Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
New Research Report Released
Blandin Funding Opportunity
April Book
Civic Engagement - SAVE Act
New Report Released
Research: Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota
The Women’s Foundation’s newest report shows that Minnesota women are leading, but continue to face barriers in economics, safety, health, and leadership. Produced with the Center on Women, Gender and Public Policy at the Humphrey School, the new research is the most comprehensive report of its kind in Minnesota.
Funding Opportunities
The Blandin Foundation opens its latest grant opportunity for statewide rural non-profit organizations.
Important Dates:
4/1 — Letters of Inquiry (LOI) open
4/17 — LOIs due
4/24 — Full proposals invited
5/15 — Proposals due
Late June — Award decisions and notification
April Book Group Next Week
Join us on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM CT to discuss ‘Waterfall’ by Mary Casanova. This is a space for women to connect and chat about the book. Don’t worry if you haven’t finished it; we all have busy lives! Check out our website for more info about the author, a podcast, and a video. Can’t wait to see you there!
KAXE’s Heidi Holton interviews Mary Casanova about her third historic book on Rainy Lake. Set in 1922, it features Trinity Baird, a 21-year-old artist from a wealthy family. Trinity, strong but broken, was put in an asylum for being ‘hysterical.’ The book addresses issues like mental illness stigma, women’s equality, racism, and anti-Semitism....
Civic and Community Engagement
The SAVE Act: What every American Voter Needs to Know
What is the SAVE Act?
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (also called the SAVE Act or SAVE America Act) is a federal bill that would fundamentally change how Americans register to vote. It has passed the House of Representatives multiple times since 2024, including most recently in February 2026, and is in the US Senate.
Today, Vote.org can help you register to vote in minutes, online, from anywhere. Under the SAVE Act, that process would change significantly. Voters would generally need to present documentary proof of citizenship in person before completing registration, effectively eliminating most current online and mail registration methods. For most people, that means a passport or certified birth certificate.
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—Share your experiences and suggestions with elected officials! Your voice can guide them to make better informed decisions to represent all of their constituents and create stronger communities that thrive for everyone!
Civic Engagement Resources:
Morning Connections
Morning Connections is an informal meeting series that consist of light conversation over zoom. If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.