Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Owatonna, MN
- UEI
- GCLMQJJAVJY7
- CAGE
- 51RZ6
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 525 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
- Website
- smifoundation.org
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Financials
- Diversified Financials
- Capital Markets
- Fundraising
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization located in Owatonna, Minnesota, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2008. The foundation primarily focuses on economic development, small business support, and early childhood education initiatives in the southeastern Minnesota region. SMIF has established itself as a key partner for federal agencies seeking to implement community-focused economic and educational programs, particularly through its work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Economic Development Administration.
SMIF has consistently received federal grants to support small business development, economic planning, and early childhood education. Through the SBA Microloan Program, the foundation has been awarded multiple formula grants totaling approximately $200,000 annually, enabling it to provide micro-loans, business training, and technical assistance to start-up and growing small businesses, with a particular emphasis on women, low-income, and minority entrepreneurs. Additionally, SMIF has worked with the Economic Development Administration to develop comprehensive economic development strategies for an 11-county region in southeast Minnesota. The organization also partners with ServeMinnesota to implement AmeriCorps sub-grants, specifically the Learning Early Achieves Potential (LEAP) Initiative, which deploys 20 full-time AmeriCorps members to support social-emotional learning and school readiness for preschool children in 16 early childhood programs. These grants demonstrate SMIF's multifaceted approach to community development, focusing on economic empowerment, strategic regional planning, and early childhood education.
Quick answers
Is Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's SAM.gov registration is active through September 1, 2027.
What is Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's most recent federal award?
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's most recent federal grant award is Southern minnesota initiative foundation - MN (SBAHQ25Y0145), from Office of the Chief Operating Officer, on July 1, 2025.
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See Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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