As part of its effort to invest in economic growth within the region, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is offering $100,000 in incentive grants to 501(c) nonprofit organizations or units/agencies of local, state or federal government.

Grants up to $20,000 are available to support collaborative projects or programs in early childhood and entrepreneur development areas. Applications for this grant round are due Feb. 15, with awards announced in April.

SMIF applications can be found at www.smifoundation.org under applications. For more information, email Jennifer Heien, grants associate, at jenniferh@smifoundation.org, or call 507-455-3215.