We fund proven & innovative approaches that help build assets through good jobs & financial capability in 8 states and 76 Native nations from MN to OR & WA
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BIG NEWS: Nikki Foster is the next VP Program at @NWAFound!
After 13 years as a program officer, she’s stepping into a new leadership role for us.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/10/13/northwes…
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NEW VIDEO: What’s an honor tax?
Learn how @NWAFound’s decision to contribute to the #LowerSiouxIndianCommunity’s honor tax steps toward right relationship w/Indigenous communities.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/09/24/video-wh…
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NEW PROFILE: Civic engagement is more than voting!
@NWAFound grantee partners @COPALMN & @Minnesota_Voice are building a stronger democracy.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/09/16/when-nei…
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Announcing a grantmaking leadership transition at @NWAFound:
We bid farewell to Program VP Pakou Hang, who at this moment feels called to return to her roots as an organizer, building community power.
Our work will continue without interruption.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/09/10/northwes…
WE'RE HIRING!
@NWAFound is looking for a senior finance associate. Help us support Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas. Pay: $90-121K.
INTERESTED? Act fast. The position closes on Sep 2!
nwaf.org/2026/08/26/were-hir…
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Q2 GRANTS:
Across WA state, @NWAFound grantee partner @weareoneamerica organizes w/immigrant & rural communities to turn everyday challenges into lasting change.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/08/17/q2-grant…
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NEW PROFILE!
@NWAFound grantee @aedsmn repairs broken systems to unlock access to capital and more for African immigrant entrepreneurs.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/08/06/aeds-is-…
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NEW BLOG!
@NWAFound drafted a wealth acknowledgement connecting its origins to #Native land dispossession. The process was key.
READ why: nwaf.org/2026/07/22/we-creat…
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NEW: Part 5 of @NWAFound’s series!
Tribal colleges & @collegefund are determined to keep #thriving by overcoming renewed threats of deep federal budget cuts.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/07/08/tribal-c…
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NEW VIDEO!
See what we learned from grantee partners & community leaders in Idaho during @NWAFound’s 1st-ever solidarity summit.
WATCH: nwaf.org/2026/06/24/listenin…
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NEW: Part 4 of @NWAFound series!
“Shaken Faith” explores the impact of federal $ disappearing w/o warning: a loss of trust.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/06/10/shaken-f…
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Q1 grants are live!
Access to financial services shouldn’t depend on income, language, or proximity to resources. @NWAFound spotlights @PrepareProsper, among 35 total grants in Q1.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/05/20/q1-grant…
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NEW @NWAFound Series, Part 3: When Policy Hits Home: How immigration enforcement reach beyond detention to harm entire communities.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/05/13/dwindlin…
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NEW: Part 2 of @NWAFound series!
“Sowing Uncertainty” shows how #rural communities from farms to main st. strain under fed cuts.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/04/15/sowing-u…
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BREAKING: 2025 JEDI Annual Impact Report!
@NWAFound doubled funding in 2025. See how it tracked w/our justice journey, from $ to engagement.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/04/01/our-2025…
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NEW SERIES: @NWAFound: When Policy Hits Home!
Part 1: immigration enforcement tactics & how communities stand up.
READ: nwaf.org/2026/03/11/lingerin…
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VIDEO!
@NWAFound CEO @kevinfwalker thanks #changemaking grantees for 2025 work and why we're continuing doubled funding levels in 2026!
WATCH: nwaf.org/2026/02/25/video-ce…
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Q4/annual grants LIVE!
Spotlighting @NWAFound Q4 grant to #NARF, safeguarding #Native voting+. See grants from doubling our 2025 funding to $35M+.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/02/18/q4-grant…
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ANNOUNCING new and outgoing board members!
Welcome Sarah Kastelic of @NativeChildren & Luke Lynch of @UnitedWayCI! Thank you, Elisabeth Buck and Dr. Duane Carter.
MORE: nwaf.org/2026/02/11/we-celeb…
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The #LatineFund housed at the #WomensFoundationMN is providing rapid response relief to immigrants/refugees impacted by federal activity in MN. @NWAFound has just committed $250K.
Grant decisions are being made by the fund weekly.
More info: wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rap…