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Organizations (or the programs for which funding is
requested) must advance social, economic,and/or racial equity to be
eligible for funding through the Community Grantmaking
program:
In addition, we highly value organizations/efforts
that:
- Clearly state intended measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrate that the organization can successfully execute the proposed activities.
- Address the structural causes behind key issues.
- Work collaboratively.
- Involve
the affected constituencies in organizational leadership,
decision-making, program development and
implementation.
- Are based on best practices and evidence-based research.
- Lead to long-term, sustainable results.
- Demonstrate
a commitment to social, economic, and racial equity in all aspects of
the organization's operations.
- Build on community assets and utilize a
strength-based
approach.
Existing grantees must submit required reporting with any new request to be considered eligible for funding.
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities must include efforts to improve social, economic, and racial equity in the Twin Cities Metropolitan region by transforming education, promoting economic vitality, or building social capital. Applications must address at least one of The Minneapolis Foundation's focus areas, key results, and one of the fundable activities.
Eligible organizations include:
*501(c)3
*Some (c)4 nonprofits
*Governmental or tribal organizations
*Groups organized for nonprofit purposes (informal, emerging or collaborative groups).
Visit Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
The Minneapolis Foundation's resources are available to organizations that serve the public without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin. It is expected that organizational and program facilities will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Organizations (or the programs for which funding is requested) are eligible to apply for funding only if they can clearly document their ability to produce outcomes that directly benefit Minneapolis residents.
The Minneapolis Foundation will place a priority on leveraging its unrestricted assets in initiatives and grants both regional and statewide that improve social, economic and racial equity in Minneapolis by transforming education, promoting economic vitality and/or building social capital.
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- Organizational grants are for support of the core, mission-related activities of an organization.
- Program/project grants are for specific activities with a targeted outcome in a defined time frame.
- We are not making Capital grants or multi-year grants in 2010.
Each year the Minneapolis Foundation has approximately $5 million available for Community Grantmaking. One year grants will be made of various sizes, however grants will typically range from $20, 000 to $45,000.
Sources of Funds
The Minneapolis Foundation awards Community Grants from the endowment created by generous Minnesotans through bequests and other unrestricted gifts. The grants from The Minneapolis Foundation are awarded from three sources: Community Action Funds, Emma B. Howe Foundation and the B. C. Gamble P.W. Skogmo Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation. All grant applications are reviewed through the Community Grantmaking application process described in these guidelines. Separate applications are not required to access funds from any of these sources.
The Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi (RKMC) Foundation for Children is a supporting organization of The Minneapolis Foundation. All funding opportunities for the RKMC Foundation for Children are identified by staff of The Minneapolis Foundation during the review of proposals submitted through the Community Grantmaking process described in these guidelines. The interests of The RKMC Foundation most closely align with the Transforming Education area of the guidelines. The RKMC Foundation for Children does not have a separate application process.
Proposals are accepted year-round and reviewed on a continual basis. All proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. in our offices for the posted proposal deadline dates. Decisions about funding will be made twice a year, in June and December. We will keep you updated on the status of your proposal.
| Proposal Deadline |
Funding Decision |
| September 1, 2010
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December |
March 1, 2011
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June |
Late applications will not be considered for further review.
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We Do Not Fund
- Individuals
- Organizations/activities outside of Minnesota
- Conference registration fees
- Memberships
- Direct religious activities
- Political organizations or candidates’ fundraising efforts
- Conferences, events, or sponsorships
- Financial deficits
- Replacement of public sector funds
- Emergency/safety net services
- Regranting/loans
- Production of housing units
- Purchase or repair of vehicles
page updated 7/26/10
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