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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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Third Round of OneMPLS Pandemic Response Grants Awarded
106 organization received more than $1.5 million in OneMPLS grants in this initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional $500,000 Awarded in OneMPLS Pandemic Response Grants
These grants support regional efforts to address the economic impact of COVID-19 and serve communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
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OneMPLS Grants Awarded to Support Pandemic Response
Grant recipients will use funding to address needs such as home delivery of food and supplies to seniors, services for homeless youth, support for artists, and more.
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OneMPLS Fund Deployed to Support Pandemic Response
OneMPLS grants will support business and essential program continuity for local nonprofits.
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Boosting Resources for Renters
New grants from the Minneapolis Foundation aim to tackle the city’s housing crisis by boosting help for renters.
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First Grants Awarded from OneMPLS Fund
Our new fund, which is focused on emerging community needs, directs $500,000 to support stable housing.
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Caroline Wanga
Chanda speaks with the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Human Resources at the Target Corporation Caroline Wanga. They discuss how Caroline developed grit and resilience as a young mother and how who you are is non-negotiable.
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Fourth Generation Awards $60,000 in Grants
Funding will support six local groups that are working to address place-based disparities.
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Edgar Villanueva
At this live event, the author and thought leader talks about the power structures surrounding wealth and the steps needed to bring compassion and healing to the field of philanthropy.
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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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