The Blandin Foundation

100 N Pokegama Ave.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 326-0523
FAX: (218) 327-1949
E-mail: bfinfo@blandinfoundation.org

Economic and Community Development

The mission of the Blandin Foundation is to strengthen rural Minnesota communities.

Economic Opportunity

SOTA TEC Fund, a Blandin Foundation - University of Minnesota partnership to support the development of new technologies with the potential to expand rural employment. SOTA TEC will join with rural Minnesota inventors, entrepreneurs and operating companies to create and fund demand-driven research programs which tap University technical skills and resources.

Education

Student achievement and problem solving skills.
Community involvement in the education process in supportive and responsible ways.
Community awareness and utilization of schools, faculty and students as a key community resource.
Center for School Change
The Blandin Foundation American Indian Education Program

Cultural Opportunities

Community Leadership Training

Environmental Stewardship

Safe Communities

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