[Minneapolis Foundation](https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org)

June 2026 | December 2026

$1M–$1.2M total to 25–30 orgs; typical grant $25,000–$75,000; average ~$40,000; 12-month project period

Supports community-driven, equity-focused initiatives and research to improve K-12 education outcomes in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description This Minneapolis Foundation initiative funds efforts to drive systemic change and promote equity in K-12 education, particularly in Minneapolis and its inner-ring suburbs. The program supports projects that elevate student and community voices, empower youth, provide resources and professional development for educators, and advocate for policies that address systemic inequities. Grants are intended for efforts such as implementing evidence-based literacy strategies, building culturally responsive and inclusive schools, supporting student mental health, and engaging families and communities in school decision-making. The Foundation also invests in research, convenes learning collectives, and forges partnerships to advance educational equity. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected): Full application submission deadline - December 2026 (anticipated/projected): Full application submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding: $1 million–$1.2 million per cycle, awarded to 25–30 organizations - Individual grants: $25,000–$75,000 (average ~$40,000) - Typical project period: 12 months --- ## Eligibility - Public schools and school districts - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Priority to organizations impacting Minneapolis, but those in inner-ring suburbs (e.g., Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park) are also eligible - Preference for current or past Reimagine Education grantees in good standing - Projects should focus on equity, inclusion, and systemic change in K-12 education --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Minneapolis Foundation's online portal (a new system; each grant writer should have their own account) - Late or emailed applications are not accepted - A narrative report and itemized budget are required at the end of the grant period, with an emphasis on learning and reflection - Preview application questions and guidelines are available on the program page --- ## Additional Information - Funded activities may include professional development, literacy instruction, recruitment and retention of diverse educators, leadership development, advocacy, student/family engagement, and more - The Foundation encourages innovative ideas that help create equitable outcomes for children and youth from local Black, Indigenous, and communities of color - Notification of awards typically occurs 2–3 months after the application deadline, with funds disbursed in early fall --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/reimagine-education) - [2025 Grant Guidelines Example](http://minneapolisfoundation.org/2025-reimagine-education-grants) - [Preview Application Questions (PDF)](http://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Spring-2025-Reimagine-Education-Grant-Guidelines-and-Application-Preview-Worksheet-DRAFT-04.04.25.pdf) - [Latest Grant Awards](https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/reimagine-education/1-2-million-in-reimagine-education-grants-awarded/) - [Online Application Portal](https://theminneapolisfoundation.my.site.com/Portal/s/login/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Patrice Relerford | Vice President, Collective Impact and Giving | [prelerford@mplsfoundation.org](mailto:prelerford@mplsfoundation.org) | | | Grants Administration | Technical/application support | [impactgrant@mplsfoundation.org](mailto:impactgrant@mplsfoundation.org) (or grantsupport@mplsfoundation.org) | 612-672-8665 | ---

Reimagine Education

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