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$3.4 Million in Grants to Advance Economic Mobility
The Minneapolis Foundation announced grants to local organizations that are advancing equity and justice by increasing economic mobility in the Twin Cities.
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A Community Dream Comes to Life
This video highlights the vision and impact of the Pillsbury Creative Commons—a bold new center for community, creativity, and economic opportunity in South Minneapolis.
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Beyond the Page: Ghost of a Chance
For our latest Beyond the Page event, we came together to dig into "Ghost of a Chance," a podcast from The Minnesota Star Tribune about a trailblazing couple whose story reveals the long shadow of housing discrimination in Minneapolis.
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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Beyond the Page: Ghost of a Chance
For our latest Beyond the Page event, we came together to dig into "Ghost of a Chance," a podcast from The Minnesota Star Tribune about a trailblazing couple whose story reveals the long shadow of housing discrimination in Minneapolis.
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New ‘Ghost of a Chance’ podcast episode illustrates a community grappling with hard history
The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting a “Ghost of a Chance” event at Hennepin County Library moderated by Tom Weber. Tickets are free.
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A Community Dream Comes to Life
This video highlights the vision and impact of the Pillsbury Creative Commons—a bold new center for community, creativity, and economic opportunity in South Minneapolis.
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$3.4 Million in Grants to Advance Economic Mobility
The Minneapolis Foundation announced grants to local organizations that are advancing equity and justice by increasing economic mobility in the Twin Cities.
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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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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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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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2025 Economic Mobility – Capacity Building Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation announces a call for proposals from organizations that advance economic mobility. Our 2025 grants will focus on capacity building and operating support as these organizations adjust to changes in the funding and policy landscape.
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Our Commitment to Advancing Economic Mobility
Recognizing today’s challenges, the Minneapolis Foundation is launching an updated version of the Racial and Economic Justice grant program that incorporates feedback about the need for more flexible resources to support organizations that advance economic mobility.
Read StoryOur 2025 Economic Mobility Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation today announced $3,184,900 in grants to 79 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.
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