Growing Local: Emerging Leaders Program 

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Applications open: March 10-April 11, 2025 Notice of participant selection: April 29, 2025


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All applicants are required to answer the following questions. Please answer all questions with as much details as possible. Your response helps our selection committee better understand your unique experiences. You may submit your written answers via the application or respond by video submission. To submit your video response: Email khoul@swifoundation.org. 










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Southwest Initiative Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities to create a southwest Minnesota where all people thrive. Learn more at swifoundation.org.

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