemidji State University the Highway Two-High Technology Corridor project.	$121,000 2000
Bemidji State University the Child Development Associate program for early childhood care givers in Itasca County as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$17,552 2000
Bemidji State University Phase II of the Northern Tier High Technology Corridor.	$324,000 2001
Bemidji State University the Northern Tier High Technology Corridor.	$49,000 2004
Bemidji State University implementation of two applied engineering curriculums at Bemidji State University.	$150,000 2005
Bemidji State University continued assistance for the Northern Tier Technology Corridor project throughout rural Minnesota.	$39,000 2005
Bemidji State University the lecture series on American Indian education and the revolving loan account for post-secondary education expenses.	$5,489 2007
Bi-County Community Action Council heating assistance to low-income families in the Remer area.	$15,000 2008
Bigfork Valley Foundation the snowshowing and winter survival workshops during the Bigfork Winter Challenge.	$250 2009
Bigfork Valley Hospital the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$5,000 2000
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$5,000 2000
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$5,000 2001
Bigfork Valley Hospital the Community Parish Nurse Project in Itasca County.	$60,000 2002
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$5,000 2002
Bigfork Valley Hospital capital assistance to replace inpatient hospital rooms and construct a new surgical suite.	$1,000,000 2003
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$8,000 2004
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County during 2006.	$10,000 2005
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County during 2007.	$12,500 2006
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor Program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2007
Bigfork Valley Hospital sustaining assistance for the Home Visitor program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2009
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota developing the capability and instrustructure needed to commercialize bioscience-based technology, create jobs and improve the status of the economy throughout rural Minnesota	$250,000 2008
Bird Island Economic Dev. Authority the Get Broadband Program through the Public Policy and Engagement Initiative.	$4,600 2005
Blackduck Area Memorial History Center intercultural activities and opportunities for the Blackduck area.	$5,000 2006
Blackduck High School a weight training/exercise facility for the Blackduck school and community.	$5,000 2005
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians the Get Broadband Program.	$10,000 2005
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc general operating assistance for your organization.	$30,000 2001
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc your organization during 2003.	$30,000 2002
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc continued operating support for the Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center in 2004.	$65,500 2003
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc sustaining assistance for the Youth Center in Bovey.	$55,000 2004
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc operating assistance for your organization during 2006 and 2007.	$134,000 2005
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc Children First! 2005 Bovey/Coleraine New Year's Eve celebration.	$3,560 2005
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$3,600 2006
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc continued operating assistance for the Youth Center during 2008.	$80,000 2007
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc the Children First 2007 New Year's Eve Celebration in Coleraine at Longyear Park on Monday, December 31.	$3,810 2007
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc continued operating assistance during 2009.	$85,000 2008
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc the New Year's Eve community party as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$3,810 2008
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc continued operating assistance for the Youth Center in 2010-11.	$170,000 2009
Bovey/Coleraine Youth Center Inc Bovey/Coleraine New Year's Eve Party as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$3,850 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of White Earth Res a feasibility study of opening more clubs in the villages of Waubun, Callaway, Rice Lake, Elbow Lake and White Earth	$5,000 2007
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area operating assistance of the Boys and Girls Club in the Ball Club area.	$50,000 2005
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,800 2006
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area continued operating assistance for the Boys and Girls Club in Deer River.	$60,000 2007
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area the Children First New Year celebration for Deer River area families on Friday, December 21, at the Deer River High School.	$1,500 2007
Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area continued operating assistance for the Boys and Girls Club in Deer River.	$75,000 2008
Brainerd Lakes Area C of C Education Assn the Bridges Workplace Connection program.	$50,000 2007
Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp technical assistance for the Brainerd river front visioning initiative.	$5,000 2009
Bridges Kinship Mentoring continued assistance for your organization.	$29,000 2001
Bridges Kinship Mentoring continued operating assistance for the Bridges Kinship Mentoring Program through 2003.	$9,500 2003
Bridges Kinship Mentoring your organization in 2004.	$15,000 2003
Bridges Kinship Mentoring sustaining assistance to provide mentoring opportunities for young people in the Itasca County area.	$20,000 2004
Bridges Kinship Mentoring your annual board retreat.	$950 2005
Bridges Kinship Mentoring sustaining assistance to provide mentoring opportunities for young people in the Itasca County area.	$23,000 2005
Bridges Kinship Mentoring sustaining assistance to provide mentoring opportunities for young people in the Itasca County area.	$40,000 2006
Bridges Kinship Mentoring sustaining assistance to provide mentoring opportunties for young people in the Itasca County area.	$80,000 2007
Bridges Kinship Mentoring sustaining assistance to provide mentoring opportunities for young poeple in the Itasca County area.	$80,000 2009
Bridging Brown County technical assistance to further the work of the Bridging Brown County FARM team as a result of the Community Advantage Leadership Program.	$4,300 2005
Brown County Economic Dev Partners strategic exploration activities to strengthen economic opportunities in Brown County.	$5,000 2008
Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Fdn participation in the Cambridge Leadership Program.	$2,200 2005
Camp Fire USA continued operating assistance for the Grand Rapids area Camp Fire program.	$20,000 2001
Camp Fire USA sustaining assistance for the Camp Fire program in Itasca County.	$10,000 2002
Camp Fire USA sustaining assistance for the Camp Fire program in Itasca County.	$10,000 2003
Camp Fire USA sustaining assistance for Camp Fire programming in Itasca County.	$20,000 2004
Carpenter Township building upgrades for the satellite fire station used by the Bearville Fire Department.	$1,500 2007
Cass County capital and start-up assistance for the Remer Soo Line Depot Visitors Center.	$100,000 2002
Cass County Economic Development Corp membership support to promote economic development efforts in the Remer area.	$2,000 2006
Cass County Economic Development Corp of membership assistance for 2008.	$2,000 2007
Cass County Economic Development Corp membership support for 2009.	$2,500 2008
Cass County Economic Development Corp membership assistance for 2010.	$2,500 2009
Centennial Rotary Club of Grand Rapids the Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner.	$1,500 2005
Centennial Rotary Club of Grand Rapids the annual community Thanksgiving dinner.	$1,700 2006
Centennial Rotary Club of Grand Rapids the community Thanksgiving dinner.	$1,086 2007
Centennial Rotary Club of Grand Rapids annual Thanksgiving Dinner.	$1,700 2008
Centennial Rotary Club of Grand Rapids the 2009 annual community Thanksgiving dinner.	$1,586 2009
Center For Independent Living the Ramp Project in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area.	$14,000 2000
Center For Rural Policy & Development operating assistance for the Center for Rural Policy and Development over the next two years.	$200,000 2000
Center For Rural Policy & Development the inaugural issue of the Rural Minnesota Journal.	$2,500 2005
Center For Rural Policy & Development establishing and supporting a statewide rural civic engagement program and to enhance organization development throughout rural Minnesota.	$265,000 2006
Center For Rural Policy & Development CRPD's policy research activities throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2009
Central Iron Range Initiative furthering the work and development of mining pits located between communities on the Central Iron Range.	$60,000 2004
Central Iron Range Initiative the facilitation and costs of a retreat to revitalize the memberhsip and strategy of the Central Iron Range Initiative.	$7,500 2008
Centro Campesino, Inc. general operating assistance.	$80,000 2009
Centro Legal Inc. a donation for legal and advocacy work for disadvantaged Latinos throughout the state.	$250 2008
Charities Review Council of Minnesota membership in your organization.	$2,500 2000
Charities Review Council of Minnesota your organization.	$2,500 2000
Charities Review Council of Minnesota your organization.	$2,500 2001
Charities Review Council of Minnesota your organization.	$2,500 2002
Charities Review Council of Minnesota membership assistance during 2004.	$2,500 2003
Charities Review Council of Minnesota sustaining assistance to help provide information and education to donors and charities throughout Minnesota.	$3,000 2004
Charities Review Council of Minnesota sustaining assistance to help provide information and education to donors and charities throughout Minnesota.	$3,000 2005
Charities Review Council of Minnesota sustaining assistance to help provide information and education to donors and charities throughout Minnesota.	$3,000 2006
Charities Review Council of Minnesota sustaining assistance to help provide information and education to donors and charities throughout Minnesota.	$6,000 2007
Charities Review Council of Minnesota sustaining assistance to help provide information and education to donors and charities throughout Minnesota.	$8,000 2009
Cherish our Children Council the Illuminations workshop on childhood sexual abuse.	$3,100 2007
Cherish our Children Council of the presentation by John Crudele on healthy behaviors for youth.	$750 2009
Cherish our Children Council the Cherish our Children Carnival as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2009
Childcare Resources and Referral assisting day care providers to get back in operation after the flood damage.	$30,508 2007
Children's Mental Health Services/REACH the "Helping Each Other Grow" project as part of the Children First! Initiative.	$230,000 2001
Children's Theatre Company touring performances in 2001-02.	$20,000 2000
Children's Theatre Company sustaining assistance for touring performances in 2002-03.	$20,000 2001
Children's Theatre Company sustaining assistance for touring performances in 2003-04.	$20,000 2002
Citizens League the Minesota Anniversary Project.	$5,000 2006
Citizens League MAP 150 throughout rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2007
City of Aitkin technical assistance to initiate an Aitkin Portal on the Aitkin Chamber of Comerce web site.	$5,000 2006
City of Albert Lea a feasibility study of arts development opportunities.	$3,000 2008
City of Benson the Local Purchasing Project.	$925 2006
City of Bigfork updating the layout plan for the Bigfork Airport.	$9,400 2008
City of Biwabik long-term strategic planning purposes.	$5,000 2008
City of Blackduck the Community-wide 2001 Pride Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$86,000 2000
City of Blackduck phase III of the Blackduck Community-Wide Pride project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$124,600 2001
City of Blackduck a feasibility study for a youth center.	$4,000 2009
City of Bovey of the Greenway Sports Complex.	$5,000 2008
City of Bovey upgrades to the West Range Senior Citizens Center.	$2,500 2008
City of Calumet the Southside Playground.	$5,000 2000
City of Calumet a donation toward furnishings for the City of Calumet library.	$500 2006
City of Calumet upgrades for the City of Calumet library computers.	$2,000 2007
City of Calumet purchasing "Welcome to Calumet" banners.	$1,000 2009
City of Cambridge capital and planning support to redevelop the Regional Treatment Center campus as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$375,000 2003
City of Cambridge implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$15,000 2005
City of Cannon Falls helping the community move forward with a plan to manage growth within the Cannon Falls area.	$5,000 2005
City of Coleraine capital assistance to restore the "Old Log Church."	$40,300 2000
City of Coleraine capital assistance for Phase II of the Mt. Itasca Ski Complex project.	$336,600 2001
City of Coleraine capital assistance for economic development projects at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.	$100,000 2001
City of Coleraine capital assistance for Mount Itasca Ski Hill.	$310,000 2004
City of Coleraine restoration of Cotton Park beach in Coleraine.	$1,000 2005
City of Coleraine computer equipment for the Coleraine Public Library.	$2,000 2007
City of Coleraine Story Time at the Coleraine Public Library as part of Children First.	$500 2008
City of Coleraine a new sign for the City of Coleraine.	$1,000 2008
City of Coleraine Weekly Story Time as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$230 2009
City of Crosby capital assistance for a Skate Board Park as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$40,000 2001
City of Deer River a new fire truck for the Deer River Fire Department.	$50,000 2000
City of Deer River Deer River Little League equipment and improvements.	$2,500 2005
City of Deer River Children First! Colonial New Year's Celebration in Deer River	$1,000 2005
City of Deer River the Deer River Easter Egg Hunt as part ofthe 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
City of Deer River the Community Easter Egg Hunt as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2009
City of Ely exploring geothermal heating options primarily for Vermilion Community College.	$5,000 2009
City of Fairmont the Chain of Lakes - Connecting the Link project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$131,508 2001
City of Fairmont Phase II of the Chain of Lakes - Connecting the Links project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$382,350 2002
City of Fosston implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$15,000 2005
City of Grand Rapids river front development along the Mississippi River.	$237,115 2000
City of Grand Rapids the Grand Rapids Police Department Car Seat Safety Program as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$5,000 2001
City of Grand Rapids assistance for the Rapids Power Advisory Task Force.	$240,100 2002
City of Grand Rapids a coordinator position and capital assistance to purchase printed and audio visual materials for the Grand Rapids Public Library.	$172,000 2004
City of Grand Rapids downtown redevelopment purposes.	$33,750 2004
City of Grand Rapids capital assistance for construction of a skatepark in Grand Rapids.	$50,000 2005
City of Grand Rapids a planning grant for the Pokegama Golf Course improvement project.	$10,000 2005
City of Grand Rapids a new fishing pier to be constructed adjacent to the Grand Rapids Public Library.	$7,500 2006
City of Grand Rapids programming assistance for the Grand Rapids Public Library.	$37,500 2006
City of Grand Rapids the Central School Capital Improvement Fund.	$50,000 2006
City of Grand Rapids the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$3,300 2006
City of Grand Rapids completion of the MIssissippi River fishing pier.	$2,500 2007
City of Grand Rapids the Children First 2007 New Year's Eve Celebration fireworks display on Monday, December 31.	$3,300 2007
City of Grand Rapids development of a strategic plan for the Grand Rapids Area Library.	$1,682 2008
City of Grand Rapids the summer reading kick-off event at the Grand Rapids Area Library as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$425 2008
City of Grand Rapids updating the Riverfront Framework Plan in Grand Rapids.	$35,175 2008
City of Grand Rapids the New Year's Eve fireworks display as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$3,900 2008
City of Grand Rapids the Grand Rapids Library hosting "A Look at the Night Sky" as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$200 2008
City of Grand Rapids the Search Conference being held March 31-April 2, 2009.	$4,500 2009
City of Grand Rapids Book Camp at the Grand Rapids Area Library as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
City of Grand Rapids programming support for the Grand Rapids Public Library.	$10,000 2009
City of Grand Rapids of the Grand Rapids Fire Prevention and Education Program.	$100 2009
City of Grand Rapids the playground, beach, park and accessibility portions of the Pokegama Golf and Park Project.	$50,000 2009
City of Grand Rapids Fireworks 2009 as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County	$3,900 2009
City of Grand Rapids Just Juggle! as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$350 2009
City of Grand Rapids preliminary design work on the Library/Blandin Foundation alternative energy project.	$3,500 2009
City of Hibbing technical assistance for the Central Iron Range Entrepreneurship Initiative	$3,200 2005
City of Hibbing bringing fiber technology to Iron Range communities through the Iron Range Community FiberNet initiative.	$35,941 2007
City of Hibbing a comprehensive brand marketing initiative for the greater Hibbing area.	$10,000 2009
City of Hill City the Hill City Thrift Shop.	$1,000 2008
City of Hutchinson conducting research on best practices in business incubation.	$1,500 2008
City of International Falls a Communitywide Telecommunications Planning project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$33,000 2000
City of International Falls the design phase of a visitor/welcoming center in International Falls.	$5,000 2007
City of Keewatin a new skateboard park for the City of Keewatin and surrounding area.	$3,000 2006
City of LaPrairie a new skating rink and playground structure at Ryan Park.	$20,000 2000
City of Longville a venue for local artists to display and sell their artistic works, as well as teaching their craft.	$5,000 2007
City of Luverne the Luverne Vision, Involvement and Promise Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$69,524 2000
City of Luverne Phase II of the Luverne VIP (Vision, Involvement and Promise) Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$157,000 2001
City of Luverne Phase III of the Luverne VIP (Vision, Involvement and Promise) project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$100,000 2002
City of Mahnomen project assistance to engage community leaders in defining a long-term strategic direction for the Mahnomen area.	$75,000 2004
City of Marble two new computers for the Marble Public Library.	$2,000 2007
City of Marble replacing one of the patron computers and purchasing a networked printer.	$2,000 2008
City of Marble the purchase and installation of new playground equipment in the city's park and playground area.	$1,000 2008
City of Marble the Marble Library's Grab and Go Literacy Bag project.	$1,983 2009
City of Morris the Prairie Renaissance Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$175,000 2000
City of Morris Phase II of the Prairie Renaissance Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$190,000 2001
