Community-based internship grants to Minnesota communities are a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission.
Each year, the Foundation awards two-thousand dollar ($2,000) grants to EDAM Members to cover a portion of the cost to employ an intern that will focus principally on economic development-related work.
2026 internship grants have already been awarded. Applications for 2027 grants will open in fall 2026.
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Evaluation Criteria:
- Employer must spend at least $2,000 on direct intern compensation.
- Quality of the proposed work tasks and exposure to economic development projects.
- Program of supervision and mentorship opportunities.
- Must be an EDAM member to apply for an internship grant.
For more information about scholarships,
please email Leslie Dingmann.
Visit the News page for testimonials from past interns.