Community Innovation

Grantee Learning Logs

An important part of creative problem solving are the lessons learned along the way. As a learning organization, we realize how important these discoveries are and have intentionally included time for reflection and sharing as part of how we work. 

In that same spirit, we ask our Community Innovation grantees to share their reflections and learnings through interim and final reports. Their learning logs are a great resource for what went well, what didn't and what others might take away as they work to make our region better for everyone.

Itasca County

Term: April 01, 2020 - March 31, 2025

To partner with justice-involved youth and their families in Itasca County to design and pilot a whole-family solution led by Itasca County Public Health that is appropriate, sustainable, and impactful

Tribal Nations Research Group

Term: January 01, 2018 - December 31, 2022

To promote high quality research relevant to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians that will advance the tribe's problem solving capacity and economic development, and uphold its positive images

Running Strong for American Indian Youth

Term: July 01, 2020 - July 31, 2022

Mni Wizipan Wakan (Water Bundles) Project to manage and protect water rights

Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ of Sioux Falls

Term: May 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020

To create a fund and fill gaps in resources accessible to immigrant and undocumented communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Minot Area Recovery Community Organization

Term: March 01, 2018 - December 31, 2023

To identify short-term and long-term collective strategies to address the opioid epidemic and create a regional hub for treatment and family services for people addicted to opioids in the Minot North Dakota area

CANDO

Term: July 01, 2017 - December 31, 2020

Studies show that high quality out-of-school-time programs really make a difference in the lives of young people. However, young people of color and from families with lower income access these programs at lower rates. Urban Arts Academy is creating “Agents of Change”: a highly collaborative, sustainable youth program model fueled by youth-driven engagement. The 20 organizations in the Agents of Change collaborative believe that they will better serve youth and families in the Bancroft, Bryant Central and Powderhorn neighborhoods of Minneapolis if they truly listen to youth and work together.

ThinkND

Term: October 01, 2018 - October 31, 2020

To address critical gaps in North Dakota’s behavioral healthcare system using data, evidence and innovative financing

Three Affiliated Tribes

Term: March 01, 2019 - June 30, 2023

To unite MHA Nation community segments in Fort Berthold Reservation and overcome isolation