City of New Ulm technical assistance to assess tourism opportunities for the New Ulm area.	$5,000 2005
City of New Ulm the community planning retreat for the City of New Ulm.	$4,000 2007
City of New Ulm increasing the use of broadband internet by both consumers and local retailers as a way for local or smaller retail stores to compete with big box retailers.	$2,000 2009
City of Northome technical assistance and business planning for the Northome Industrial Park as part of the Blandin Community Leadership Program.	$5,000 2007
City of Northome upgrades to the entryway of the Kootasca Senior Citizen/Community Center building.	$1,000 2007
City of Northome capital assistance for upgrades to the Northome Library.	$5,000 2008
City of Northome construction of a new city sign on Highway 71.	$2,500 2009
City of Ortonville the Big Stone Lake "Vision for 2010" project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$203,377 2001
City of Red Wing implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$15,000 2005
City of Remer development of a comprehensive plan for the Remer area.	$5,000 2008
City of Remer the Summer Youth Program.	$1,000 2008
City of Squaw Lake a new community center in Squaw Lake.	$60,000 2000
City of Squaw Lake Take a Kid Fishing Day as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$400 2008
City of Squaw Lake Take A Kid Fishing Day as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$460 2009
City of Squaw Lake Doggone Family Fun as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$400 2009
City of Thief River Falls the Get Broadband program in the Thief River Falls area.	$15,000 2004
City of Walker C/O City Administrator the Centering Our Communities: A Proposal for our Future project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$425,000 2002
City of Walker C/O City Administrator start-up and programming assistance associated with the Community Foundation as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$50,000 2002
City of Warba capital assistance for the Recreation Complex Project.	$25,000 2001
City of Waseca the Waseca, A Caring Community project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$58,220 2000
City of Waseca Phase II of the Waseca, A Caring Community project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$212,000 2001
City of Waseca Phase III of the Waseca, A Caring Community project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$525,000 2002
City of Willmar the Willmar "Vision 2020" project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$75,000 2002
City of Willmar a Nursing Simulation Center on the Willmar Campus of Ridgewater College as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$150,000 2002
City of Windom the Get Broadband program in the Windom area.	$15,000 2004
Civil Air Patrol an LCD projector to facilitate the training needs of the Civil Air Patrol in Itasca County.	$250 2005
Civil Air Patrol campus upgrades.	$1,000 2009
Cloquet Forestry Center facilitating the application of ecosystem classification to silvicultural and stewardship planning and to maintain and restore sustainable, healthy forest ecosystems in Minnesota as part of the Vital Forests/Vital Communities initiative.	$214,893 2004
Cloquet Forestry Center the Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative and to implement recommendations from that initiative throughout rural Minnesota.	$40,000 2009
Coalition of African Community Services of Kandiyohi County fostering economic development among the diverse population in the southwest region of Minnesota.	$45,000 2007
Cohasset Economic Development Authority the Get Broadband program in the Cohasset area.	$10,000 2004
College of St. Scholastica Inc project assistance to conduct research into best practice models for health care information technology throughout rural Minnesota.	$10,000 2004
College of St. Scholastica Inc the Health Information Technology initiative in northeastern Minnesota.	$50,000 2004
College of St. Scholastica Inc developing best practices in teaching ethical leadership and social responsibility and infuse lessons learned into business and technology curriculum in rural Minnesota	$10,000 2008
Commonality Youth & Family Development assisting the transition of Somali immigrants to U.S. culture and the workplace.	$5,000 2006
Community Cafe sustaining assistance for the Community Cafe.	$20,000 2004
Community Cafe sustaining assistance for the Community Cafe.	$20,000 2005
Community Cafe sustaining assistance to help reduce hunger through the Community Cafe in Itasca County.	$20,000 2006
Community Cafe sustaining assistance to help reduce hunger through the Community Cafe in Itasca County.	$50,000 2007
Community Cafe sustaining assistance to help reduce hunger through the Community Cafe in Itasca County.	$50,000 2009
Community Health Information Coll. planning and implementation of improved access to health records across northeast Minnesota.	$175,000 2006
Community of Spang capital assistance to construct a town hall/community center.	$50,000 2002
Community Reinvestment Fund revitalizing low-income communities throughout rural Minnesota by providing support for emerging entrepreneurs.	$200,000 2006
Community Reinvestment Fund a program-related investment (loan) to support business development throughout rural Minnesota.	$250,000 2008
Community Resource Connections, Inc. reducing high suicide rates in northern Beltrami, south Koochiching and western Itasca counties.	$45,000 2008
Community Services Council your organization.	$15,400 2000
Community Services Council your organization.	$15,400 2000
Cook County Higher Education operating and program assistance for the Distance Education Resource Center in Grand Marais.	$125,000 2008
Cooperative Solutions your organization.	$40,000 2002
Cooperative Solutions your organization during 2004.	$40,000 2003
Cooperative Solutions sustaining assistance for family mediation services in Itasca County.	$40,000 2004
Cooperative Solutions sustaining assistance to provide mediation and facilitation services to individuals and families in Itasca County.	$50,000 2005
Cooperative Solutions the participation of members of the Itasca County Children's Justice Initiative in Parallel Protection Process training.	$10,000 2006
Cooperative Solutions sustaining assistance for family mediation services in Itasca County.	$50,000 2006
Cooperative Solutions sustaining assistance for mediation services in Itasca County.	$100,000 2007
Cooperative Solutions the Early Case Management/Early Neutral Evaluation pilot program.	$5,000 2009
Cooperative Solutions sustaining assistance for mediation services in Itasca County.	$100,000 2009
Cooperative Solutions - Bloomington continued assistance for the Mediation Center and Safe and Secure Families and Communities Initiative.	$60,000 2002
Corporation for Supportive Housing conducting a reservation companion survey to include in the tri-annual Statewide Homeless Survey in Minnesota.	$25,000 2006
Corporation for Supportive Housing the MN American Indian tribes supportive housing initiative throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2008
Corporation for Supportive Housing updating the 2009 Reservation Homeless Survey throughout rural Minnesota.	$10,000 2009
County of Cook technical assistance to conduct a land use plan for the Grand Marais area.	$2,500 2006
CREED two northern teachers participating in the "Discover Science on the Range in the Field of Energy" workshop to be held at the Laurentian Environmental Center this summer.	$5,000 2008
Cuyuna Lakes Trail Association developing a multi-use trail system as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$55,000 2001
Cuyuna Lakes Trail Association phase II of the Mining for the Future project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$20,000 2002
Cuyuna Range Joint Powers Econ. Dev. Aut trails development as part of the Inter-Community Grant Program.	$20,000 2000
Dakota Wicohan two AmeriCorps positions to work with Dakota youthy in the Lower Sioux community.	$5,000 2009
Dakota Wicohan the two AmericCorps positions working with Dakota youth.	$5,000 2009
Deer River HealthCare Center, Inc capital improvements to the hospital.	$450,000 2000
Deer River HealthCare Center, Inc capital assistance to update the emergency department, birthing areas and capital improvements to the surgical suite in Itasca County.	$1,500,000 2005
Deer River Police Department a car seat safety program for the Deer River area.	$200 2005
Deer River Police Department the child safety seat program.	$250 2007
Deer River White Oak Society, Inc. a donation towards the 19th annual White Oak Rendezvous August 3-5, 2007.	$500 2007
Deer River White Oak Society, Inc. the White Oak Rendezvous 20th anniversary and the State's 150th anniversary.	$500 2008
Deer River White Oak Society, Inc. of the annual White Oak Sled Dog Classic.	$500 2009
Deer River White Oak Society, Inc. the 2010 White Oak Classic Sled Dog Race.	$500 2009
Depot Commons Association a tourism study of the Grand Rapids area.	$55,000 2000
Depot Commons Association operating assistance for the Linking Learning to Life School-to-Work Partnership.	$70,000 2002
Depot Commons Association the Grand Rapids Youth Leadership for Vital Communities Initiative.	$25,000 2004
Depot Commons Association continued assistance for the Workforce Development Initiative in Itasca County.	$80,000 2005
Depot Commons Association continued assistance for the Grand Rapids Youth Leadership for Vital Communities initiative.	$106,000 2005
Depot Commons Association continued assistance for the Workforce Development Initiative in Itasca County.	$100,000 2006
Depot Commons Association the Arlington TX workforce development delegation's visit to Grand Rapids to present their Employer Intermediary Model.	$4,900 2006
Depot Commons Association continued assistance for the Youth Leadership for Vital Communities initiative in Itasca County.	$110,000 2006
Depot Commons Association a Grand Rapids Branding Initiative.	$38,000 2007
Depot Commons Association the building trades study for northeast Minnesota.	$7,500 2007
Depot Commons Association workforce development initiatives in Itasca County.	$500 2007
Depot Commons Association the Workforce Development Initiative in Itasca County.	$100,000 2008
Depot Commons Association the Habitat Youth Build program.	$1,000 2008
Depot Commons Association the Greater Grand Rapids Job Fair scheduled for October 29, 2008.	$1,000 2008
Depot Commons Association attendance at educational and workforce development policy discussions in Washington D.C.	$1,742 2008
Depot Commons Association continued assistance for the Youth Leadership for Vital Communities initiative in Itasca County.	$12,500 2009
Depot Commons Association implementation of the Community Branding effort in the Itasca County area.	$50,000 2009
Depot Commons Association participating in the national Education, Employment and Training Committee sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce.	$1,000 2009
Depot Commons Association the 2009 Greater Grand Rapids Job Fair.	$1,500 2009
Dovetail Partners an Eco-Affordable Housing program throughout rural communities in Minnesota.	$50,000 2007
Dovetail Partners the Eco-Affordable Housing and Minnesota-Made Home projects throughout rural Minnesota.	$25,000 2008
Dovetail Partners the Minnesota Northwoods Carbon Credit Partnership in northern Minnesota.	$20,000 2008
Duluth Seaway Port Authority a challenge grant to fund a feasibility study on construction of a centralized pigment handling and intermodal distribution facility as part of the Vital Forests/Vital Communities initiative.	$10,300 2004
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra your educational outreach programs.	$13,500 2000
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra sustaining assistance for your educatinal outreach programs.	$14,000 2001
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra sustaining assistance for your educational outreach programs.	$14,000 2002
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. the Venture North program.	$17,500 2000
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. your organization.	$17,500 2000
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. an educational web site on the six-part documentary television series on the history and contemporary culture of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe people.	$17,000 2002
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. your organization.	$15,000 2002
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. Venture North during 2004.	$15,000 2003
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. sustaining assistance for the production of Venture North throughout rural Minnesota.	$15,000 2004
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. sustaining assistance for production of Venture North throughout rural Minnesota during 2006.	$15,000 2005
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. sustaining assistance for the production of Venture North and Native Report throughout rural Minnesota.	$25,000 2006
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. sustaining assistance for the production of Venture North and Native Report throughout rural Minnesota in 2008 and 2009.	$50,000 2007
Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp. sustaining assistance for the production of Venture North and Native Report throughout rural Minnesota in 2010 and 2011.	$50,000 2009
Eagleview Community Foundation planning funds for community walking trails.	$4,000 2007
Eagleview Community Foundation capital assistance for the Eagleview Community Technology Center in Itasca County.	$14,000 2007
Eagleview Community Foundation Lego League Rookie Event as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$1,000 2008
Eagleview Community Foundation the White Oak Sled Dog Race: Read and Write All About It as part of the Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Eagleview Community Foundation Children's Earth Day as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$350 2009
Eagleview Community Foundation the Robotics Up North (RUN) for Achievement program.	$10,000 2009
Eagleview Community Foundation general operations to sustain activities in the S. Lake area.	$66,000 2009
Eagleview Community Foundation Cabin Fever Community Family Fun Day as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$300 2009
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center capital assistance for the Bigfork Fine Arts Center in Itasca County.	$75,000 2005
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center the Gordon Campbell Memorial Athletic Complex.	$5,000 2005
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center the 2008 summer Stages Theater production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown.	$2,500 2008
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center bringing Monroe Crossing to the Edge Center in October 2009.	$1,000 2009
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center Wilderness Days in June 2010.	$250 2009
Edge of the Wilderness Community Center The Laramie Project.	$2,500 2009
EdVisions Schools Inc producing a Center for School Change handbook outlining experiences and lessons learned over the past ten years.	$34,500 2001
EdVisions Schools Inc the Hope Study project in rural school districts, especially those with high rates of Latino and Native American students.	$147,000 2007
ElderCircle operating assistance over the next three years.	$105,000 2004
ElderCircle board development training.	$1,000 2005
ElderCircle ongoing assistance and start-up support for an Adult Day Service in the Itasca County area.	$100,000 2007
ElderCircle a donation for computer upgrades for the AARP Tax Aide Program in Itasca County.	$1,000 2008
ElderCircle enhanced marketing efforts for volunteer recruitment.	$7,500 2008
ElderCircle general operating assistance through 2009.	$10,000 2009
ElderCircle sustaining assistance during 2010 and 2011.	$60,000 2009
Ely Area Development Association creating new business opportunity for contract manufacturing/prototype development and locally designed products.	$50,000 2006
Ely Area Development Association promoting local innovation in the Ely area as part of Project Firefly.	$50,000 2007
Enterprise Minnesota your TAF-Web initiative.	$15,000 2005
Enterprise Minnesota Phase II of the Minnesota Value Chain Management Program throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2005
Enterprise Minnesota developing and pilot-testing a Business Growth Planning Tool to assist small and medium sized manufacturing firms throughout rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2007
Enterprise Minnesota regional sponsorship for the second annual State of Manufacturing poll to be conducted in early January 2010	$5,000 2009
Entrepreneur's Assistance Network creating a multi-media, business information center and research assistance for entrepreneurs within a three-county area in western Minnesota.	$40,000 2006
Experimental Aviation Association your organization's educational programs.	$500 2008
First Call for Help of Itasca County your organization.	$25,000 2000
First Call for Help of Itasca County your organization.	$25,000 2000
First Call for Help of Itasca County your organization.	$25,000 2001
First Call for Help of Itasca County your organization during 2003.	$25,000 2002
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for your organization in 2004.	$30,000 2003
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for your organization in 2005.	$35,000 2004
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for emergency, information and referral services in Itasca County.	$45,000 2005
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for emergency, information and referral services in Itasca County.	$40,000 2006
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for emergency, information and referral services in Itasca County during 2008 and 2009.	$90,000 2007
First Call for Help of Itasca County sustaining assistance for emergency, information and referral services in Itasca County during 2010 and 2011.	$100,000 2009
Forget-Me-Not Foundation a new heating system for the indoor riding arena.	$5,000 2009
Friends For Animal Welfare, Inc. costs associated with printing the Itasca Area Nonprofit Gift Guide.	$3,000 2005
Friends For Animal Welfare, Inc. publishing the Itasca Area Nonprofit Giving Guide.	$606 2007
Friends For Animal Welfare, Inc. publishing and printing and Itasca Area Nonprofit Guide in Itasca County.	$4,950 2007
Friends of the Minnesota Valley Creating Entrepreneurship Opportunities through Natural Resource Conservation project in southern Minnesota.	$5,000 2009
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$7,000 2000
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines the Girl Scout programs in Itasca County.	$7,000 2000
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$7,000 2001
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$7,000 2002
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$7,000 2003
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts Program in Itasca County.	$7,000 2004
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$7,500 2005
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$10,000 2006
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scout program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2007
Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines sustaining assistance for the Girl Scouts program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2009
Giziibii RC&D Association outreach to small private woodland owners.	$6,300 2007
Goodland Township the Goodland Volunteer Fire Department's purchase of a new ATV and trailer.	$250 2008
Goodwill/Easter Seals of your Public Policy/Community Engagement initiative.	$25,000 2006
Grace House of Itasca County continued operating assistance and day center strategic planning in Itasca County.	$47,500 2006
Grace House of Itasca County operating and planning assistance for the GRACE House homeless shelter in Grand Rapids.	$80,000 2007
Grace House of Itasca County a feasibility study of the capital and operational aspects of a permanent housing shelter in Grand Rapds.	$4,000 2007
