32 Minnesota groups receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grants The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Written By: Forum News Service | 4:00 pm, Dec. 19, 2020 × BEMIDJI, Minn. — The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $195,000 will be shared by the following: Agassiz Environmental Learning Center Churches United Face It Together Bemidji Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota Journey Outreach-River City Church LifeCare Medical Center North Country Food Bank