Program Supporters
Program Partners
The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a regional community foundation dedicated to advancing southwest Minnesota through leadership, relationship building, program development and philanthropy. The Foundation has contributed more than $54 million through its grant and loan programs in southwest Minnesota. It has also helped more than 525 businesses start or expand through its business finance programs, which have created or retained more than 8,000 jobs. The Southwest Initiative Foundation is an equal opportunity provider. To learn more regarding the Foundation and its partnership with YES! please visit www.swifoundation.org.
An educational organization located outside of Spicer, MN that seeks to help our community learn to live well with self, others, and the environment. To learn more about PWELC and its partnership with YES!, please visit www.prairiewoodselc.org.
A residential learning center located near Lanesbsoro, Minnesota that believes that together we can make a lasting difference by connecting individuals of all ages to nature through education. Our goal is to provide hands-on learning, encourage wise use of our natural resources, reinforce personal responsibility and stress life skills such as teamwork, problem solving and community involvement. To learn more about Eagle Bluff ELC and its partnership with YES!, please visit www.eagle-bluff.org.
An economic development foundation that invests for economic growth in 20 Minnesota counties, with key interests in early childhood programs and economic development. For more information regarding the Foundation and its partnership with YES!, please visit www.smifoundation.org.
Program Funders
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota resources (LCCMR).The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.Currently 40% of net Minnesota State Lottery proceeds are dedicated to building the Trust Fund and ensuring future benefits for Minnesota’s environment and natural resources.