Grace House of Itasca County capital and operating assistance to continue and expand services to those who are homeless in Itasca County.	$215,000 2008
Grace House of Itasca County operating assistance of the shelter and day center services in the Itasca County area.	$50,000 2009
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital construction of a new health care campus in Grand Rapids.	$20,000,000 2002
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Sprouting Roots and Hiking Boots in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$250 2007
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Quick Steps for Kids as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$400 2008
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital of the Go for the Gold Grand Olympics 2008 as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Quick Steps for Kids as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Science Explosion! as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$800 2009
Grand Itasca Foundation a Public Access Defibrillation program for Itasca County.	$5,000 2006
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Itasca County Sharing Fund.	$90,000 2000
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continuation funding to facilitate and encourage the development of trails in Itasca County.	$75,000 2000
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Promoting Independence through Education project as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$10,000 2001
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued operating assistance for your organization.	$186,000 2001
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation capital assistance for the Bigfork Fine Arts Center.	$450,000 2001
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued assistance for the Itasca County Sharing Fund.	$90,000 2003
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued operating assistance for your organization.	$279,000 2003
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Friends of the Forest History Center for operating support and implementation of a marketing plan.	$195,000 2003
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation project assistance for the Lake States Region Teachers Tour in Grand Rapids in 2004 and 2005.	$4,000 2004
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Baby Steps Boutique and Step Ahead parent resource/education center.	$136,200 2004
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation supplemental assistance for the Itasca County Sharing Fund.	$10,000 2004
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued assistance for the Promoting Independence through Education project.	$4,361 2005
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued assistance for the Itasca County Sharing Fund.	$100,000 2005
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation a 1:2 matching grant for operations and marketing plan for the Friends of the Forest History Center.	$47,041 2005
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Moms' Springtime in Paris as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$400 2005
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued assistance for the Itasca County Trails Task Force to facilitate and encourage the development of trails in Itasca County.	$200,000 2005
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation initiating training opportunities for nonprofits and volunteers in Itasca County.	$15,000 2006
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued operating assistance.	$270,000 2006
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Itasca County Sharing Fund in Itasca County.	$100,000 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Enneagram Seminar being held March 9-11, 2007, at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge.	$2,000 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation of the regional scholarship website.	$9,000 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation a Rural Leadership Access Fund for individuals throughout rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation purchasing Tracker, a phenology software program, and to pay for training costs to implement phenology into the 5th grade curriculum in Itasca County schools.	$3,408 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation bringing the Power Team to northern Minnesota.	$16,500 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation purchasing ScholarMatch software.	$5,000 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Nursing Assistant Class and Certification Loan Program.	$4,500 2007
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation participation of northern Minnesota community members in forest education-related events.	$43,047 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation septic system improvements at the Truman-Blakesly American Legion Post's public facilities.	$1,000 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation matching support for the Itasca County Area Forest Legacy Fund in 2007 and 2008.	$10,000 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the 2007 Community Report.	$500 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued support of the Rural Access Leadership Fund.	$30,000 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation supplemental assistance for the Itasca County Sharing Fund in Itasca County.	$40,000 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation publishing and printing the 2008 Itasca Area Nonprofit Guide in Itasca County.	$4,800 2008
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued assistance for the Itasca County Sharing Fund.	$150,000 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Mental Health Awareness Walk being held in May.	$250 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation the Rural Access Leadership Fund.	$30,000 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued support of the Rural Access Leadership Fund.	$9,700 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation of the 2009 Charitable Giving Guide.	$4,800 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation extending the Forest History Center's operations during the summer and fall season of 2009.	$5,000 2009
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation continued operating assistance through 2012.	$270,000 2009
Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus purchasing new uniforms for the Blandin Male Chorus and to upgrade musicial equipment.	$4,000 2002
Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus general operations for the Chorus.	$750 2005
Grand Rapids Band Boosters capital assistance for band equipment.	$25,000 2005
Grand Rapids Band Boosters the 2006-07 Grand Rapids Band Boosters calendar.	$500 2006
Grand Rapids Band Boosters advertising the Educational Awards Program in the 2007-08 band calendar.	$550 2007
Grand Rapids Band Boosters advertising the Blandin Educational Awards Program in the 2008-09 band calendar.	$550 2008
Grand Rapids Band Boosters advertising the Blandin Foundation's Educational Awards Program in the 2009-10 Band Activities Calendar.	$550 2009
Grand Rapids Economic Dev. Authority a program-related investment for redevelopment purposes in downtown Grand Rapids.	$624,500 2007
Grand Rapids Economic Dev. Authority the Commerical Building Improvement Loan program in the Itasca County area.	$175,000 2008
Grand Rapids Library Foundation a communitywide campaign to increase service hours, restore book budgets and other operating/program efforts.	$40,000 2004
Grand Rapids Library Foundation the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation.	$400 2008
Grand Rapids Show Boat Inc Showboat's 50th anniversary traveling exhibit for Itasca County.	$500 2005
Grand Rapids Show Boat Inc advertising in the Grand Raids Showboat brochure.	$150 2007
Grand Rapids Show Boat Inc advertising for Showboat.	$150 2008
Grand Rapids Show Boat Inc advertising in the Showboat program.	$150 2009
Grand Rapids Show Boat Inc boat repairs and upgrades.	$10,000 2009
Grand Rapids Summer Celebration Inc the Tall Timber Days celebration in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.	$500 2007
Grand Rapids Summer Celebration Inc the 2008 Tall Timber Days.	$500 2008
Grand Rapids Summer Celebration Inc the 2009 Tall Timber Days event.	$500 2009
Grand Rapids-Itasca County Airport Commission capital assistance to extend the airport's primary runway.	$13,000 2004
Grand Village Nursing Home capital assistance to renovate the Itasca Nursing Home.	$200,000 2000
Grand Village Nursing Home a donation for Grand Village.	$200 2007
Grand Village Nursing Home a donation to the Physical Therapy Department	$250 2008
Great River Arts Association the Footsteps to our Future project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$150,000 2000
Great River Arts Association Phase II of the Footsteps to our Future project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$265,000 2001
Great River Arts Association Phase III of the Footsteps to our Future project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$211,802 2002
Great Woods North general operations to promote the use of conservation subdivisions.	$10,000 2008
Greater Bemidji Inc reuse planning of the Ainsworth OSB facility in Bemidji.	$10,000 2009
Greater Mankato Diversity Council expanding your Prejudice Reduction workshops.	$1,000 2008
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund providing affordable housing to residents in rural Minnesota communities.	$8,000,000 2000
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund continued assistance to create affordable housing for families throughout rural Minnesota.	$4,000,000 2004
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund relief efforts for southeastern Minnesota families and communities affected by flood.	$750,000 2007
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund continued assistance to create affordable housing for families throughout rural Minnesota.	$2,000,000 2008
Greater Pokegama Lake Association land acquisition of the Chisholm Island Scientific and Natural Area on Pokegama Lake.	$10,000 2001
Greater Pokegama Lake Association a donation towards the 2005 Independence Day Fireworks display on Drumbeater Island, Pokegama Lake.	$1,000 2005
Greater Pokegama Lake Association the 2006 Independence Day Fireworks.	$1,000 2006
Greater Pokegama Lake Association the annual 4th of July fireworks display on Pokegama Lake.	$1,000 2007
Greater Pokegama Lake Association the 4th of July fireworks display.	$1,000 2008
Greater Pokegama Lake Association the annual Independence Day Fireworks on Pokegama Lake.	$1,000 2009
Greater Twin Cities United Way the Early Childhood Statewide Business Plan.	$20,000 2008
Greenway High School of the 2009 yearbook.	$360 2008
Greenway High School advertising the Blandin Educational Awards program in the Greenway Blast.	$360 2009
Greenway Joint Recreation Association a donation for the Jennie Guyer Fishing Tournament fundraiser for new softball fields for the Greenway School District.	$200 2005
Greenway Joint Recreation Association a donation for the 2007 Jennie Guyer Fishing Tournament fundraiser for new softballs fields for the Greenway School District.	$200 2006
Greenway Joint Recreation Association the Jennie Guyer Ice Fishing Tournament.	$200 2008
Greenway Joint Recreation Association the 6th annual Jennie Guyer Fishing Tournament.	$200 2009
Greenway Senior Citizens Club capital assistance to replace the furnace at the Senior Citizens Center.	$2,000 2002
Growth and Justice the Rethinking Public Education project in rural Minnesota.	$45,000 2007
Growth and Justice TPT coverage for the education summit "Smart Investments in Minnesota's Students."	$5,000 2007
Guthrie Theater Foundation sponsoring the participation of Grand Rapids/Itasca County schools in the Guthrie's Education Program.	$25,000 2000
Guthrie Theater Foundation sustaining assistance to sponsor the participation of Grand Rapids/Itasca County schools in the Guthrie's Education Program.	$25,000 2001
Guthrie Theater Foundation sustaining assistance for participation of Grand Rapids/Itasca County schools in the Guthrie's Education Program.	$25,000 2002
Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County operating assistance for housing development in Itasca County.	$196,300 2004
Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County continued operating assistance in Itasca County.	$143,000 2007
Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County sustaining assistance for low-income housing development in Itasca County.	$50,000 2009
Harbor Friends technical assistance to conduct a study of marinas around Lake Superior as part of the Community Advantage Leadership Program.	$5,000 2006
Head of the Lakes United Way a strategic planning process for the Early Literacy Coalition.	$5,000 2009
Head of the Lakes United Way the Heading Home St. Louis initiative.	$5,000 2009
Headwaters Regional Dev Commission establishing a Community Stewardship Center for rural Minnesota communities.	$225,000 2006
Headwaters Regional Dev Commission implementation of the race relations initiative in the Bemidji area.	$25,000 2007
Headwaters Regional Dev Commission coordination support of community working groups for Bemidji Leads.	$10,000 2008
Headwaters Regional Dev Commission the Bemidji area's Shared Vision Initiative.	$10,000 2009
Hibbing Community/Technical College implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$2,250 2005
Hibbing Community/Technical College the Focus on India conference being held December 11, 2008, at Hibbing Community College.	$1,000 2008
Hibbing Economic Development Authority a market analysis study for the Hibbing area.	$5,000 2006
Hope House Of Itasca County planning and design for a new rural facility for residential chemical dependency treatment in Itasca County.	$50,000 2008
Hope House Of Itasca County capital assistance to construct a chemical dependency residential treatment men's facility in Itasca County.	$250,000 2008
Iftiin, Inc. serving the East African refugees living in Marshall.	$1,000 2008
Illusion Theater and School Inc sustaining assistance for touring performances in rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2000
Illusion Theater and School Inc sustaining assistance for touring performances in rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2001
Illusion Theater and School Inc sustaining assistance for education programs in rural Minnesota communities.	$20,000 2002
Immigrant Credit Education & Financial Counseling the Tax Resolution Services for Disadvantaged Immigrants projects throughout rural Minnesota.	$10,000 2006
Immigrant Development Center technical assistance delivery to immigrants in the State of Minnesota.	$10,000 2009
Independent School District 118, Remer the Northland Car Seat Safety Clinic on May 2.	$200 2005
Independent School District 118, Remer the Quad County Collaborative Online Learning Initiative in Itasca County.	$525,000 2005
Independent School District 118, Remer the car seat safety clinic being held October 24, 2006.	$200 2006
Independent School District 118, Remer a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 118, Remer providing preschool education to children in the Remer School District.	$150,000 2007
Independent School District 118, Remer continued assistance for the Northland Early Childhood Collaborative in the Remer area.	$150,000 2009
Independent School District 118, Remer the first annual Literacy Fair.	$2,000 2009
Independent School District 118, Remer the fine arts program for grades K-6.	$1,000 2009
Independent School District 118, Remer a donation towards transportation expenses for the Future Workers event held in Grand Rapids September 29, 2009.	$75 2009
Independent School District 2 capital assistance for the Beerbower Veterans Memorial Project.	$2,000 2003
Independent School District 2 the Hill City Early Childhood Carnival as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$235 2005
Independent School District 2 a Summer Youth Day Camp program and Youth Leadership Board as part of the Hill City KIDS PLUS program.	$30,000 2006
Independent School District 2 the Hill City Early Childhood Carnival as part of the Children First! 2006 Celebration of the Young Child.	$230 2006
Independent School District 2 a donation to the Hill City High School Super Mileage Team.	$100 2007
Independent School District 2 the Hill City Children's Museum field trip in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2007
Independent School District 2 the Grad-Blast party on May 31, 2007.	$500 2007
Independent School District 2 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 2 implementation of early childhood programming in the Hill City School District.	$75,000 2008
Independent School District 2 the Second Annual All Nigh Grad Blast for Hill City High School's Class of 2008.	$500 2008
Independent School District 2 Dental Health for Kids program in the Hill City School District.	$500 2008
Independent School District 2 the Early Start Program in the Itasca County area.	$150,000 2009
Independent School District 2 the All Night Grad Blast being held on Friday, May 29, 2009.	$500 2009
Independent School District 2170 planning and implementation of theme-based educational opportunities for students in the Staples Motley School District.	$50,000 2008
Independent School District 2853 offsetting registration fees for participants of the Internet and Email Basics classes.	$2,000 2009
Independent School District 316 the Early Childhood Family Education program as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$5,700 2001
Independent School District 316 capital assistance for playground equipment at VanDyke Elementary School.	$3,000 2003
Independent School District 316 Greenway High School's Post Prom Party.	$400 2006
Independent School District 316 Will Hale concerts in the Deer River and Marble elementary schools as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child.	$900 2006
Independent School District 316 Project Lead the Way at Greenway High School.	$49,000 2007
Independent School District 316 Greenway High Schools's Day of Caring.	$150 2007
Independent School District 316 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 316 Family Read Night as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Independent School District 316 Stargazing with WDIO Meteorologist Mike Lynch as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Independent School District 316 community dialogue and strategic planning activities for the Greenway and Deer River school districts.	$10,000 2008
Independent School District 316 Greenway High School's 2009 Post Prom activities.	$650 2009
Independent School District 316 Literacy at the Lake as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$375 2009
Independent School District 316 student transportation for the Future Workers event.	$150 2009
Independent School District 318 the Debate Program.	$6,000 2000
Independent School District 318 the all day every day Kindergarten program within the School District.	$256,500 2000
Independent School District 318 transportation costs to the Guthrie for Grand Rapids area students.	$3,200 2000
Independent School District 318 the Squaw Lake Preschool Program as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$4,800 2000
Independent School District 318 the Debate Program.	$5,000 2000
Independent School District 318 sustaining assistance for the Debate Program.	$5,000 2001
Independent School District 318 matching assistance for the Early Childhood Family Education program as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$3,037 2002
Independent School District 318 helping teachers develop a higher level of teaching proficiency by introducing new strategies and methods for the classroom.	$1,445 2002
Independent School District 318 sustaining contribution to cover transportation costs to the Guthrie Theatre for Grand Rapids/Itasca County high school students.	$3,200 2002
Independent School District 318 capital assistance for playground equipment at Forest Lake Elementary School.	$15,000 2002
Independent School District 318 sustaining assistance for the Debate Program.	$3,000 2002
