Find out how 9 organizations are making their communities better for everyone

The Bush Foundation celebrates and supports creative community problem solving through the Bush Prize. They are excited to introduce this year’s nine honorees—organizations that are highly valued in their communities and have a strong record of working with others to make the region better for everyone. Each honoree receives a flexible $250,000 grant. The funding can be used to build reserves, test a big idea or support whatever would best help the organization continue its work. The Bush Foundation offers the program through four community grant partners: Saint Paul Minnesota Foundation, Good Relatives Collaborative, Strengthen ND and South Dakota Community Foundation. Each partner selects and announces its honorees, with Bush serving in an advisory role. This year’s organizations work across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Native Nations that share that geography. Their efforts range from helping immigrants advocate for themselves to expanding opportunities f