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Stepping into Homeownership
In 2023-2024, the OneMPLS Fund will focus on fair and affordable housing. Watch this story about how the fund is supporting Hope Community.
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What wins do, when things get made, is it makes a crack in the imagination that something else is possible.- Signe Harriday
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Advancing Racial and Economic Justice in 2022-2023
Through investments ranging from grants to convenings, we support community-led efforts to disrupt inequitable systems, close racial wealth gaps, and stabilize communities. See our 2022-2023 highlights.
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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Amanda Brinkman
Amanda Brinkman is a producer, branding expert, and public speaker. Amanda joined Chanda for a live conversation where they explored the current state of the nonprofit sector and the power of authentic leadership.
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State grant funds awarded for projects in communities hit hard by COVID, civil unrest
Watch WCCO's coverage of our announcement of $10 million in Main Street grants supporting 20 redevelopment and new construction projects led by small businesses and nonprofits.
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$10 Million Awarded in Main Street Grants
Funding will support 20 redevelopment and construction projects in cultural corridors hit hard by COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.
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The Murals of Lake Street
A collection of businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations including the Minneapolis Foundation have supported new murals on Lake Street.
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927 Building: The Path Forward
As progress continues on the 927 Building, check out this update from some of those who are helping to make this dream a reality.
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A better Lake Street?
The state announced a second round of Main Street funding totaling $16.75 million. A yet-undetermined figure will also go to small-business recovery in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.
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Statement on Second Round of Main Street Funding
This funding is a critical investment in diverse communities that must be rebuilt for the economic engine of Minnesota to thrive.
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Changing Minnesota’s Racial Narrative
BLCK Press is a news organization that creates opportunities for early career journalists of color, empowering them to tell authentic stories that transform the racial narrative. They received a Racial and Economic Justice grant from the Minneapolis Foundation in 2022.
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OneMPLS: The Minnesota Housing Partnership
The Minnesota Housing Partnership advocates for equitable housing policy, conducts research to inform solutions, and delivers community development services throughout the US.
Watch VideoRacial and Economic Justice
The Minneapolis Foundation gave $4,207,570 in grants to 86 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.
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