Independent School District 318 capital assistance to purchase choir robes for the Grand Rapids High School Choir.	$2,000 2003
Independent School District 318 the grades K-3 parental engagement collaborative at Forest Lake and other elementary schools within the Grand Rapids School District.	$25,000 2004
Independent School District 318 capital assistance for playground equipment at Murphy Elementary School.	$3,000 2004
Independent School District 318 the Squaw Lake Ojibwe Culture Program as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$500 2005
Independent School District 318 the Sean Emery Show as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$2,500 2005
Independent School District 318 a donation towards the Grand Rapids High School 2005 Post Prom Party.	$400 2005
Independent School District 318 a donation toward Bigfork School Industrial Technology's CO2 drag racing project.	$250 2005
Independent School District 318 continued operating assistance for the Baby Steps Boutique and Step Ahead programs in Itasca County.	$350,000 2005
Independent School District 318 the Ojibwe Dance Demonstration in Squaw Lake as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child event in Itasca County.	$500 2006
Independent School District 318 Mom's Garden Tea as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child event in Itasca County.	$775 2006
Independent School District 318 the Bigfork Family Cinco de Mayo Celebration as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child.	$250 2006
Independent School District 318 Grandparenting with Love and Logic as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child.	$500 2006
Independent School District 318 the Labor and My Baby pre-natal education program in Itasca County.	$35,124 2006
Independent School District 318 Grand Rapids High School 2006 Post Prom Party.	$400 2006
Independent School District 318 a donation for the 2007 Post Prom.	$1,000 2007
Independent School District 318 the Kids Fun Run in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2007
Independent School District 318 Mom's Night Out in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$475 2007
Independent School District 318 Dads and Kids Pizza Party in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$225 2007
Independent School District 318 Project Lead the Way at Grand Rapids High School.	$48,290 2007
Independent School District 318 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 318 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 318 Project Read in school districts throughout Itasca County.	$39,000 2007
Independent School District 318 the Baby Steps Boutique in Itasca County.	$195,500 2007
Independent School District 318 Step Ahead in Itasca County.	$78,000 2007
Independent School District 318 the American Indian studies class at Grand Rapids High School.	$30,000 2007
Independent School District 318 continued assistance for the Children First! initiative in Itasca County.	$50,000 2007
Independent School District 318 ISD 318 Community Education's Children First 2007 New Year's celebration with Storytelling Time on Tuesday, January 29, at the Robert J. Elkington Middle School.	$275 2007
Independent School District 318 the Cross Country Ski Encounter planned for February 9 at the Forest History Center as part of Children First!	$175 2008
Independent School District 318 a Snowshoe Encounter planned for February 2, 2008, at the Forest History Center as part of Children First!	$175 2008
Independent School District 318 Step Ahead's Dads and Kids Create a Box Night as part of Children First!	$245 2008
Independent School District 318 Grand Rapids High School 2008 post prom activities.	$1,000 2008
Independent School District 318 the Project READ mascot as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Independent School District 318 Family Fitness Fun through Baby Steps as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$75 2008
Independent School District 318 Storytelling Time with Wanda Ulseth sponsored by Community Education as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$125 2008
Independent School District 318 Mom's Night Out sponsored by Step Ahead as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$250 2008
Independent School District 318 Brings Birds to your Backyard, sponsored by Community Education, as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2008
Independent School District 318 Minnesota's Sesquicentennial Arbor Day Celebration, sponsored by Community Education, as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$400 2008
Independent School District 318 The Great Campout at the Forest History Center, sponsored by Community Education, Step Ahead and the Forest History Center, as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Independent School District 318 participation in the Future Workers program for all 9th grade students.	$390 2008
Independent School District 318 Storytelling Time with Wanda Ulseth as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$200 2008
Independent School District 318 Things that Go Bump in the Woods at Night at the Forest History Center as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$460 2008
Independent School District 318 the Snowshoe Encounter at the Forest History Center as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$350 2008
Independent School District 318 the 2009 GRHS post prom event.	$1,000 2008
Independent School District 318 scholarships for the North Region Youth Workers Conference, May 12-13, 2009, in Grand Rapids.x0dx0a	$750 2008
Independent School District 318 the Students Achieving High Rigor (StaHR) program in Itasca County.	$13,627 2009
Independent School District 318 a Green Earth Day event as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Independent School District 318 Karma Kids Yoga as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$135 2009
Independent School District 318 Storytelling Time with Wanda Ulseth as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$200 2009
Independent School District 318 Bring Birds to your Backyard as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$300 2009
Independent School District 318 Trees - Homes for Birds as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Independent School District 318 of the 2009 Future Workers event.	$349 2009
Independent School District 318 Project Learning Tree.	$1,000 2009
Independent School District 318 the Baby Steps Boutique in Itasca County.	$94,000 2009
Independent School District 318 continued assistance of the Step Ahead early childhood education program in Itasca County.	$39,000 2009
Independent School District 318 Winter Adventures-The Great Outdoors as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Independent School District 318 Kids Karma Yoga as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$65 2009
Independent School District 318 continuation funding for the Children First! initiative in Itasca County.	$25,000 2009
Independent School District 318 Grand Rapids High School 2010 Post Prom event.	$1,000 2009
Independent School District 319 a donation for the Nashwauk-Keewatin All Night 2005 Grad Party.	$200 2005
Independent School District 319 the 2006 Nashwauk-Keewatin All Night Grad Party.	$250 2005
Independent School District 319 implementation of Project Lead the Way at Nashwauk High School.	$30,000 2006
Independent School District 319 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 319 in support of the Nashwauk-Keewatin All Night Grad Party.	$250 2008
Independent School District 319 student transportation for the Future Workers event.	$75 2009
Independent School District 319 the 2010 all night grad party for Nashwauk Keewatin High School.	$250 2009
Independent School District 32 purchasing a classroom sound system for students with hearing loss.	$1,000 2007
Independent School District 32 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearninghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 32 a Hispanic literac program and cultural competency training.	$3,391 2007
Independent School District 32 having Kevin Lynch speak to the Blackduck High School students on September 11, 2007.	$750 2007
Independent School District 32 a donation towards the Blackduck Woodcarvers Association's book on the history of the local woodcarvers.	$250 2008
Independent School District 32 for bringing in Jerry Osterloh to share his story with parents and students.	$500 2009
Independent School District 36 implementation of the Blandin Hope Study recommendations.	$3,000 2008
Independent School District 363 a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
Independent School District 363 construction of a School Forest Shelter in the C.W. Bray School Forest.	$750 2008
Independent School District 363 Fathers Reading Every Day event as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$115 2009
Independent School District 480 Onamia Public Schools the Ojibwe language instruction program.	$2,500 2009
Independent School District 482 the Discovery Academy for students at the Little Falls School District.	$15,000 2005
Independent School District 701 the "Engineering Cool!" after-school program.	$1,000 2009
Infinity Online #6080 providing online professional development for teachers to improve teaching and learning by sharing best/emerging practices.	$45,000 2009
Initiative Foundation financial consulting services for distressed rural businesses.	$25,000 2009
Institute For Agriculture and Trade Policy the Midwest Rural Assembly.	$1,000 2009
ISD 317 Deer River the "Math Backpack" project as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$975 2000
ISD 317 Deer River the Invest Early initiative in Itasca County.	$1,535,000 2004
ISD 317 Deer River a donation for the 2005 Deer River High School post prom activities.	$400 2005
ISD 317 Deer River Children First! 2005 Deer River New Year's Eve celebration.	$500 2005
ISD 317 Deer River Children First! Inger Family New Year's Event.	$1,000 2005
ISD 317 Deer River Deer River High Schools' Post Prom Party.	$400 2006
ISD 317 Deer River continued assistance for the Invest Early childhood initiativein Itasca County.	$1,535,000 2006
ISD 317 Deer River a Hawaiian luau and dance as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child event in Itasca County.	$600 2006
ISD 317 Deer River the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$600 2006
ISD 317 Deer River Project Lead the Way at Deer River High School.	$40,000 2007
ISD 317 Deer River a one-year membership in the National Student Clearinghouse.	$425 2007
ISD 317 Deer River the Deer River High School's band and choral programs.	$1,000 2008
ISD 317 Deer River the Deer River FIRST Robotics Team.	$10,000 2008
ISD 317 Deer River a donation towards transportation for attendance at the Future Workers event in Grand Rapids on September 29, 2009.	$200 2009
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative developing a strategic plan to sustain and provide quality educational services for students throughout the Itasca County area.	$250,000 2005
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative Invest Early during 2008 and 2009.	$3,450,000 2007
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative strategic planning sessions for a possible formation of a merged online learning providers partnership.	$8,500 2007
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative developing a technology plan for IASC school districts.	$15,000 2009
Itasca Area Schools Collaborative continued assistance of Invest Early in 2010 and 2011.	$3,610,000 2009
Itasca Chapter Let's Go Fishing With Sen purchasing equipment for the Let's Go Fishing program for seniors in the Itasca County area.	$950 2007
Itasca Chapter Let's Go Fishing With Sen general operations for Let's Go Fishing with Seniors Itasca Chapter.	$1,000 2008
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance to students during the 2000-01 school year.	$220,000 2000
Itasca Community College an institution-wide evaluation and assessment of programs at Itasca Community College.	$111,500 2000
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance to students for the 2001-02 school year.	$250,000 2000
Itasca Community College capital and programming assistance for the ICC Engineering Center.	$1,350,000 2001
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance to students for the 2002-03 school year.	$250,000 2001
Itasca Community College additional child care assistance for students during the 2002-03 school year.	$10,000 2002
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance for students attending ICC during the 2003-04 school year.	$255,000 2002
Itasca Community College conducting a needs assessment on community attitudes regarding sexual assault.	$2,000 2003
Itasca Community College continued assistance of the Itasca Technology Exchange and development of workforce programs in the Grand Rapids area.	$180,000 2003
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance for students during the 2004-05 school year.	$260,000 2003
Itasca Community College supplmental support for part-time scholarships during the 2003-04 school year.	$10,000 2003
Itasca Community College the "Professional Forester and Logger Capacity Building Project" as part of the Vital Forests/Vital Communities initiative.	$30,000 2004
Itasca Community College supplemental part-time scholarships for Itasca County students enrolled in ICC programs during the 2004-05 school year.	$10,000 2004
Itasca Community College capital support to construct a student engineering residential hall on the Itasca Community College campus.	$1,000,000 2004
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance for Itasca County students during the 2005-06 school year.	$295,000 2004
Itasca Community College planning conference to explore the feasibility of offering a four-year engineering degree at Itasca Community College.	$9,700 2005
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance for Itasca County students during the 2006-07 school year.	$313,000 2005
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance during the 2007-08 school year.	$343,000 2006
Itasca Community College child care costs for students attending Itasca Community College.	$40,000 2006
Itasca Community College the O-gitch-i-dah club's annual pow-wow on the ICC campus on April 11, 2007.	$500 2007
Itasca Community College capital assistance to upgrade technology at the ICC Computer Training Lab located in the Itasca Technology Exchange.	$12,000 2007
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance during the 2008-09 academic year in Itasca County.	$348,000 2007
Itasca Community College the Applied Learning/College Attainment program in Itasca County.	$160,000 2007
Itasca Community College enhancing the ICC Engineering program to produce higher quality engineering graduates and stimulate economic growth in the Itasca County area.	$2,500,000 2007
Itasca Community College the series of events planned by the O-Gitch-I-Dah student club to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month in November 2007.	$2,410 2007
Itasca Community College the CEFTS conference being hosted by ICC in August 2008.	$10,000 2008
Itasca Community College the 20th annual Pow-wow hosted by the O-gitchi-dah Club at Itasca Community College.	$1,000 2008
Itasca Community College research being conducted by the Blandin Community Partners in Leadership work group.	$4,900 2008
Itasca Community College High School Financial Aid Nights.	$2,900 2008
Itasca Community College financial aid programs for Itasca County high school graduates during the 2009-10 school year.	$350,000 2008
Itasca Community College the Native Student Achievement Initiative in Itasca County.	$100,000 2008
Itasca Community College community events planned for National American Indian Heritage Month.	$2,500 2008
Itasca Community College the Wood Biomass Boiler Project in Itasca County.	$30,000 2008
Itasca Community College financial aid assistance for Itasca County high school graduates during the 2010-11 school year.	$350,000 2009
Itasca Community College financial aid presentations to Itasca County area high schools.	$2,700 2009
Itasca Community College updating alumni addresses to conduct a survey of students who received Blandin financial aid.	$1,000 2009
Itasca Community College Foundation developing an endowed chair for ICC's Native American Indian Studies program.	$250,000 2006
Itasca Community Television, Inc. your operation and upgrades to your organization.	$55,000 2000
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continatuion funding for programming and operations.	$55,000 2000
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistance for your organization.	$55,000 2001
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistance for your organization.	$60,000 2002
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistance for programming and operations.	$60,000 2003
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistance and equipment upgrades.	$216,000 2004
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistance through 2008.	$142,400 2006
Itasca Community Television, Inc. technical assistance to plan for future technology needs.	$6,000 2007
Itasca Community Television, Inc. continued operating assistgance through 2010.	$150,000 2008
Itasca Community Television, Inc. a video archive system.	$15,000 2008
Itasca County the 2009 Minnesota State Triad Convention.	$1,000 2008
Itasca County the Marcell Symposium.	$10,000 2009
Itasca County the Itasca County Wellness Court program.	$25,000 2009
Itasca County Agricultural Association making improvements at the Itasca County Fairgrounds.	$25,000 2006
Itasca County Agricultural Association the Children's Barn as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Itasca County Agricultural Association capital upgrades to the campground located near the Itasca County fairgrounds.	$10,000 2009
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc operatinng and program assistance.	$150,000 2004
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc hiring a professional facilitator for your board retreat being held September 16-17, 2005.	$500 2005
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc Children First! New Year's Bash for middle school students.	$1,000 2005
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc capital and operating assistance for your organization.	$150,000 2006
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2006
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc Get Fit, Itasca! in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2007
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc the Get Fit Itasca initiative.	$4,000 2007
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc the Children First 2007 New Year's Bash on Friday, January 11.	$500 2007
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc Healthy Kids Day as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc purchasing kitchen equipment.	$5,000 2008
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc operating assistance for the senior and youth center.	$100,000 2009
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc the Youth Meal Program at the YMCA.	$5,000 2009
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc sustaining assistance during 2010 and 2011.	$100,000 2009
Itasca County Family YMCA Inc New Year's Back to School Dance as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2009
Itasca County Historical Society your organization.	$25,000 2000
Itasca County Historical Society your organization.	$30,000 2000
Itasca County Historical Society your organization.	$30,000 2001
Itasca County Historical Society your organization during 2003.	$30,000 2002
Itasca County Historical Society your organization.	$30,000 2003
Itasca County Historical Society sustaining assistance in 2005.	$35,000 2004
Itasca County Historical Society sustaining assistance to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the hsitory of Itasca County.	$35,000 2005
Itasca County Historical Society sustaining assisance to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Itasca County.	$35,000 2006
Itasca County Historical Society a temporary research director to organize a Native American exhibit at the Historical Society.	$10,000 2007
