Here at White Birch Wind, we don’t plan on waiting for our project to be completed to get started on our community impact.
This is why we are so proud of our local Community Grant Program. Through this program, we've been able to support community initiatives that help this region thrive. Grants are accepted on a rolling basis and are awarded quarterly.
Click here to access the short online application.
As of January 2025, White Birch Wind has donated over $52,000 in grants and committed over $24,500 in local sponsorships.
WHITE BIRCH WIND IN THE COMMUNITY
Renville County Fair Olivia Hospital Foundation Golf Classic
BOLD Schools Career Fair
2024 Grant Awardees
Bird Island Fire Department BBQ Trailer Highlight
The Bird Island Lions Club and the Bird Island Fire Department have embarked on a joint venture to purchase a custom BBQ Trailer. The trailer will be used for disaster relief events, community fundraising events, a food option for the summer Artisan and Farmers Market, regional tournaments at the Lion’s Memorial Ballpark, county-wide fire department events, and to meet any other community needs. The food trailer will be available to the 59 Lions Clubs in the region to provide meals for emergency responders when natural disasters occur.
“Thank you so much for the wonderful donation towards our BBQ trailer," said John Thompson, Bird Island Fire Chief. This trailer will allow us to continue our annual BBQ competition, as well as expand our service capabilities within the community. We are greatly appreciative.”
Other Awardees:
BOLD After Prom
Bird Island Lions Club Fountain
Bird Island Lions Club Baseball Field
Adult Client Training Service, Inc.
Big Ideas Trailer (Olivia Area Chamber, BOLD Schools)
Franklin Fire Department Equipment
Renville County 4-H Programming
Tinnes-Baker House in Bird Island - Founding Patron
MLBA 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction
Renville Rangers Shooting Club
BOLD Wrestling Club
Olivia House of Hope
Sponsorships:
- Olivia Chamber of Commerce Member (2023, 2024, 2025)
- BLHS FFA Alumni Fishing Tournament (2023, 2024)
- Renville Sugar Beet Days (2023, 2024)
- Hector Corn Chaff Days (2023, 2024)
- Corn Capital Days (2023, 2024)
- Renville County Fair (2023, 2024)
- Pheasants Forever Banquet (2023, 2024)
- Catfish Derby Days
- 2B Continued – Dancing Like the Stars
- Olivia Hospital & Clinic Foundation Golf Tournament
- Pages of Our Communities Foundation Golf Classic
- Olivia Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament and Social
- Olivia Chamber of Commerce Haunted Carnival
2023 Awardees
Bird Island Learning Fun House Highlight
“This community grant from White Birch Wind will support our vision for a playground environment where our children can thrive,” said Fawn McNamara, board member for the Learning Fun House. “Parents want a daycare that’s clean, safe, and beautiful. These are the reasons we are looking to upgrade. We know it will take time, however we’re always up for the challenge and always have the future of our little ones in mind.”
Other Awardees:
BOLD After Prom BOLD FFA/Agriculture Education
Nothin' but Dust BLHS Trap Team
City of Franklin Playground
Renville County Back-the-Pack
Bird Island Cultural Centre Programming
2022 Awardee Highlight
Plans for Splash Island Adventure Park will include a 2,000 square ft. splash pad, bathroom/changing facility, and 2 pickleball courts.
