Fund for Safe Communities

Make an Impact

The Fund for Safe Communities was established in 2018 to support tangible, specific, and meaningful actions to address and prevent violence. Learn more about the fund, our recent micro grants, and our advisory committee.

Related Resources

story

Micro Grants Support Community Gatherings, Healing Spaces

The final round of micro grants has been awarded to local groups that have been working to address community trauma and create healing spaces in the weeks leading up to the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.

Read Story

story

Micro Grants during Chauvin Trial

$111,000 in micro grants will be given to 25 local organizations that are working to address community trauma and promote wellness in a season that marks the anniversary of George Floyd’s death.

Read Story

story

First Awards from Fund for Safe Communities

The grants will support 31 community-based groups that are using a broad spectrum of approaches and strategies to reduce violence in Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Read Story