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Invest in Yourself. Invest in Your Community.
The Initiators Fellowship is a bold strategy that gives next-generation leaders the tools and resources to accelerate their entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Check out this two-year program to build your business and leadership capacity for the greater good of Greater Minnesota.
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Broad-Based Support for Transformational Leaders

About The Fellowship
The program provides wrap-around training, mentoring and guidance—plus $30,000 annually for two years—to support Fellows and their social enterprise ideas to improve Greater Minnesota communities.

Am I Eligible?
The Initiators Fellowship is geared toward up-and-coming leaders and entrepreneurs served by the Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation and West Central Initiative.

How Do I Apply?
The application for the 2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship cohort opens on May 1, 2025.
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