ANMN Awarded CAAL Ignite Grant!

The Association of Nepalis in Minnesota (ANMN) is honored to receive funding from the CAAL Ignite Grant. During ‘CAAL’s Day at the Capital’ on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda, ThaoMee Xiong, Executive Director of Coalition of Asian American Leaders(CAAL), announced 20 grant recipients, including ANMN.

The grant proposal was drafted and submitted by ANMN Secretary Roshani Dahal, in collaboration with ANMN’s grant committee chair Bhim Gurung, with the support of ANMN President Gopu Shrestha. The awarded $15,000 grant will be used to develop a comprehensive orientation program designed to enhance collaboration, increase productivity, and strengthen governance for informed decision making, ultimately reinforcing the leadership capacity of ANMN.

ANMN is excited to leverage this opportunity to support and empower its leaders, ensuring continued success in serving the Nepali community. 

Photo 1 ANMN Advisory Board Member Bijay Shrestha along with other CAAL grant recipients at the MN State Capital on April 30, 2025. .