Fund For Safe Communities
The Fund for Safe Communities backs community-driven violence prevention and healing initiatives in Minneapolis, prioritizing BIPOC-led organizations and innovative resilience strategies.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$500,000 total per cycle; individual grants typically $15,000–$30,000 for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports community-led violence prevention, healing, and resilience initiatives in Minneapolis, prioritizing organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Fund for Safe Communities, established by the Minneapolis Foundation, provides grants to support tangible, community-driven actions that prevent violence, address systemic inequities, and promote healing and resilience in Minneapolis. The fund prioritizes direct service programs, advocacy, communication, and organizing led by community-based organizations, especially those influenced by or serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Guided by an advisory committee of emerging leaders with lived experience of community violence, the fund aims to foster restoration and empowerment in communities most affected by trauma and systemic injustice. Supported activities can include wellness programs, re-entry support for justice-involved individuals, mentorship, creative arts, and innovative violence prevention strategies.
