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Building a Stronger Future with Main Street Grants
Family-owned restaurants, neighborhood clinics, and apartment buildings are among the small businesses and development projects that are taking shape with help from state-funded grants administered by the Minneapolis Foundation.
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Giving Her All to Help Kids Experience Nature
When a longtime Cargill executive heard that a North Minneapolis nonprofit wanted to reopen a youth camp in Carver County, she jumped in to help.
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The State of Nonprofits
In January, we hosted a webinar called The State of Minnesota Nonprofits. To keep that conversation going, we’ve launched a follow-up video series hosted by our Senior Director of Special Initiatives, Tom Weber. Check out this playlist where we continue to add new videos.
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St. Paul’s Powerful Partnerships
Watch this video about youth career pathways opportunities at Saint Paul Public Schools. Students can explore high-wage and in-demand careers through college and career curriculum, personal learning plans, stackable credentials, certifications, and work experiences.
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A Legacy Comes to Life, with Help from a Friend
In the last years of his life, Bob Jones thought deeply about how he could create a legacy that would help other families. That dream is now becoming reality with help from the Minneapolis Foundation and an old friend.
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West Bank Fund Fuels Neighborhood Projects
The West Bank Community Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation recently awarded nearly $30,000 in grants to six organizations that provide services to residents living in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.
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Education: Youth Career Pathways
Watch this video of our Education: Youth Career Pathways event, which includes two compelling panels that dive deep into this important work.
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Restore. Rebuild. Reimagine. And Remember.
As we mark the fifth anniversary of a murder that shook the world, we join our community in remembering George Floyd. We honor the progress we have made to restore what was damaged and rebuild what was lost.
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Update on the Great Lakes TCGM Program
We are deeply committed to the vital work they are leading to protect our air and water, grow fresh food, make homes healthy and safe, and help ensure the future prosperity of our nation.
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Announcing Our 2025 Reimagine Education Grant Round
Now more than ever, we must be adaptable and innovative in order to build resilient systems that ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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Building a Stronger Future with Main Street Grants
Family-owned restaurants, neighborhood clinics, and apartment buildings are among the small businesses and development projects that are taking shape with help from state-funded grants administered by the Minneapolis Foundation.
Read StoryArt & Culture
Connecting Hearts and Minds Through Music
Watch this video about Giving Voice to witness how they defy dementia through music and how the Foundation and our fundholders lift up this innovative work.
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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Curious about Art & Culture?
The arts are essential to who and what we are in Minnesota. We are committed to ensuring that the arts remain a strength in our state and are accessible to all communities.
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The State of Nonprofits
In January, we hosted a webinar called The State of Minnesota Nonprofits. To keep that conversation going, we’ve launched a follow-up video series hosted by our Senior Director of Special Initiatives, Tom Weber. Check out this playlist where we continue to add new videos.
VisitCivic Leadership
A Legacy Comes to Life, with Help from a Friend
In the last years of his life, Bob Jones thought deeply about how he could create a legacy that would help other families. That dream is now becoming reality with help from the Minneapolis Foundation and an old friend.
Read StoryDive deeper
Curious about Civic Leadership?
Communities are stronger when everyone participates in public discussion and decision-making about issues that affect their lives and our society as a whole. Explore how we partner with others to foster civic engagement, discourse, and advocacy.
Learn moreClimate & Environment
Update on the Great Lakes TCGM Program
We are deeply committed to the vital work they are leading to protect our air and water, grow fresh food, make homes healthy and safe, and help ensure the future prosperity of our nation.
Read StoryClimate & Environment
Investing in the Environment in 2024
Through investments ranging from grants to convenings, we support community-led efforts to address our region’s biggest environmental and public health challenges.
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Curious about Climate & Environment?
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone, especially given the climate crisis we face. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to take action for climate justice.
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Restore. Rebuild. Reimagine. And Remember.
As we mark the fifth anniversary of a murder that shook the world, we join our community in remembering George Floyd. We honor the progress we have made to restore what was damaged and rebuild what was lost.
Read StoryCriminal Justice
Youth-Led Solutions to Violence
Watch this video to learn more about the Fund for Safe Communities and the people working together to prevent violence in our community.
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Curious about Criminal Justice?
We are committed to dismantling the pervasive racial inequities of our society’s criminal legal system. Explore the ways we are pursuing justice, equity, and healing.
Learn moreEconomic Mobility
West Bank Fund Fuels Neighborhood Projects
The West Bank Community Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation recently awarded nearly $30,000 in grants to six organizations that provide services to residents living in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Read StoryCriminal Justice
Restore. Rebuild. Reimagine. And Remember.
As we mark the fifth anniversary of a murder that shook the world, we join our community in remembering George Floyd. We honor the progress we have made to restore what was damaged and rebuild what was lost.
Read StoryDive deeper
Curious about Economic Mobility?
Our economic systems should be fair and position everyone to achieve financial stability and build wealth. Learn how we support efforts to stabilize communities and dismantle inequities in our economy.
Learn moreEducation
St. Paul’s Powerful Partnerships
Watch this video about youth career pathways opportunities at Saint Paul Public Schools. Students can explore high-wage and in-demand careers through college and career curriculum, personal learning plans, stackable credentials, certifications, and work experiences.
Watch VideoEducation
Education: Youth Career Pathways
Watch this video of our Education: Youth Career Pathways event, which includes two compelling panels that dive deep into this important work.
Watch VideoDive deeper
Curious about Education?
We need to build an education system that works for each and every child. Through research, learning collectives, grantmaking, co-investment, and more, we are pursuing equity in education.
Learn moreCivic Leadership
A Legacy Comes to Life, with Help from a Friend
In the last years of his life, Bob Jones thought deeply about how he could create a legacy that would help other families. That dream is now becoming reality with help from the Minneapolis Foundation and an old friend.
Read StoryEconomic Mobility
Giving Her All to Help Kids Experience Nature
When a longtime Cargill executive heard that a North Minneapolis nonprofit wanted to reopen a youth camp in Carver County, she jumped in to help.
Read StoryDive deeper
Curious about Health & Wellness?
Explore our resources to better understand the importance of self-care, trauma healing, and wellness.
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