Itasca County Historical Society sustaining assistance to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Itasca County.	$90,000 2007
Itasca County Historical Society sustaining assistance to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Itasca County.	$90,000 2009
Itasca County Housing/Redevel Authority implementing recommendations outlined in the Itasca County Housing Study.	$116,700 2001
Itasca County Housing/Redevel Authority the Portraits of Home Exhibit at the MacRostie Art Center.	$4,000 2006
Itasca County Sheriff's Office capital assistance to purchase a Side Scan Sonar system for the Itasca County Dive Team.	$20,000 2001
Itasca County Sheriff's Office meth use prevention activities in Itasca County.	$10,000 2005
Itasca County Sheriff's Office the prescription drug initiative in Itasca County.	$5,000 2009
Itasca County Veterans Council the Welcome Home ceremony for the C 2-136th CAB army unit returning from their 18-month deployment to Iraq.	$950 2007
Itasca County Veterans Council the Van for Veterans program.	$1,000 2008
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv capital assistance for the Emergency Medical Service system in Itasca County.	$15,000 2001
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv the Pine City CCR&R class as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$150 2005
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv Dora the Explorer Family Fitness as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$500 2005
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv the presentation on "Fabulous Five: My Five Senses" as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child event in Itasca County.	$350 2006
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv the Kathleen Blatz Recovery Program in Itasca County.	$45,000 2007
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv Public Health's Hand Hygiene program as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$200 2008
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv a survey to assess the visitor experience at the Itasca Resource Center.	$2,500 2008
Itasca Cty Health & Human Serv bridge funding for the Kathleen Blatz Family Recovery Program.	$25,000 2008
Itasca Economic Development Corporation your organization in 2000.	$110,000 2000
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance in 2001.	$110,000 2000
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating support during 2002.	$140,000 2001
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance during 2003.	$140,000 2002
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance during 2004.	$175,000 2003
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance to promote economic development in Itasca County.	$450,000 2004
Itasca Economic Development Corporation multi-site spec/incubator building developments at key JOBZ locations in Itasca County.	$2,500 2004
Itasca Economic Development Corporation the Get Broadband program in the Itasca County area.	$15,000 2004
Itasca Economic Development Corporation operating assistance for the Itasca Technology Exchange.	$300,000 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation a community liaison for the Greenway Area Business Association in Itasca County.	$100,000 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation Economics of Water Quality presentations by IDC Jobs 2020 Lakes Management Action Team.	$1,250 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation a master plan for the development of a new four lane realignment near Bovey and Coleraine.	$15,000 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation establishment of an electronic database of alumni from Itasca area high schools.	$11,762 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation the Itasca Building Development Fund in Itasca County.	$1,500,000 2005
Itasca Economic Development Corporation matching Itasca County's commitment towards securing the services of a grants specialist to pursue outside funding for community and economic development activities.	$15,000 2006
Itasca Economic Development Corporation hiring a consultant to help identify whether scheduled air service should be reinstated at the Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport.	$18,578 2006
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance to promote economic development in Itasca County.	$465,000 2006
Itasca Economic Development Corporation covering printing costs for the Itasca Area Employer Toolkit.	$3,231 2007
Itasca Economic Development Corporation the Financial Literacy Action Team's efforts to bring finacial literacy and curriculum to Itasca County schools.	$3,964 2007
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continuing the services of a technical services/grant specialist to pursue outside funding for community and economic development activities.	$15,000 2007
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance to promote economic development in Itasca County.	$250,000 2008
Itasca Economic Development Corporation the Greenway Area Business Association in Itasca County.	$35,000 2009
Itasca Economic Development Corporation the grantwriter program in Itasca County.	$15,000 2009
Itasca Economic Development Corporation a property audit and feasbility study for redeveloping the Ainsworth site.	$22,000 2009
Itasca Economic Development Corporation continued operating assistance to promote economic development in the Itasca County area.	$225,000 2009
Itasca Hospice Foundation your organization.	$10,000 2000
Itasca Hospice Foundation the second annual Golf Fore Hospice benefit event.	$300 2005
Itasca Hospice Foundation the third annual Golf Fore Hospice benefit event.	$300 2006
Itasca Hospice Foundation a needs assessment for a hospice house in Itasca County.	$10,000 2007
Itasca Little League, Inc. capital assistance for Gunn Park.	$200,000 2000
Itasca Little League, Inc. capital assistance to complete the renovation of Gunn Park.	$40,000 2004
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program your organization.	$35,000 2000
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music to adults and youth in Itasca County.	$40,000 2000
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music to adults and youth in Itasca County.	$40,000 2001
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities to adults and youth in Itasca County.	$40,000 2002
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance for your organization in 2004-05.	$40,000 2003
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities to adults and youth in Itasca County.	$40,000 2004
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities for youth and adults in the Itasca County area.	$40,000 2005
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities for youth and adults in the Itasca County area.	$40,000 2006
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities for youth and adults in the Itasca County area.	$80,000 2007
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program exploration of a joint marketing effort for local arts organizations.	$1,400 2008
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program completing the joint marketing exploration for Itasca County arts organizations.	$500 2008
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program sustaining assistance to provide orchestral music opportunities for youth and adults in the Itasca County area.	$80,000 2009
Itasca Partnership/Quality Healthcare the Itasca County Healthwise Project.	$59,000 2000
Itasca Partnership/Quality Healthcare the Adolescent Health Task Force.	$35,000 2000
Itasca Partnership/Quality Healthcare a Childbirth and Parenting Preparation Project as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$154,971 2001
Itasca Partnership/Quality Healthcare the 2002 Community Health Report Card.	$2,000 2002
Itasca Ski & Outing Club hosting the biathlon and ski jumping Olympic tryouts.	$5,000 2009
Itasca Technology Exchange further developing the concept of a collaborative research and technology program adjacent to Itasca Community College.	$50,000 2007
Itasca Youth For Christ operating assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$75,000 2000
Itasca Youth For Christ your sustaining contribution for the Campus Life program.	$20,000 2000
Itasca Youth For Christ continued assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$75,000 2000
Itasca Youth For Christ Campus Life operations.	$20,000 2000
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2001
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating support for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$70,000 2001
Itasca Youth For Christ continued funding for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$70,000 2002
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program.	$20,000 2002
Itasca Youth For Christ operating assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$70,000 2003
Itasca Youth For Christ the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2003
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating assistance of the Ground Floor Youth Center in Grand Rapids.	$150,000 2004
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$25,000 2004
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$25,000 2005
Itasca Youth For Christ the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$25,000 2006
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating support of the Ground Floor Youth Center in Grand Rapids.	$80,000 2006
Itasca Youth For Christ the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$600 2006
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$50,000 2007
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center in Itasca County.	$50,000 2007
Itasca Youth For Christ the Children First 2007 New Year's Eve Holiday Party for area youth on Saturday, December 30.	$600 2007
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating assistance for the Ground Floor.	$46,000 2008
Itasca Youth For Christ continued operating assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center.	$85,000 2008
Itasca Youth For Christ the Ground Floor's New Year's pizza party and rock'in the New Year concert.	$600 2008
Itasca Youth For Christ sustaining assistance for the Campus Life program in Itasca County.	$50,000 2009
Itasca Youth For Christ continued assistance for the Ground Floor Youth Center during 2010-11.	$170,000 2009
Itasca Youth For Christ New Year's Eve Dance and New Year's Concert as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$600 2009
Jacobson Community Center Foundation updates to the Jacobson Community Center's sewage treatment system.	$4,000 2005
Jacobson Community Center Foundation upgrades to the community center building.	$7,500 2008
James Jerome Hill Reference Library business information training to community leaders in nine rural Minnesota communities.	$35,000 2003
Jobs Now Coalition increasing economic literacy and labor market outcomes for residents throughout Greater Minnesota.	$195,000 2007
Judy Garland Children's Museum a three-year pilot test of the new Judy Garland Children's Museum in Grand Rapids.	$990,000 2000
Judy Garland Children's Museum continued operating assistance.	$150,000 2003
Judy Garland Children's Museum the installation and delivery of the Faith Wick Doll Collection at the Children's Museum.	$40,000 2005
Judy Garland Children's Museum Children First! 2005 New Year's Eve activities at the Children's Discovery Museum.	$300 2005
Judy Garland Children's Museum the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$300 2006
Judy Garland Children's Museum the 32nd annual Judy Garland Festival on June 8-10, 2007.	$950 2007
Judy Garland Children's Museum operating assistance and the River Town exhibit in Itasca County.	$150,000 2007
Judy Garland Children's Museum the 33rd Judy Garland Festival.	$1,000 2008
Judy Garland Children's Museum the Make It Move program as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2008
Judy Garland Children's Museum Ho Ho Ho Down Country Christmas as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2008
Judy Garland Children's Museum the Petting Zoo as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Judy Garland Children's Museum the Platinum Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz	$1,000 2009
Judy Garland Children's Museum Ho-Ho-Ho Down Country Christmas as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2009
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest the Junior Achievement program in Itasca County.	$1,000 2007
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest bringing the Junior Achievement program to at least ten Itasca County classrooms.	$750 2008
Kanabec County assessing the development and implementation of a community center in the Mora area.	$5,000 2006
Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA Aquatics Center as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$500,000 2002
Keepers Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers native youth programming in the Pipestone area.	$5,000 2009
Kids Voting Minnesota expanding the Kids Voting Minnesota program in rural areas of the state.	$90,000 2000
Kids Voting Minnesota the Kids Voting Project in northern Minnesota.	$1,000 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Homebuyer Program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2000
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc a pilot project to assist low-income people in Itasca County participate in the Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota program.	$143,400 2000
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continuation funding for the Parent Leadership Training Institute.	$25,000 2000
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continuated funding for the Teenage Parent Program as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$65,700 2001
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continuation funding for the Itasca Area Crisis Nursery as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$45,000 2001
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Parent Leadership Training Institute.	$20,000 2002
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Homebuyer Program in Itasca County.	$25,000 2002
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued operating assistance for the Teenage Parent Program.	$70,000 2003
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Parent Leadership Training Institute.	$14,111 2003
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance of the Itasca Area Crisis Nursery as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$55,000 2003
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc reorganization efforts to better align the agency's mission to end poverty in Itasca County.	$265,000 2003
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Teenage Parent Program in Itasca County.	$95,800 2005
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Itasca Area Crisis Nursery program in Itasca County.	$80,000 2005
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continuation funding for Circles of Support in Itasca County.	$329,450 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc scholarships for low-income participants to attend leadership training sessions around the issues of ending poverty in Itasca County.	$3,125 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the second training session for the Poverty Reduction Action Team.	$4,000 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc implementing Project READ throughout the Itasca County area.	$44,000 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the third training session of the Poverty Reduction Action Team.	$5,900 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2006
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Teenage Parent Program in Itasca County.	$100,000 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the "Bridges Out of Poverty" community training in Grand Rapids.	$8,000 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the additional application work to secure the Minnesota Reading Corp project.	$3,000 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Story Power! workshop in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued operating assistance of the Itasca Area Crisis Nursery in Itasca County.	$45,000 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc agency administrative expenses not covered in the Minnesota Reading Corps contract.	$5,500 2007
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Crisis Nursery Program in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area.	$95,000 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Circles of Support program in the Itasca County area.	$290,700 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc continued assistance for the Teenage Parent Program in Itasca County.	$55,000 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc general operating support to allow KOOTASCA staff to undertake leadership positions in community-based initiatives dealing with poverty in Itasca County.	$82,200 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc defraying participation costs of low income people and other coordination expenses for the policy paper planning group to present the Circles of Support methodology to the LCEP.	$3,500 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc covering the administrative expenses of the Minnesota Reading Corps Regional Coordinator position.	$5,500 2008
KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc the Low Income Heating Assistance Program in Itasca County.	$250,000 2008
KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc. producing and promoting "Cities on the Move".	$50,000 2007
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council assisting low-income families in the Hill City area facing an energy-related crisis this winter.	$15,000 2008
Latino Economic Development Center programming and operating assistance.	$80,000 2004
Latino Economic Development Center general operations and to increase organizational capacity for serving communities throughout rural Minnesota.	$135,000 2006
Latino Economic Development Center continued operating assistance to increase organizational capacity and economic development opportunities throughout rural Minnesota.	$195,000 2009
League of Women Voters of MN Educ Fund the Debates 2000 Project of the League of Women Voters Education Fund.	$20,000 2000
League of Women Voters of MN Educ Fund underwriting the 2002 debates.	$3,700 2002
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe capital assistance for a community center in Bena.	$200,000 2005
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children First! 2005 Squaw Lake Pre New Year's Event.	$1,000 2005
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Children First! 2005 Ball Club/Winnie Dam New Year's Eve event.	$1,700 2005
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,200 2006
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,500 2006
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$2,000 2006
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children First 2007 New Year celebration for the S. Lake community on December 22, 2007, at the S. Lake Community Center.	$1,500 2007
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children First 2007 New Year celebration for the Inger community being held Sunday, December 16, at the Inger Community Center.	$1,500 2007
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Children First 2007 New Year's celebration for the Ball Club/Winnie Dam area on Saturday, December 29, at the Ball Club Community Center.	$2,000 2007
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe piloting a language revitalization program designed specifically to teach the Ojibwe language throughout Itasca County and neighboring counties.	$121,994 2008
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Northern Minnesota Reservation Economic Development Summit in August 2008.	$10,000 2008
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe S Lake's New Year's Celebration as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County	$1,500 2008
