OneMPLS Fund
The OneMPLS Fund awards rapid-response grants to nonprofits addressing urgent and emerging needs in Minneapolis, focusing on systems change, innovation, and community-driven impact.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application period begins & full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000–$50,000; average award $30,000–$40,000; ~20–30 grants per round; total pool ~$800,000–$900,000 per cycle.
Summary: Rapid-response, one-time grants for nonprofits addressing urgent needs and systems change in the greater Minneapolis area.
Key Information: Invitation-based; 501(c)(3)s or fiscal sponsors only; not open to individuals or for-profits.
Description
The OneMPLS Fund, managed by the Minneapolis Foundation, is a collective giving initiative designed to respond swiftly to the most urgent and emerging needs in the Minneapolis region. Each year, the Fund targets 1–3 pressing local issues—such as housing instability, economic mobility, public media, and crisis relief—and invites nonprofit organizations to apply for one-time funding. The Fund prioritizes organizations with deep community trust, established track records, and lived expertise, and values innovation, systems change, intersectional approaches, and multi-generational strategies. Funding is awarded primarily through an invitation-based process, leveraging community partnerships and staff expertise to direct resources where they are needed most.
