Blandin Foundation awards $4.4 million in grants

During their recent summer meeting, Blandin Foundation trustees awarded grants totaling nearly $4.4 million.

Following is a list of local grant awards:

• Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Project support over three years for continuation of the Itasca County Trails Task Force in Itasca County. $150,000

• Itasca Area Schools Collaborative. Operating support for continuation of the Invest Early program in Itasca County. $1,975,000

• Northland Area Family Service Center. Operating support over two years for the Northland Early Childhood Coalition in the Itasca County area. $180,000

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