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Building Forward Fund Awards $1 Million in Grants
Ten local organizations will receive a total of $1 million through the Minneapolis Foundation’s Building Forward Fund, a collective effort to support nonprofit leaders making bold, strategic pivots in the face of rapid change.
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"We wanted to do something to support our partners in a time of tremendous uncertainty and complexity."- WCA Foundation Advisory Board Chair
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New Giving Circle Channels IRAs Into Local Change
When members of our newest giving circle first came together, most had never met. But they had a few things in common: A love of learning, a curiosity about collaborative grantmaking, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) they wanted to use for good.
Through giving circles, member groups, and pooled funds, we create opportunities for people and businesses across our community to come together and take action on urgent needs. See this work in action.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Fourth Generation
Learn about Fourth Generation’s work to strengthen our community.
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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.
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Fund for Safe Communities Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation will deploy $500,000 from its Fund for Safe Communities to support the people of Minneapolis as they strive for justice, equity and healing in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in police custody.
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Fourth Generation Awards $76,000 in Climate Justice Grants
Fourth Generation wrapped up its 10th grantmaking cycle by awarding $76,000 in grants to eight local organizations.
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Fourth Generation is a giving circle for rising leaders who care about our community and want to make a bigger impact than they could alone. Every year, this volunteer-led group comes together to learn about a local issue, research and hear from organizations that address it, and pool their resources to support it through equity-focused grantmaking.
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