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Protecting Our Urban Forest Together

Emerald ash borer infestation is an issue that affects all of Minneapolis, but removing diseased trees is expensive, and so it's also important for our community to tackle this problem in a way that's fair to everyone.

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Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants Awarded to 9 Local Groups

The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund today announced $300,000 in grants to nine local organizations doing innovative work on climate change.

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Apply to Serve on Our Regional Advisory Committee

The Great Lakes TCGM Partnership is pleased to announce a call for applications from environmental justice leaders interested in serving on a 10-member Regional Community Advisory Committee.

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2024 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants

We are pleased to announce that the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund is now accepting applications for its next round of grants.

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Minnesota’s Water – A Call for Bold Ideas and Collective Action

The Water Project is about getting everyone who cares about our water – leaders in science, academia, government, business, and across our community – to shape bold strategies for sustainability.

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Great Lakes Partnership Selected For New EPA Program

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, has been selected as a grantmaker in its new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $600M to 11 Grantmakers

Grantmakers selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years.

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Getting Closer to Food Justice

We joined Twin Cities Food Justice on a food rescue—just one of the ways we create opportunities for our partners to connect and learn from each other.

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Climate Action Grants Awarded to 13 Local Groups

The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund awarded $310,000 in grants to 13 local organizations that are doing innovative work to take action on climate change.

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Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund

The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund drives local action on climate change in diverse Minneapolis communities. A partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation, this fund supports innovative, community-driven climate solutions

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