The Minneapolis Foundation aims to advance equity and address systemic barriers to racial equity within Minnesota's education system. It focuses on elevating community voices and experiences, particularly from students, parents, educators, and community members, to disrupt inequities in K-12 education by fostering a community-centric approach. Influenced by extensive feedback and research, their strategy supports creating culturally responsive and inclusive educational environments.
The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grant Program focuses on awarding financial support to community-driven initiatives that achieve tangible decreases in greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals set forth in the Minneapolis Climate Action Plan and the Minneapolis Strategic Racial Equity Plan. Approximately $300,000 will be distributed in this funding cycle, with individual grants expected to range from $20,000 to $50,000. The program seeks proposals from projects that are not only impactful in terms of climate action but are also deeply rooted in racial equity.