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Take a look at three organizations leading important work for fair and affordable housing who got a boost from our OneMPLS Fund, a collective impact fund that addresses urgent local issues.

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Literacy and Leadership in Minnesota

The Minneapolis Foundation held a convening on school leadership and literacy. Watch this video to learn more about what's happening in our state's schools and how you can get involved.

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Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants Awarded to 9 Local Groups

The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund today announced $300,000 in grants to nine local organizations doing innovative work on climate change.

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Minneapolis Foundation invests $1 million in school district efforts to strengthen student literacy

Minneapolis Public Schools is receiving a total of nearly $1.3 million from the Minneapolis Foundation to boost student literacy and strengthen "grow your own" programs aimed at increasing teacher diversity.

Education

An Investment in Minneapolis Public Schools

The Minneapolis Foundation announced a commitment of more than $1.3 million to Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) to support literacy and leadership during the 2024-2025 school year.

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Helping New Immigrants Thrive in Minnesota

Anyone who spends a lot of time in Minneapolis public schools—as I get to do as part of my job—will have noticed an important difference over the past year: There are more immigrant children in many schools. Beyond this recent change, I’ve also learned that many of these new students will spend years in these schools while their immigration status is worked out in an overwhelmed court system.

Civic Leadership

The importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota

Listen to this podcast from Side by Side, where Tuleah Palmer & our President, R.T. Rybak, delve into personal stories, economic insights, historical context, and the shared commitments needed to foster cohesive policy developments that encompass all of Minnesota.

Education

Celebrating 30 Years of Phillips Scholars

The Phillips Scholars, a Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation program, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The combination of financial aid and project support enables participants to launch their own efforts or expand existing social justice initiatives in their communities.

Climate & Environment

Minnesota Meeting: Environment

Join us to hear from local and national leaders in the environmental justice movement, learn more about a new initiative focused on Minnesota’s water, and discover how unprecedented public funding to address human health and environmental challenges could be a game-changer for communities across the Great Lakes region.

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Education

Mini-Grants for K-12 Educators Teaching Native American Content

Minnesota educators at public, private, charter, and tribal schools are eligible to apply for up to $2,000.

Civic Leadership

Fourth Generation Invites New Members to Join 2024-2025 Grantmaking Cycle

Attend Sept. 18 Kickoff Event to Learn about This Giving Circle and Its Focus for the Year: Youth-Led Initiatives

Economic Mobility

A Church’s Legacy of Generosity

Watch this video to see how the Minneapolis Foundation ensured the legacy of a historic Hopkins church lived on after it closed its doors and how it connected with local organizations.

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Art & Culture

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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Art & Culture

Community radio station honored by Here is MPLS

Congratulations to KRSM and the 12 other people, projects, and organizations honored by Here is MPLS! Check out this story featured on Fox 9.

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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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Civic Leadership

The importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota

Civic Leadership

Fourth Generation Invites New Members to Join 2024-2025 Grantmaking Cycle

Attend Sept. 18 Kickoff Event to Learn about This Giving Circle and Its Focus for the Year: Youth-Led Initiatives

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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.

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Climate & Environment

Minnesota Meeting: Environment

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Climate & Environment

Protecting Our Urban Forest Together

Emerald ash borer infestation is an issue that affects all of Minneapolis, but removing diseased trees is expensive, and so it's also important for our community to tackle this problem in a way that's fair to everyone.

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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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Criminal Justice

FUND FOR SAFE COMMUNITIES AWARDS GRANTS TO FOSTER RESILIENCE

The Minneapolis Foundation today announced $526,543 in grants from the Fund for Safe Communities to 18 organizations that are doing innovative work to prevent violence and foster resilience in local communities.

Criminal Justice

Fostering Resilience Grant Round

The Fund for Safe Communities is now accepting applications for grants that foster resilience. We will support programs and activities that offer prevention, intervention, restoration, and resilience-oriented services to people in Minneapolis, with a focus on youth and young adults.

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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.

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Economic Mobility

A Church’s Legacy of Generosity

Watch this video to see how the Minneapolis Foundation ensured the legacy of a historic Hopkins church lived on after it closed its doors and how it connected with local organizations.

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Economic Mobility

How We Are Taking Action for Housing Equity

Through our competitive grant programs, we strive to advance equity in education, economic mobility, and the environment—all issues that intersect with housing needs in our community.

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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.

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Education

Minneapolis Foundation invests $1 million in school district efforts to strengthen student literacy

Education

An Investment in Minneapolis Public Schools

The Minneapolis Foundation announced a commitment of more than $1.3 million to Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) to support literacy and leadership during the 2024-2025 school year.

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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.

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Economic Mobility

GRANTS THAT CHAMPION THE NEEDS OF WOMEN

The WCA Foundation recently awarded $670,080 in grants to 26 organizations that provide direct services to women addressing economic stability, education, shelter, safety, and health.

Health & Wellness

A Signature Fund Fuels Efforts to End Domestic Violence

A grant from the WCA Foundation honors the creativity and responsiveness of Esperanza United.