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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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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2025 Economic Mobility – Capacity Building Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation announces a call for proposals from organizations that advance economic mobility. Our 2025 grants will focus on capacity building and operating support as these organizations adjust to changes in the funding and policy landscape.
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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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.
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OneMPLS Fund in 2022-2023
This collective impact fund pools money from people and businesses throughout our community to respond nimbly to pressing needs. See our 2022-2023 highlights.
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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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We All Eat: BMPP 10 Year Celebration
We are proud to partner with the BMPP Giving Circle, now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Watch this video and see why they are a shining example of how giving circles and collective giving work.
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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Grants that Build Native Wealth
The Mni Sota Fund is using a Racial and Economic Justice grant to support Indigenous business owners.
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Unlocking Doors to Fair and Affordable Housing
This year, our OneMPLS Fund is focused on addressing our region’s ongoing housing crisis. Watch highlights from our OneMPLS learning collaborative that digs into this issue.
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Three Affordable Housing Challenges
What barriers must our community overcome to ensure that all Minnesotans have safe, stable homes? Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this video to learn more.
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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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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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