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Three philanthropic intermediary partners fund problem-solving projects across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. 

Open call for scholarship applications from artists and cultural changemakers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography, to participate in Beyond Green: The Arts as a Catalyst for Sustainability in Salzburg, Austria, February 19-24, 2016.

Nearly 40 organizations partner with the Bush Foundation to produce bushCONNECT 2016, an event designed to build and strengthen connections between leaders and leadership networks in the region.

Native Nations Vice President Jaime Pinkham inspires cooperation in Alaska; 2014 Bush Fellow Megan Laudenschlager fills a void in Western ND; and Native Nation Rebuilder/2014 Bush Fellow Richard Iron Cloud declared war on diabetes years ago, inspiring an annual athletic feat. 

A cohort of 22 tribal citizens will participate in the Bush Foundation’s Native Nation Rebuilders Program. Rebuilders in this seventh cohort participate in a two-year program and gain access to ideas and information, expanded networks, leadership training and other resources for nation-building.

Saroeun Earm is one of the newest Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellows, and will join the Bush Foundation’s Leadership Programs team in early 2016. The team inspires, equips and connects leaders to effectively lead change. In her new role, Earm will support team efforts across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.   

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.

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.

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

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.