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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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Fueling Economic Mobility in 2024
We invest in community-led efforts to disrupt inequitable practices and systems, stabilize communities, and advance racial and economic justice.
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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$4.2 Million Awarded in Racial and Economic Justice Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation awarded $4,207,570 in grants to 86 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.
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Main Street Grants Webinar
Join staff members of the Minneapolis Foundation, LISC, and Propel as they go over the details of the Main Street Economic Revitalization grant round and answer questions.
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Main Street Grants Will Support Small Business Recovery
In partnership with LISC Twin Cities and Propel Nonprofits, the Minneapolis Foundation will administer grants for projects in the business corridors worst hit by COVID-19 and the destruction following George Floyd’s murder.
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First Children’s Finance
The Minneapolis Foundation approved a innovative grant to First Children's Finance for Community Conversations. It addresses a pressing issue given the shortage of childcare spots in the metro area and across the state.
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OneMPLS Grants Strengthen Local Nonprofits
These grants will enhance the capacity of small and medium-sized nonprofits that provide critical services to diverse communities in Minneapolis and inner-ring suburbs.
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2022 Racial and Economic Justice Grants
In this grant round, we are interested in funding organizations, efforts, and initiatives that can make the case for how their work advances racial and economic justice.
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A Look Back at 2021
In this episode of Conversations with Chanda, we look back at 2021 with some of our dynamic guests who helped us better understand the racial and economic issues that our communities face. Hear from the family of George Floyd, Eddie Glaude Jr., Kim Foxx, and many others as we remember our past in order to better understand our future.
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Update on Main Street Economic Revitalization Partnership
Our goal is to announce details of the first grant round in January.
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Five Ways to Learn about Native American Culture in Minnesota
November is Native American Heritage Month! Now and every day, we strive to honor the important contributions that indigenous people make in our communities.
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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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