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Bush Buzz: November 2015

November 10, 2015

Native Nation Rebuilder Justin Beaulieu receives "40 under 40" honor; 2002 Bush Fellow Jodi Gillette finds new focus after leaving the White House; and Bush Fellow and Enduring Vision award winner Arthur Amiotte's "swan song" is on display in Rapid City.

Announcing the 2015 Bush Prize for Community Innovation Grant Winners

2015 Bush Prize
November 10, 2015

Eight organizations have received the 2015 Bush Prize for Community Innovation. The winners respond to complex social challenges by making great ideas happen. Organizations are focused on a range of issues including youth development, affordable housing and economic self-sufficiency.

Bush Foundation Makes New Major Investments in Education

October 14, 2015

Major investments will help expand proven strategies, launch new and potentially transformational ideas, and inform the Foundation's focus for future funding in education.

Buzz October 2015

Illustration by Ann Macarayan
October 13, 2015

Community Innovation Grant Intermediaries Award More Than $415,000

September 16, 2015

Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grant intermediaries award more than $415,000 to 44 organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

Buzz: Movers and Shakers in the Twin Cities' Art Scene

Sarah Bellamy, 2015 Bush Fellow
September 15, 2015

Several Bush Foundation Fellows and grantees garnered local and national media attention for their contributions to the region's thriving arts community.

Bush Foundation will Accept Applications for Community Innovation Grant Beginning September 8

August 18, 2015

The Bush Foundation will accept applications for its Community Innovation Grant Program from Tuesday, September 8 until Thursday, November 5 at noon Central. Community Innovation grants support efforts to develop breakthrough solutions to challenges faced by communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. 

Buzz: Sam Strong

Anishinabe Spirit Run
August 17, 2015

Natived Nations Rebuilder Sam Strong (2010 cohort), recently took part in the 19th Anishinabe Spirit Run, a 200 mile journey.

Erik Takeshita to join Bush Foundation as Portfolio Director, Community Creativity

Erik Takeshita
July 21, 2015

Local Initiatives Support Corporation Director of Creative Placemaking to join Bush Foundation in August

What it takes to be a Bush Fellow

July 14, 2015

Individuals from across the region who want to more deeply invest in their ongoing leadership development are invited to apply for flexible $100,000 grants; deadline at noon Central on Thursday, July 30.

Bush Board Member to Receive Diversity Award

Jennifer Alstad
July 13, 2015

Board member and bswing president and co-founder recognized for contributions to the business community witha Diversity in Business award.

Bush Fellows and Community Innovation Grantees Convene Around bushCONNECT

June 23, 2015

2015 Bush Fellows, Community Innovation convene at gatherings scheduled around bushCONNECT.

Buzz: Noronha awarded NAFSA Life Membership

June Noronha
June 18, 2015

NAFSA honored June Noronha at their annual conference with a Life Membership award.

Buzz: Karen Diver

Karen Diver, Fond du Lac
May 27, 2015

2002 Bush Fellow Karen Diver sets environmental stardards with a lasting impact.

Announcing the 2015 Community Innovation Grant Recipients

May 27, 2015

30 organizations will receive nearly $5 million through our 2015 Community Innovation Grant program. Funds will support problem-solving efforts across a range of issue areas including domestic violence prevention, food sovereignty and watershed preservation.

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