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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$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.
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West Bank Community Fund Grants
The West Bank Community Fund offers grants to organizations working to serve the needs of residents living in the West Bank area of Minneapolis.
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Advancing Equity Through Advocacy
In 2025, our legislative agenda focuses on critical issues such as education, economic mobility, and protecting our democracy. Read this story to learn more.
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Fueling Economic Mobility in 2024
We invest in community-led efforts to disrupt inequitable practices and systems, stabilize communities, and advance racial and economic justice.
VisitOur 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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