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Ball Club/Winnie Dam pre New Year's Eve as part of the Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County	$1,750 2008
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Inger Community New Year Celebration as part of the Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County	$1,500 2008
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe the Inger Community New Year event as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2009
Leech Lake Tribal College a master campus development plan.	$10,000 2009
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN the Legal Aid Office in Grand Rapids.	$231,300 2000
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN continued operating assistance.	$310,000 2003
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN additional staffing assistance for the Legal Aid Services office in Grand Rapids.	$34,700 2005
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN continued operating assistance to provide legal services to residents in Itasca County.	$315,000 2005
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN addressing sexual assault issues among Native American residents of Itasca County.	$65,000 2005
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN continued operating assistance to provide legal services to residents of Itasca County.	$330,750 2008
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN the Foreclosure Prevention Program in Itasca County.	$73,350 2008
Little Sand Group Homes capital assistance to construct a gymnasium for wellness and sporting events next to the Remer school.	$10,000 2006
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota planning funds for ending child, youth and family homelessness in the State of Minnesota.	$5,000 2007
Lutheran Social Services of MN the purchase and installation of fencing for the River Knot facility located at 9 Steinhart Circle, LaPrairie.	$5,000 2005
MacRostie Art Center general operating assistance for your organization.	$49,900 2000
MacRostie Art Center capital and programming support for your organization.	$67,000 2001
MacRostie Art Center capital and operating assistance.	$91,000 2004
MacRostie Art Center the Spring Art Fling: Family Fun Night as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$440 2005
MacRostie Art Center sustaining assistance to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents throughout northern Minnesota.	$25,000 2005
MacRostie Art Center sustaining assistance to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents throughout northern Minnesota.	$35,000 2006
MacRostie Art Center the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$400 2006
MacRostie Art Center a new kiln.	$500 2006
MacRostie Art Center sustaining assistance to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents throughout the Itasca County area.	$70,000 2007
MacRostie Art Center the Button Art project as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$360 2008
MacRostie Art Center sustaining assistance to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents throughout the Itasca County area.	$70,000 2009
MacRostie Art Center Mini Glitter Painting as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$205 2009
Manor House Assisted Living Care your resident exercise room.	$500 2008
Manor House Assisted Living Care of the Game Room and Movie Theater project.	$500 2009
Marcell Family Center, Inc renovating the Marcell Family Center.	$170,000 2001
Marcell Family Center, Inc continued assistance of the Marcell Family Center.	$75,000 2004
Marcell Family Center, Inc Children First! 2005 Marcell New Year's Eve Party.	$500 2005
Marcell Family Center, Inc sustaining assistance for family center programming during 2007.	$30,000 2006
Marcell Family Center, Inc the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$550 2006
Marcell Family Center, Inc Family Fun Day in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2007
Marcell Family Center, Inc sustaining assistance for family center programming in Itasca County.	$60,000 2007
Marcell Family Center, Inc the Children First 2007 New Year's Celebration at the Marcell Family Center on Saturday, January 5.	$450 2007
Marcell Family Center, Inc Marcell Family Center's Spring Fling as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child.	$500 2008
Marcell Family Center, Inc Bringing in the New Year celebration as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$475 2008
Marcell Family Center, Inc Spring Fling as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$500 2009
Marcell Family Center, Inc Kids' Fishing Day as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$350 2009
Marcell Family Center, Inc sustaining assistance for family center programming in Itasca County.	$65,000 2009
Marcell Family Center, Inc the Marcell Family Center Winter Frolic as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$500 2009
McLeod County design and implementation of the "McLeod for Tomorrow" Leadership Program.	$5,000 2008
MDI Hired Hands your Recycling Facility Relocation and Expansion project.	$22,500 2000
MDI Hired Hands a feasibility study for diverting waste for use as biomass fuel and recycling in Itasca County.	$50,000 2005
MDI Hired Hands a recycling and wood processing project in Itasca County.	$165,000 2007
Meadowlark Institute convening 20 dialogues on economic, social and environmental issues in rural communities throughout Minnesota.	$44,000 2007
Meadowlark Institute making a presentation to the RED Group at it's June 23rd meeting.	$500 2009
Menahga Area Historical Society and Muse Connecting Rural Communities project in Menahga and Sebeka, Minnesota.	$2,000 2009
Mesabi Range College the March 6th community summit "A View from the Front Porch: An Iron Range Community Summit."	$1,000 2008
MIGIZI Communications a statewide tribal telecommunications conference.	$2,500 2006
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe continuation funding for the "Best Practices in Indian Education" program.	$90,000 2000
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe continued assistance for the Nay Ah Shing school as part of the "Best Practices in Indian Education" program.	$90,000 2002
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe developing a plan for a statewide Native American Youth organization.	$5,000 2006
Minneapolis Consortium of Nonprofit Dev the Micro-Enterprise Careership Program throughout rural Minnesota.	$76,000 2006
Minneapolis Foundation sponsorship of the Minnesota Meeting 2006 series on "Opportunity for All: Closing the Racial Disparities Gap in Minnesota."	$5,000 2006
Minneapolis Foundation the Minnesota Dream Fund throughout rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2006
Minneapolis Foundation sponsorship forthe 2007-08 Minnesota Meeting series.	$5,000 2007
Minneapolis Foundation the 2009 Minnesota Meeting series throughout rural Minnesota.	$5,000 2009
Minneapolis Foundation the Bottom Line Fund report.	$25,000 2009
Minneapolis Institute of Arts our sustaining contribution to bring collections and expertise to teachers and students in rural Minnesota through the ArtReach Centers in Grand Rapids, New York Mills, Owatonna and Duluth.	$25,000 2000
Minneapolis Institute of Arts sustaining assistance to bring its collections and expertise to teachers and students in rural Minnesota through the ArtReach Centers in Grand Rapids, New York Mills, Owatonna and Duluth.	$25,000 2001
Minneapolis Institute of Arts sustaining assistance for the ArtsReach Centers in Greater Minnesota.	$25,000 2002
Minnesota 4-H Foundation the Blandin Youth Leadership for Vital Communities Initiative.	$715,000 2000
Minnesota Campus Compact two regional planning sessions to improve the college success rate of low-income students and students of color in rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2008
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women the Women of Color and Native Women's Leadership Project.	$10,000 2008
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women the Women of Color and Native Women's Leadership Project throughout rural Minnesota.	$10,000 2009
Minnesota Community Foundation launching the GiveMN online fund raising tool in Itasca County.	$46,000 2009
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc the Nonprofit Broadband Initiative.	$105,000 2001
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc nonprofit capacity building initiatives throughout rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2007
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc scholarships for three participants from northern Minnesota to attend MCN's 2007 annual conference.	$441 2007
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc building capacity of local nonprofits by offering educational opportunities in the Itasca County area.	$9,785 2008
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc offering the Recession-Year Financial Leadership workshop to Itasca County area nonprofit leaders free of charge.	$1,750 2009
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc membership renewal for 2009.	$875 2009
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization.	$21,900 2000
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization during 2001.	$24,400 2000
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization during 2002.	$21,900 2001
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization.	$21,900 2002
Minnesota Council on Foundations sustaining membership assistance during 2004.	$19,400 2003
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization during 2005.	$21,900 2004
Minnesota Council on Foundations sustaining assistance for membership within organization during 2006.	$21,900 2005
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership assistance during 2007.	$21,900 2006
Minnesota Council on Foundations of the 2007 annual conference.	$7,500 2007
Minnesota Council on Foundations 40 MGO deluxe subscriptions.	$8,320 2007
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership in your organization during 2008 and 2009.	$41,300 2007
Minnesota Council on Foundations 27 deluxe MGO subscriptions for Blandin Foundation grantees.	$6,318 2008
Minnesota Council on Foundations sponsorship of the 2009 annual meeting of members.	$3,000 2009
Minnesota Council on Foundations 21 deluxe subscriptions to MGO for Blandin grantees.	$4,914 2009
Minnesota Council on Foundations membership assistance in 2010 and 2011.	$38,850 2009
Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. drug and violence prevention programs to K-12 students in rural Minnesota.	$2,500 2006
Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. programming support for northern Minnesota.	$2,500 2009
Minnesota Dept Employment & Economic Dev sponsorship of the 24th annual Minnesota Development Conference in October 2009.	$500 2009
Minnesota E-Democracy expanding rural voices through online citizen engagement and citizen media throughout rural Minnesota.	$49,000 2007
Minnesota Education Equity Partnership expanding college access for low-income and minority populations in rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2007
Minnesota Environmental Partnership public opinion research on forest productivity issues.	$16,000 2009
Minnesota Forest Resources Council the Working Forestland Conservation Initiative throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2007
Minnesota Head Start Association, Inc. the Minnesota Great Start Project.	$950 2007
Minnesota Historical Society acquisition of Sylvan Point and construction of a four-season, public interpretive trail.	$625,000 2001
Minnesota Logger Education Program the Advanced Training for Logging Professionals project as part of the Vital Forests/Vital Communities initiative.	$199,000 2004
Minnesota Logger Education Program implement recommendations from the Task Force.	$40,000 2009
Minnesota News Council a convening for citizen journalists and local e-democracy practitioners on June 4-5, 2008, at the University of Minnesota.	$14,000 2008
Minnesota Newspaper Foundation assistance to operate the Editors and Publishers Leadership Program.	$225,000 2007
Minnesota Orchestral Association sustaining support for the Young People's Concerts and Chamber Group Residencies in rural Minnesota for the 2001-02 season.	$30,000 2000
Minnesota Orchestral Association sustaining assistance for Young People's Concerts and Chamber Group Residencies in rural Minnesota for the 2002-03 season.	$30,000 2001
Minnesota Orchestral Association sustaining assistance for Young People's Concerts and Chamber Group Residencies in rural Minnesota for the 2003-04 season.	$30,000 2002
Minnesota Project implementing renewable energy and energy efficient projects that promotes rural economic development.	$80,000 2003
Minnesota Project continued assistance for the Clean Energy Resource Team project in rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2005
Minnesota Public Radio continuation funding for Mainstreet Radio.	$1,500,000 2001
Minnesota Public Radio continued assistance of "Mainstreet Radio".	$550,000 2004
Minnesota Public Radio creating a five-part radio and Internet series on the economic future of rural Minnesota communities.	$52,000 2005
Minnesota Public Radio continued assistance to provide news coverage to residents throughout rural Minnesota.	$310,000 2006
Minnesota Public Radio sponsorship of the Healthy Community/Healthy Journalism conference on April 19-22, 2006.	$500 2006
Minnesota Public Radio continued assistance to deliver news programming to rural communities throughout Minnesota.	$650,000 2007
Minnesota Public Radio continued assistance to deliver news programming to rural communities throughout Minnesota	$125,000 2009
Minnesota Rural Education Association school improvement and community engagement training for 10-12 rural school districts in Minnesota.	$50,000 2006
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. increasing the demand for broadband services in rural communities throughout Minnesota.	$25,500 2003
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. assistance for the 2003 Minnesota Rural Summit.	$5,000 2003
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. the 2004 and 2005 Rural Summits.	$90,000 2004
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. the 2006 Minnesota Rural Summit and Symposium on Small Towns.	$10,000 2006
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. convening and coordinating the creation of the Minnesota Office of Entrepreneurship.	$7,500 2006
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. the 2007 MN Rual Summit.	$20,000 2007
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. the Minnesota Community Pride competition.	$1,000 2009
Minnesota Wood Campaign, Inc. stage II of the Wood Campaign's Joint Marketing and Branding Venture.	$100,000 2004
Minnesota Wood Campaign, Inc. continued assistance for education and planning throughout rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2007
Minnesota Wood Education Project the 2005 Goods from the Woods initiative in Itasca County.	$76,000 2004
Minnesota Wood Education Project matching funds for the USDA grant for the North Woods Education Project.	$15,000 2005
Minnesota Wood Education Project the 2006 Good from the Woods initiative in Itasca County.	$65,000 2005
Minnesota Wood Education Project the 2007 programming for the North Woods Education Project.	$10,000 2006
Minnesota Wood Education Project the 2007 and 2008 Goods from the Woods initiative in Itasca County.	$110,500 2007
Minnesota Wood Education Project the FSC Group certification program efforts throughout rural Minnesota.	$90,000 2008
Minnesota Wood Education Project the Goods from the Woods event in 2009.	$15,000 2009
Minnesota Wood Education Project Goods from the Woods in 2010.	$8,000 2009
MinnPost start-up funding for a new on-line media outlet to bolster reporting capacity throughout rural Minnesota.	$225,000 2008
Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center operating support.	$10,000 2008
Mixed Blood Theatre Company touring performances in rural Minnesota communities and schools.	$20,000 2000
Mixed Blood Theatre Company sustaining assistance for touring performances in rural Minnesota communities and schools.	$20,000 2001
Mixed Blood Theatre Company sustaining assistance for touring performances in rural Minnesota communities and schools.	$20,000 2002
MN Alliance for Arts in Education the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program.	$10,000 2000
MN Alliance for Arts in Education sustaining assistance for the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program.	$10,000 2001
MN Alliance for Arts in Education sustaining assistance for your Comprehensive Arts Planning Program.	$10,000 2002
MN American Indian Chamber of Commerce the 2008 Minnesota Indian Business Conference.	$500 2008
MN American Indian Chamber of Commerce the Minnesota Indian Business Conference being held October 28-29, 2008.	$1,000 2008
MN Assn for Volunteer Administration the Volunteer Resources Leadership Initiative.	$10,000 2007
MN Association of School Administrators implementation of school improvement and community engagement training.	$50,000 2006
MN Chapter American Planning Association delivery of training sessions to three rural sites in Minnesota.	$4,818 2007
MN Child Care Resource & Referral Networ the TEACH program in Itasca County as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$14,000 2002
MN Chippewa Tribe a business development center to target Native American entrepreneurs throughout rural Minnesota.	$90,000 2008
MN Community Capital Fund start-up assistance for the Minnesota Community Capital Fund.	$200,000 2003
MN Counties Research Foundation the Leadership Cohort Program.	$20,000 2008
MN Department of Corrections - St. Paul the Challenge Incarceration Program Sewing Program.	$250 2007
MN Dept of Children, Families & Learning continuing the work of the GreenPrint Council from 2000-2002.	$102,476 2000
MN Dept of Children, Families & Learning an Educational Leadership program throughout rural Minnesota.	$346,000 2001
MN Dept of Natural Resources Phase II and Phase III of the State's Generic Environmental Impact Statement on Timber Harvesting throughout rural Minnesota.	$47,000 2004
MN Diversified Industries capital assistance for a rotary die cutter to increase efficiency and productivity at the Grand Rapids plant.	$240,000 2002
MN Diversified Industries capital support to expand plastic and conversion operations at the Grand Rapids plant.	$2,500,000 2004
MN Diversified Industries providing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities and other disadvantages in the Itasca County area.	$100,000 2007
MN Diversified Industries bridge financing for the Grand Rapids and Hibbing facilities.	$1,000,000 2007
MN High Technology Foundation the Computers for Schools project for rural school districts in Minnesota.	$800,000 2000
MN Senior Federation the Senior Partners Care program for Itasca County including Hill City, Remer, Northome and Blackduck.	$1,000 2009
MN Sesquicentennial Commission Minnesota's 150th anniversary.	$30,000 2008
MN Shooting Sports Education Center matching corporate sponsorships during 2004.	$40,000 2004
MN Shooting Sports Education Center technical assistance and to develop a mission and vision statement for the facility.	$2,700 2009
MN State Colleges & Universities Fdn the Northern Minnesota College Readiness Partnership.	$225,000 2008
MN West Community/Tech Col-Granite Falls developing and implementing the Worthington Center for Information and Training in animal-based bioscience within an animal-based Bioscience Technology Research Park.	$134,000 2003
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol capital assistance for safety equipment at Mt. Itasca Ski Hill.	$5,500 2003
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol a donation towards communication equipment for Mount Itasca Ski Patrol.	$500 2005
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol communication and first aid equipment for the Ski Patrol.	$500 2007
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol first-aid supplies and safety equipment equipment for the Mount Itasca Ski Patrol.	$500 2008
