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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.

Recent Scam Alert

May 26, 2015

A soliciation message claiming to be associated with the Bush Foundation is currently circulating via text messages. We have reported it to the Attorney General's office.

The Bush Foundation does not solicit donations, sponsor lotteries, nor do we offer investment opportunities. If you receive a request that appears to be from the Bush Foundation for any type of payment, please disregard that communication.

Visit the MN Attorney General's website for tips on avoiding scams.

bushCON 2015 Resources

May 19, 2015

2015 bushCONNECT may only have lasted a day, but the conversations and connections continue throughout the year. Connect with our resources.

Destination Bismarck: Foundation Staff Strengthen North Dakota Connections

ND Heritage Center, site of the Bush Foundation reception for fellows and grantees.
April 30, 2015

Bush Foundation staff visited North Dakota to host a reception for fellows and grantees. While there, staff sat down with leaders and project participants who are reshaping the state in a positive way.

Virtual Reality Start-Up Connects with Bush Prize Winner

Bush Foundation Communications Program Manager Shaylyn Bernhardt steps into virtual reality
April 30, 2015

Visual, virtual reality start-up, connects with Juxtaposition Arts, and visited the Foundation to share their vision for the future of virtual reality.

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