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The Wheels of Economics

We recently teamed up with the Destination Northside Coalition to offer our fundholders an up-close look at development projects in North Minneapolis.

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A Church’s Legacy of Generosity

Watch this video to see how the Minneapolis Foundation ensured the legacy of a historic Hopkins church lived on after it closed its doors and how it connected with local organizations.

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How We Are Taking Action for Housing Equity

Through our competitive grant programs, we strive to advance equity in education, economic mobility, and the environment—all issues that intersect with housing needs in our community.

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Fueling the Movement for Economic Justice

Watch this important discussion, during which we connected with several recent grant recipients who are working for justice and pushing for change in our community.

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FUND FOR SAFE COMMUNITIES AWARDS GRANTS TO FOSTER RESILIENCE

The Minneapolis Foundation today announced $526,543 in grants from the Fund for Safe Communities to 18 organizations that are doing innovative work to prevent violence and foster resilience in local communities.

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ONEMPLS FUND AWARDS $325,000 IN HOUSING GRANTS

Three organizations leading important work for fair and affordable housing got a boost from the OneMPLS Fund, a collective impact fund that addresses urgent local issues.

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DRIVEN TO GIVE BACK

At Apple Autos, charitable giving is about far more than writing checks.

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FOURTH GENERATION AWARDS 2024 GRANTS, ANNOUNCES NEXT FOCUS ISSUE

The giving circle has chosen youth-led initiatives as the focus of its upcoming 2024-25 grant cycle.

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GRANTS THAT CHAMPION THE NEEDS OF WOMEN

The WCA Foundation recently awarded $670,080 in grants to 26 organizations that provide direct services to women addressing economic stability, education, shelter, safety, and health.

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Racial and Economic Justice

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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