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 Fund for Safe Communities was established by the Minneapolis Foundation in 2018 to back direct service programs, advocacy, communication, and organizing endeavors led by community organizations, with a focus on projects led and influenced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color in diverse Minneapolis neighborhoods. The grant prioritizes preventing community violence, addressing systemic inequities, reforming the criminal justice system, and supporting healing for communities and individuals affected by violence, such as the murder of George Floyd. The Fund for Safe Communities is currently accepting applications for grants designed to foster resilience, particularly among youth and young adults (ages 11 to 30) in Minneapolis, aiming to fund activities that promote wellness, ease re-entry for justice-involved individuals, and support those most proximate to violence through sports, mentorship, and creative expressions. The fund plans to distribute between $300,000 and $500,000 through grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 over a 12-month period, supporting around 20 to 25 projects.
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