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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Hear the Impact Fund Awards $768,000 in Grants
Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing will benefit in a variety of ways from the work of 17 organizations that received grants from a unique charitable fund administered by the Minneapolis Foundation.
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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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Graze 4 Good Virtual Event Series
Graze 4 Good is a unique fundraiser that pairs the Twin Cities’ vibrant food community with emerging philanthropists eager to make a difference, all in support of Fourth Generation.
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First Round of Racial and Economic Justice Grants Awarded
$3,320,000 in grants were awarded to 84 local organizations that are doing innovative work to advance racial and economic justice.
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OneMPLS Rebuild: Friends of the Global Market
In October 2020, the OneMPLS Fund awarded grants to BIPOC-owned businesses grappling with the dual crises of COVID-19 and the killing of George Floyd. Learn more about one grant recipient, Friends of the Global Market.
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Community Resilience Supported by the OneMPLS Fund
Since its inception in 2018, the OneMPLS Fund has enabled people and businesses to respond quickly and flexibly to community needs.
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Unveiling a New Grant Opportunity
We are we are pivoting under our new Framework to offer a new annual grant opportunity: Racial and Economic Justice.
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$1.57 Million Awarded in OneMPLS Rebuild Grants
Funding will support 16 nonprofits that are working with small businesses damaged in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing.
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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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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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