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What We're Learning

We are a learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Here we share the lessons we learn through our efforts, as well as the insights of our grantees and Fellows.

Cloquet Area Fire District
Bush Prize Case Study

Cloquet Area Fire District

The Cloquet Area Fire District (CAFD) is a unified fire, rescue and medical emergency service provider that works to enhance the safety and improve the quality of life within the communities it serves.

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Bush Prize Case Study

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

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Papers & Reports

Communications as Program

Bush Fellows
Papers & Reports

Lessons Learned from 2014 Bush Fellowship Selection Process

In 2014, the Bush Foundation made a number of changes to enhance the Bush Fellowship program’s flexibility, selectivity and visibility. 

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Bush Prize Case Study

Native American Community Board

First Peoples Fund
Bush Prize Case Study

First Peoples Fund

First Peoples Fund set out more than 20 years ago to devise an approach that empowers Native artists to be culture bearers and leaders of social change in their communities

Reflections from Bush Fellows and Grantees

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Bush Fellows
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Community Innovation process
Community Innovation
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