Economic Mobility
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Economic Response Grants Back 900+ Small Businesses
Hundreds of businesses have received emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund, a rapid-response effort led by the Minneapolis Foundation to help small businesses stay afloat and keep contributing to the regional economy.
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2026 Economic Mobility Grants
Starting April 15, the Minneapolis Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that advance economic mobility.
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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.
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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Foundation Awards $2.4 Million in Economic Mobility Grants
19 organizations will receive funding to help entrepreneurs thrive, strengthen neighborhood economies, and expand opportunity.
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Economic Response Grants Back 900+ Small Businesses
Hundreds of businesses have received emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund, a rapid-response effort led by the Minneapolis Foundation to help small businesses stay afloat and keep contributing to the regional economy.
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2026 Economic Mobility Grants
Starting April 15, the Minneapolis Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that advance economic mobility.
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Small Businesses May Now Apply for Economic Response Grants
Small businesses in Minnesota that have experienced operational disruptions in recent weeks may now apply for emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund.
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Minnesota Companies Mobilize $3.5 Million For Immediate Small Business Support
The Economic Response Fund will activate an initial $3.5 million through grants to established community organizations with deep experience in small business support.
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Meeting the Moment… for 110 Years
The past year asked a lot of everyone in our community. And time and again, you rose to the moment with generosity, creativity, and resolve. Learn more in our 2025 Year in Review.
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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.
Watch VideoOur 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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