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol first aid supplies and equipment.	$500 2009
Mount Itasca Ski Patrol first aid supplies and equipment.	$500 2009
Native Americans in Philanthropy membership at the Caribou Clan level.	$750 2008
Naytahwaush Community Foundation efforts to break the generational poverty for the first time in a rural and reservation setting utilizing Dr. Terrie Rose's Baby's Space model in rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2008
NE MN Higher Education District the 4th annual Rural Community College Alliance conference.	$4,000 2005
North Central Minnesota Farm & Antique Association capital assistance to renovate and preserve two historic buildings for educational and cultural purposes in Itasca County.	$10,000 2007
North Homes Inc the "Your Choice, Our Voice" Teen Court project.	$25,000 2000
North Homes Inc staff training in using gender-responsive and restorative justice interventions.	$7,000 2007
North Shore Trade & Tech Project linking educational opportunities for North Shore youth and adults to the current workfroce realities in northeastern Minnesota.	$45,000 2007
North Star Community Dev Corp the Project Provider 2000 project as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$9,383 2002
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. your microenterprise development program in Itasca County.	$105,000 2001
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. continued assisance of the microenterprise and small business development program in Itasca County.	$50,000 2004
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. continued assistance to provide business planning training and access to financing for unemployed and underemployed people in Itasca County who wish to start small businesses.	$80,000 2005
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. a business plan to implement the Entrepreneurial League System in northeast Minnesota.	$50,000 2006
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. implementation of the Northland Entrepreneur Development System throughout rural Minnesota.	$250,000 2007
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. providing business planning training and access to financing for unemployed and underemployed men and women in Itasca County.	$90,000 2007
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. continued assistance to provide business planning training and access to financing for unemployed and underemployed men and women in Itasca County.	$110,000 2009
Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training graduate credits for local teachers interning with the Regional Applied Math Project.	$10,000 2006
Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training contracting with a facilitator to conduct sessions to improve communications between collaborative partners within the Itasca Resource Center in Grand Rapids.	$4,100 2007
Northeast Service Cooperative conducting a feasibility study of a community open infrastructure fiber optic network in northeast Minnesota.	$34,000 2005
Northeast Service Cooperative a planning effort to determine the feasibility of Mesabi area schools forming a collaborative.	$6,500 2008
Northeast Service Cooperative sponsorship for the 10th anniversary of the Disability Mentoring Day in Duluth, MN.	$1,000 2009
Northern Community Radio KAXE your organization.	$35,000 2000
Northern Community Radio KAXE your organization.	$35,000 2000
Northern Community Radio KAXE your organization.	$35,000 2001
Northern Community Radio KAXE capital assistance to construct new studios and corporate headquarters.	$350,000 2002
Northern Community Radio KAXE your organization in 2004.	$35,000 2003
Northern Community Radio KAXE sustaining assistance in 2005.	$40,000 2004
Northern Community Radio KAXE sustaining assistance for news programming throughout the Itasca County area.	$45,000 2005
Northern Community Radio KAXE sponsorship of the Healthy Community/Healthy Journalism conference on April 19-22, 2006.	$644 2006
Northern Community Radio KAXE participation in the Journalism That Matters forum.	$1,000 2006
Northern Community Radio KAXE sustaining assistance for news programming throughout Itasca County during 2007.	$45,000 2006
Northern Community Radio KAXE creating a regional web site comprised of several local community sites to encourage interactive media in Itasca County.	$25,000 2007
Northern Community Radio KAXE sustaining assistance for news programming throughout Itasca County in 2008 and 2009.	$90,000 2007
Northern Community Radio KAXE training businesses and organizations build web sites, on-line technologies, blog and to develop a regional network of community web sites across Itasca County	$124,000 2008
Northern Community Radio KAXE hosting the StoryCorps residency during August and September 2008.	$5,990 2008
Northern Community Radio KAXE sustaining assistance for news programming throughout Itasca County in 2010 and 2011.	$100,000 2009
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board the Rural Community Coordinator.	$14,000 2000
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board continuation funding for the Edge of the Wilderness Community Coordinator.	$40,000 2000
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board continued assistance of the Rural Community Coordinator in the Edge of the Wilderness area.	$10,000 2003
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board capital assistance for the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center.	$70,000 2005
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$6,450 2005
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board developing a comprehensive plan for the Edge of the Wilderness area.	$8,500 2007
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center improvement project.	$5,000 2009
Northern Lights Community School the Minnesota Planetarium visit.	$1,000 2008
Northern Lights Community School bringing in Dr. Whitley to speak on adolescent motivation and underachievement.	$3,000 2008
Northern Lights Community School bringing in Dr. Randy Ryder for training on the Wisconsin Learning and Thinking Assessment (WiLATA).	$1,000 2009
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc your organization.	$10,000 2000
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc your organization.	$15,000 2000
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc your organization.	$15,000 2001
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance for your March and August fund drives.	$15,000 2002
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance for your March and August fund drives during 2004.	$15,000 2003
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance as matching support for your March and August fund drives throughout northern and central Minnesota.	$15,000 2004
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance as matching support for your station's March and August membership drives in rural Minnesota.	$15,000 2005
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance for programming and services in the northern region of Minnesota.	$15,000 2006
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc supplemental sustaining support for 2007.	$5,000 2007
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance for programming and services in the northern region of Minnesota.	$50,000 2007
Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc sustaining assistance for programming and services in the northern region of Minnesota.	$50,000 2009
Northfield Area United Way, Inc. project assistance for the HealthFinders Collaborative to address under-insured issues for immigrant populations in the Faribault and Northfield regions.	$75,000 2005
Northland Area Family Service Center energy assistance needs in the Remer/Longville area.	$4,116 2009
Northland Area Family Service Center a thrift store in Remer.	$1,000 2009
Northland Community College a retention specialist for nursing program students from the White Earth Reservation.	$40,000 2008
Northland Counseling Center Inc providing psychiatric services to the Itasca County area.	$221,000 2000
Northland Counseling Center Inc the third annual Walk with Mental Illness for Itasca County.	$250 2005
Northland Counseling Center Inc the fourth annual "Walk for the Mind."	$250 2006
Northland Counseling Center Inc annual walk for mental health educational awareness.	$250 2007
Northland Counseling Center Inc an outdoor complex for Kiesler House.	$5,000 2007
Northland Counseling Center Inc capital improvements to the facility, grounds and Kiesler House.	$49,000 2008
Northland Counseling Center Inc Upgrades for Midway Villa	$10,000 2009
Northland Foundation continuation funding for the annual KIDS PLUS conferences.	$67,500 2000
Northland Foundation expanding the KIDS PLUS Youth Leadership Training Initiative in four northeastern Minnesota communities.	$120,000 2000
Northland Foundation continued sponsorship of the KIDS PLUS Conference in 2004.	$10,000 2003
Northland Foundation of the annual KIDS PLUS conference in 2005.	$10,000 2005
Northland Foundation a parent education component as part of the early childhood screening program.	$5,000 2005
Northland Foundation of the Regional Kindergarten Transition Summit.	$5,000 2007
Northland Foundation the Northeastern Minnesota Early Childhood Summit to be held April 1, 2008.	$5,000 2008
Northland Foundation the Northland Village Assisted Living Initiative throughout rural Minnesota.	$25,000 2008
Northland Foundation Business Ownership Succession training.	$2,500 2008
Northland Foundation the 2009 Northeastern Minnesota Early Childhood Summit.	$5,000 2008
Northland Foundation the AGE to age: bringing generations together initiative throughout rural Minnesota.	$45,000 2009
Northland Institute start-up assistance of the Minnesota Community Capital Fund.	$50,000 2002
Northland Institute sponsorship of the Northland Executive Business Forum series.	$5,000 2006
Northland Institute developing a Minnesota Employee Ownership Fund throughout rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2007
Northwest Indian Community Development Center matching assistance to partner with Walker area schools to promote and encourage cultural diversity within the Walker area.	$50,000 2005
Northwest Indian Community Development Center helping Native American youth succeed in school by providing community-based mentors and incentives in the Walker Hackensack Akeley High School and Chief Bug-o-Nay-Ge-Shig school in Bena.	$150,000 2006
Northwest Minnesota Foundation flood recovery efforts in Roseau, Minnesota.	$10,000 2002
Northwest Minnesota Foundation a project coordinator for the Ingenuity Frontier program.	$50,000 2006
Northwest Minnesota Foundation start-up assistance for technical support and to launch innovations to grow the economy in northwest Minnesota.	$300,000 2008
Northwest Regional Dev Commission the Community Partnership's worker training initiative.	$25,000 2008
Northwest Technical College Minnesota State Colleges & Universities the Project Graduate program.	$10,000 2009
Occupational Development Center Inc capital assistance for improvements to your Hibbing and Virginia buildings.	$50,000 2006
Occupational Development Center Inc capital assistance to relocate production operations in rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2008
Pengilly Booster Club fencing for the Pengilly Baseball Park and playground equipment for the Marble Veteran Park.	$3,000 2009
Pine Point Community Council an Ojibwe language revitalization program on the White Earth Reservation as part of the rural quick start program.	$4,941 2009
Prairie Net Consortium the Get Broadband program in the Marshall and surrounding region.	$12,500 2004
Project Linus Northern MN Chapter the Northern Minnesota Chapter of Project Linus.	$250 2007
Propel Nonprofits offering a continuum of services to Itasca County nonprofit organizations.	$50,000 2009
Rabideau Conservation Academy & Learning Center, Inc. retaining a project coordinator to develop the Rabideau Conservation Academy and Learning Center.	$100,000 2007
RAIN Source Capital Inc. the 6th annual RAIN Maker Conference being held September 23-24, 2009.	$5,000 2009
Rainy River Community College the Get Broadband program in the International Falls area.	$15,000 2004
Ready for K early childhood advocacy training, policy training, communications consultation and business enlistment in rural Minnesota.	$73,457 2003
Ready for K continued assistance to promote and improve school readiness throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2004
Ready for K promoting and improving school readiness throughout rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2007
Ready for K continued assistance to promote and improve school readiness throughout rural Minnesota.	$150,000 2009
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Native American youth programs within the Red Lake community.	$125,000 2005
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians your community mobilization efforts.	$1,000 2006
Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club general operating assistance for the Boys and Girls Club in Red Lake.	$10,000 2008
Redwood Area Communities Foundation the Green Energy and Workforce Exploration teams.	$5,000 2007
Redwood Area Communities Foundation improving academic performance, attendance and graduation rates of Native American high school students in the Redwood Falls area.	$25,000 2008
Regents of The University of Minnesota assistance to study the economic landscape of five rural communities in Minnesota.	$24,860 2006
Regents of The University of Minnesota the study on family forest owner participation in the Sustainable Forest Incentive Act.	$50,000 2006
Regents of The University of Minnesota the Community Assistantship Program throughout rural Minnesota in 2007 and 2008.	$15,000 2007
Regents of The University of Minnesota reducing carbon emissions and increase sequestration in Minnesota's forests, farms and other land areas throughout rural Minnesota.	$45,000 2007
Regents of The University of Minnesota the annual policy conference for the Minnesota Legislature.	$10,000 2008
Regents of The University of Minnesota identifying forest biomass demand for current and planned wood energy and biofuels applications throughout rural Minnesota.	$20,000 2009
Regents of The University of Minnesota fellowships for The Forum for the Practice of Leadership Development series this fall.	$1,000 2009
Regents of The University of Minnesota the 4th annual "One Minnesota" Legislative Policy conference being held February 10, 2010.	$10,000 2009
Region Nine Area Inc your planning efforts to establish a Rural Legacy Community Foundation.	$10,000 2006
Region Nine Development Commission working with the Minnesota Design Team to develop a strategy for Gaylord's economic future.	$5,000 2008
Reif Arts Council continuation funding for program and operating support.	$270,000 2000
Reif Arts Council project assistance for the Guthrie Theatre Residency.	$25,000 2001
Reif Arts Council continued operating assistance and programming.	$270,000 2001
Reif Arts Council continued assistance for programs and operations.	$280,000 2004
Reif Arts Council capital assistacne to make improvements to the facility and matching support for the Reif Endowment Fund.	$500,000 2004
Reif Arts Council continued operating support to provide arts programming to residents in Itasca County and throughout rural Minnesota.	$290,000 2005
Reif Arts Council teacher training workshops for Itasca County area school districts.	$3,650 2007
Reif Arts Council continued assistance to provide arts programming to residents in Itasca County and throughout rural Minnesota.	$310,000 2008
Reif Arts Council Partners in Education teacher training workshops.	$6,735 2008
Reif Arts Council continued collaborations to share information and resources among Itasca County arts organizations.	$14,500 2009
Reif Arts Council the "Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian" performance held on October 25, 2009.	$250 2009
Renewing the Countryside II the Green Routes sustainable tourism initiative.	$30,000 2006
Renewing the Countryside II planning and implementation for the Journeys with First Nations sustainable tourism marketing initiative throughout rural Minnesota	$50,000 2008
Riverwood Healthcare Center & Comm Fdn a Balanced Scorecard for the hospital and clinic facilities in Aitkin.	$5,000 2005
Rural Health Resource Center further developing training materials created for the Blandin Health Care Leadership Program.	$750,000 2005
Rural Renewable Energy Alliance renewable energy manufacturing on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation.	$50,000 2008
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank your organization.	$25,000 2000
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank your organization.	$25,000 2000
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank capital assistance to construct a new Food Bank facility.	$500,000 2001
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for your organization.	$30,000 2002
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank your organization during 2004.	$40,000 2003
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank capital assistance for the Food Bank facility.	$125,000 2004
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank operating assistance for the Community Cafe.	$10,000 2004
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for Food Bank operations in Itasca County.	$40,000 2004
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for Food Bank operations in Itasca County.	$50,000 2005
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for Food Bank operations in Itasca County during 2007.	$50,000 2006
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for Food Bank operations during 2008 and 2009 in Itasca County.	$100,000 2007
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank food delivery subsidies in the Itasca County area.	$40,000 2008
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank buying books for low-income youth for holiday gifts.	$350 2008
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank the 2009 Hunger Study	$2,000 2009
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank covering the cost of busing third and fourth graders to the MacRostie Art Center to create and glaze bowls for the 2009 Empty Bowls Project.	$1,000 2009
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank sustaining assistance for Food Bank operations during 2010 and 2011 in Itasca County.	$100,000 2009
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank the Kids Packs to Go Backpack Program in Itasca County.	$3,000 2009
Sibley County your capital campaign for the Sibley Community Partners project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$400,000 2001
Sibley County the Sibley Community Partners project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$92,959 2001
Sibley County Phase II of the Sibley Community Partners project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$43,709 2002
Sleepy Eye Economic Dev Authority Get Broadband program in the Sleepy Eye area.	$10,000 2005
Sota Tec Fund your research and technology program with the University of Minnesota.	$820,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund your administrative expenses to carry out the research and technology program with the University of Minnesota during 2000.	$456,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund the business development program to cover costs of technical assistance expenses directly related to individual research projects and the costs of commercializing products resulting from the research and technology transfer program.	$255,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund continuing your research and technology program with the U of MN.	$820,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund your administrative expenses to carry out your research and technology program with the University of Minnesota during 2001.	$456,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund the business development program to cover costs of technical assistance expenses directly related to individual research projects and the costs of commercializing products resulting from the research and technology transfer program.	$255,000 2000
