OneMPLS Fund
Forecasted
The OneMPLS Fund by the Minneapolis Foundation supports innovative, research-driven projects tackling urgent community issues in greater Minneapolis and nearby suburbs.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000–$50,000; average $30,000–$40,000; 20–30 grants per round.
Summary: Responsive, annual grants for nonprofits addressing urgent and emerging needs in greater Minneapolis.
Key Information: By invitation only; only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
The OneMPLS Fund is a flexible grantmaking initiative of the Minneapolis Foundation designed to address urgent and emerging needs across greater Minneapolis and the inner-ring suburbs of Hennepin County. Each year, the Foundation identifies 1–3 pressing community issues—such as housing stability, economic mobility, pandemic relief, and public media protection—and quickly directs pooled donor resources to nonprofits with demonstrated community impact. The Fund emphasizes innovation, systems change, intersectionality, and the leadership of those most affected by community challenges. Grants are typically awarded by invitation, allowing the Foundation to move resources efficiently and prioritize organizations with deep community trust and established track records.
