About the Foundation

The Northwest Area Foundation is committed to the well-being of the people in our region.

We support efforts across our eight states to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. We focus on the work of proven or promising organizations ­ those that have demonstrated success and those that are on the cutting edge and poised to do innovative work in poverty reduction.

What's New

Feb. 2010 Grants Announced >>more
Re-granting of NWAF funds >>more
Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation Emergency Update >>more
Grassroots & Groundwork
2010 Registration Open
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2009 NWAF Annual Report
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PolicyMatters.  Position papers by USA and regional thought leaders >>more