Sota Tec Fund your organization to carry out the research and technology program with the University of Minnesota during 2002.	$496,000 2001
Sota Tec Fund the business development program to cover costs of technical assistance expenses directly related to individual research projects and the costs of commercializing products resulting from the research and technology transfer.	$235,000 2001
Sota Tec Fund continuing your research and technology program with the U of MN.	$800,000 2001
South Ctrl Itasca Co. Intergmtl Plan/Bd start-up and operating assistance to address common land use and governmental issues.	$100,000 2000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation the Business Recovery Fund to assist southeastern Minnesota businesses affected by the recent flood.	$250,000 2007
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation the Regional Competitiveness Project throughout southern Minnesota.	$45,000 2008
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation increasing the success of new immigrant/minority individuals in the southern region of Minnesota.	$75,000 2008
Southwest Initiative Foundation researching the feasibility of a communitywide folk music festival in the Hutchinson area.	$1,250 2007
Southwest Initiative Foundation the Entrepreneurship Initiative.	$50,000 2008
Special Olympics Minnesota continuation assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2001
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2002
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics Program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2003
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics Program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2004
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2005
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$30,000 2006
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$60,000 2007
Special Olympics Minnesota sustaining assistance for the Special Olympics program in Itasca County.	$60,000 2009
St Louis County Heritage & Arts the Depot Outreach program.	$18,000 2000
St Louis County Heritage & Arts sustaining assistance for the Depot Outreach Program.	$18,000 2001
St. Joseph's Parish Super Simple Science Night as part of the Children First! 2005 Celebration of the Young Child.	$400 2005
St. Joseph's Parish Super Simple Science Night as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child event in Itasca County.	$400 2006
St. Louis County Social Services the Second Step Curriculum as part of the Children First! Initiative in Itasca County.	$4,143 2000
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra sustaining assistance for touring and educational performances in rural Minnesota communities.	$30,000 2000
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra sustaining assistance for touring and educational performances in rural Minnesota communities.	$30,000 2001
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra sustaining assistance for touring and educational performances in rural Minnesota communities.	$30,000 2002
Star of the North Figure Skating Club Children First! 2005 Star of the North New Year's Eve Skating Party.	$1,000 2005
Star of the North Figure Skating Club the Children's First 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2006
Star of the North Figure Skating Club the Children First 2007 New Year's Eve Ice Skating Party on Monday, December 31.	$1,000 2007
Star of the North Figure Skating Club the New Year's Eve Ice Skating Party as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2008
Star of the North Figure Skating Club Star of the North Skating Party as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$1,000 2009
Star of The North Humane Society capital assistance and Pets for Seniors project.	$51,000 2002
Star of The North Humane Society capital assistance for the animal shelter.	$2,000 2003
Star of The North Humane Society strategic planning activities.	$4,000 2009
State Services For The Blind senior outreach efforts in the Itasca County area.	$2,500 2006
Steele County Food Shelf the "Bridges Out of Poverty" seminar.	$2,742 2005
Stevens County Economic Imp Commission implementation of the Get Broadband program	$15,000 2005
Stevens County Economic Imp Commission assisting local nonprofits in the goal implementation phase following the September 2009 summit being organized by Resource Connections.	$2,000 2009
Stevens County Historical Society Phase III of the Prairie Renaissance Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$225,000 2002
Support Within Reach your organization.	$10,000 2000
Support Within Reach your organization.	$15,000 2000
Support Within Reach your organization.	$15,000 2001
Support Within Reach your organization.	$20,000 2002
Support Within Reach your organization in 2004.	$20,000 2003
Support Within Reach sustaining assistance to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence and prevention education in Itasca County.	$25,000 2004
Support Within Reach sustaining assistance to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence and prevention education in Itasca County.	$30,000 2005
Support Within Reach sustaining assistance to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence and prevention education in Itasca County.	$30,000 2006
Support Within Reach sustaining assistance to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence and prevention education in Itasca County.	$60,000 2007
Support Within Reach sustaining assistance to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence and prevention education in Itasca County.	$70,000 2009
Support Within Reach strategic planning and merger expenses with Sexual Assault Services of Aitkin County.	$2,500 2009
The Advocates for Human Rights the human rights One Voice Minnesota project throughout rural Minnesota.	$50,000 2007
The Advocates for Human Rights the human rights One Voice Minnesota project throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2008
The Conservation Fund retaining the services of the Conservation Fund's senior advisor to the Forest Legacy Partnership in Itasca County.	$20,000 2005
The Conservation Fund the Outdoor Heritage Fund, to purchase a conservation easement on private forests in the Itasca area for non-forest use.	$150,000 2008
The Conservation Fund the Outdoor Heritage Fund in Itasca County.	$7,000,000 2009
The Creativity Tank Art for All and All for Art! as part of the 2006 Celebration of the Young Child.	$485 2006
The Creativity Tank the Young Artist Open House in conjunction with the 2007 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$470 2007
The Creativity Tank the Children First 2007 New Year celebration on Saturday, December 15, for the Faces of Winter workshop.	$400 2007
The Creativity Tank Paper Garden art project as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$480 2008
The Creativity Tank Got Game! as part of the 2008 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$430 2008
The Creativity Tank the Who Am I? and Got Game? events as part of Children First 2008 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$700 2008
The Creativity Tank Art 'n Air as part of the 2009 Celebration of the Young Child in Itasca County.	$420 2009
The Creativity Tank Funky Felting and Rug Stomp/Hot Chocolate Winter Book as part of the Children First 2009 New Year's Eve Celebration in Itasca County.	$925 2009
The Crossing Arts Alliance continued operating assistance as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$25,000 2002
The Loft continuing the "Minnesota Literature Live" program throughout rural Minnesota communities.	$20,000 2000
The Loft continuing the "Minnesota Literature Live" program throughout rural Minnesota communities.	$20,000 2001
The Loft sustaining assistance for "Minnesota Literature Live" program throughout rural Minnesota communities.	$20,000 2002
The Nature Conservancy - Minneapolis assistance to launch a Forest Legacy Partnership in the Itasca County area.	$5,965,893 2005
The Nature Conservancy - Minneapolis the Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership with the McKnight Foundation throughout rural Minnesota.	$1,000,000 2007
The Nature Conservancy - Minneapolis the Minnesota Forest Legacy Partnership from funding from the Bush Foundation throughout rural Minnesota.	$750,000 2008
The Northspan Group, Inc. facilitation of the Range Readiness Initiative.	$20,000 2007
The Northspan Group, Inc. annual membership dues for the Blandin Foundation.	$1,000 2008
The Northspan Group, Inc. continued facilitation of the Range Readiness Initiative.	$5,000 2009
The People Connection, Inc. implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$15,000 2005
Todd County the Todd County Together project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$115,200 2000
Todd County Phase II of the Todd County Together project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$242,000 2001
Todd County Phase III of the Todd County Together Project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$59,600 2002
Todd County implementation of the Get Broadband program.	$11,000 2005
Town of Lawrence capital assistance for playground equipment.	$16,930 2001
Town of Tofte technical assistance to help the community with its economic development planning.	$5,000 2005
Township of Marcell capital assistance for playground equipment in the Marcell public recreation area.	$2,000 2009
Traverse County the Traverse County Communities Uniting in Partnership project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$70,250 2002
True Friends your service to Itasca County residents.	$1,700 2000
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County residents.	$1,700 2000
True Friends sustaining assistance to serve residents of Itasca County.	$1,700 2001
True Friends sustaining assistance for residents of Itasca County.	$1,700 2002
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County residents during 2004.	$1,700 2003
True Friends sustaining assistance to allow Itasca County disabled youth to participate in Camp Friendship activities.	$1,700 2004
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County disabled youth to participate in camp activities.	$2,000 2005
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County disabled youth to participate in camp activities.	$2,500 2006
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County disabled youth to participate in camp activities.	$5,000 2007
True Friends sustaining assistance for Itasca County disabled youth to participate in camp activities.	$6,000 2009
Trust for Public Land your program-related investment for the Harbor Park project in Grand Marais.	$126,000 2000
Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. the Citizens' Forum: Minnesota Competitiveness Project.	$150,000 2000
U of M Carlson School of Management sponsorship of the 2009 Minnesota Cup, Clean and Green Division.	$5,000 2009
U of M Extension the Northwoods Food Project.	$1,000 2008
U of M Extension the upcoming conference on "How History Affects American Indian Family Dynamics: Implications for our Work with Children and Youth."	$1,000 2009
U of M North Central Research & Outreach Center your "Regeneration dynamics of aspen and birch: Seedling growth and morphological development under ideal conditions and competition with a greenhouse."	$54,300 2000
U of M North Central Research & Outreach Center developing a Reproductive Biotechnology Center in Grand Rapids.	$55,000 2004
U of M North Central Research & Outreach Center continuing the research work of the Reproduction Biotechnology Center in Itasca County.	$175,000 2006
U of MN - Morris, Center for Small Towns continuation funding for the Community University Partnership as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership	$187,000 2001
U of MN Department of Forest Resources demonstration of a bio-baler across rural communities in Minnesota	$2,500 2009
U of MN Extension Itasca County operating assistance for the Itasca County 4-H program during 2005.	$2,500 2004
U of MN Extension Itasca County the 2008 Woodland Owners and Users Conference.	$4,000 2008
U of MN Humphrey School Public Affairs planning assistance for public policy/leadership issues for the public good in rural communities.	$76,116 2000
U of MN Humphrey School Public Affairs the "First in Family" policy dialogue being held January 2009.	$5,000 2008
U of MN Humphrey School Public Affairs a study on transportation options for residents with limited resources in the Itasca County area.	$49,350 2009
U of MN, College of Natural Resources developing a certification framework for Minnesota's nonindustrial private forests as part of the Public Policy & Engagement effort.	$178,828 2004
United Way of 1,000 Lakes your organization.	$10,000 2000
United Way of 1,000 Lakes your organization in 2001.	$10,000 2000
United Way of 1,000 Lakes administrative expenses in 2002.	$10,000 2001
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance for your organization.	$10,000 2002
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance in support of administrative expenses in 2004.	$20,000 2003
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance in support of administration in 2005.	$20,000 2004
United Way of 1,000 Lakes increasing the capacity of nonprofits by offering educational opportunities in the Itasca County area.	$9,700 2004
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance in support of operations during 2006.	$25,000 2005
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance for administration during 2007.	$20,000 2006
United Way of 1,000 Lakes covering costs associated with a forum to end poverty held on September 27-28, 2007.	$1,150 2007
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance in support of administration during 2008 and 2009 in Itasca County.	$44,000 2007
United Way of 1,000 Lakes the health and human service needs assessment in Itasca County.	$10,000 2007
United Way of 1,000 Lakes sustaining assistance in support of administration during 2010 and 2011 in Itasca County.	$44,000 2009
University of Minnesota the bio-fiber conference being held September 22, 2005, in Grand Rapids.	$3,000 2005
University of Minnesota Duluth the Indian Mental Health Training Project.	$8,961 2007
University of Minnesota Duluth raising awareness of the Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership program at the University of MN-Duluth.	$15,000 2008
University of Minnesota Duluth the Native Youth Leadership Program in rural Minnesota.	$462,420 2009
University of Minnesota Extension Service of a nutrition curriculum for the Teenage Parent Program of Itasca County as a result of the Children First! Initiative.	$3,129 2000
University of Minnesota Foundation project development and implementation of the Laurentian Vision Partnership.	$50,000 2001
University of Minnesota Foundation a Retail Sales Analysis Data Base to be used by rural communities in Minnesota.	$11,000 2003
University of Minnesota Foundation Minnesota Minute public service announcements and online video blog for Minnesota's Sesquicentennial.	$75,000 2007
University of Minnesota Foundation the Wild Rice Symposium.	$500 2009
University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute the Iron Range Aggregate Materials Commercialization project.	$10,000 2003
University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute the development of a full-scale model/prototype that provides innovative housing solutions in rural Minnesota.	$10,000 2004
University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute the Product Development Fund to enhance economic growth in northeastern Minnesota.	$150,000 2007
University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute FEMA review of the emergency housing concept.	$15,000 2008
University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute an initial FEMA review of containerized emergency housing developed by NRRI.	$15,000 2008
Vermilion Community College the Get Broadband program in the Ely area.	$15,000 2004
VFW Post 1720 capital assistance to purchase a new van for transporting veterans to VA hospitals in St. Cloud and Minneapolis.	$10,000 2005
VocalEssence the Plymouth Ensemble residency in Grand Rapids.	$30,000 2001
VocalEssence educational workshops and concerts in Virginia, Grand Rapids and Hibbing.	$5,000 2006
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. your organization.	$6,500 2000
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$6,500 2000
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$6,500 2001
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$6,500 2002
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$6,500 2003
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$6,500 2004
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts Program in Itasca County.	$7,500 2005
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$10,000 2006
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2007
Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America, Inc. sustaining assistance for the Boy Scouts program in Itasca County.	$20,000 2009
Wadena Development Authority implementation of the Get Broadband program	$15,000 2005
Walker Area Community Foundation start-up and operating costs of the Walker Area Community Foundation.	$23,045 2003
Walker Art Center ArtsNet Minnesota.	$23,000 2000
Walker Art Center sustaining assistance to support ArtsNet Minnesota.	$23,000 2001
Walker Art Center sustaining assistance to support ArtsNet Minnesota.	$19,800 2002
Wells Academy expanding the job training program for Native American people.	$50,000 2008
West Central Initiative technical assistance for the Refugee and Immigrant Economic Development Center to establish an International Market Plaza for the west central region of Minnesota.	$5,000 2005
West Central Initiative the Building Healthcare project in west central Minnesota.	$50,000 2006
White Earth Land Recovery Project assistance to address native food systems and compliance with food certification standards.	$30,000 2004
White Earth Land Recovery Project marketing strategies, alternative energy systems development and communications development on the White Earth Indian Reservation.	$50,000 2006
White Earth Tribal Council the Northern MN Reservation Economic Development Initiative.	$10,000 2006
White Earth Tribal Council a youth leadership program on the White Earth Reservation and to host a Cultural Valus Youth Forum.	$10,000 2007
White Earth Tribal Council the Wind Turbine project on the White Earth Reservation.	$200,000 2007
Whittier Community Development Corp. operating assistance to promote economic development in rural communities with high Latino immigrants as part of the Latino Economic Development Center.	$40,000 2003
Wilder Foundation the James P. Shannon Leadership Institute.	$18,750 2001
Wilder Foundation continuation funding of the James Shannon Leadership Institute.	$60,000 2002
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Ctr a school outreach program for schools and communities that attend Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.	$185,973 2000
Women's Community Development Org start-up costs of the Foundation for Social Justice and Human Rights.	$5,000 2006
Women's Foundation of Minnesota identifying and creating a statewide policy agenda for women and girls throughout rural Minnesota.	$100,000 2007
Women's Leadership Fund the Vote, Run, Lead Project to promote women's political leadership throughout rural Minnesota.	$120,000 2007
Worthington Area United Way aid to victims of the Worthington Swift plan incident in Worthington.	$25,000 2006
Worthington Regional Hospital technical assistance concerning the future of the hospital and clinic.	$5,000 2005
YMCA of Brainerd program and operating support for the "Energizing Our Dreams-Mobilizing Our Gifts" project.	$75,000 2000
YMCA of Brainerd your challenge grant for a capital campaign for the "Energizing Our Dreams-Mobilizing Our Gifts" project as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$398,000 2000
YMCA of Brainerd Phase II of the "Vision 2010 Project" as part of the Blandin Community Investment Partnership.	$80,000 2001