Economic Mobility
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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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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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Giving Her All to Help Kids Experience Nature
When a longtime Cargill executive heard that a North Minneapolis nonprofit wanted to reopen a youth camp in Carver County, she jumped in to help.
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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2018-2019 Grantmaking Cycle
Learn about Fourth Generation’s ninth grantmaking cycle, which was focused on addressing place-based disparities.
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Fourth Round of OneMPLS Pandemic Response Grants Awarded
Funding will support 41 nonprofit organizations that are providing critical services during the COVID-19 crisis.
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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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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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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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