Fund for Safe Communities Grants

The Fund for Safe Communities was established in 2018 by the Minneapolis Foundation to support tangible, specific, and meaningful actions to address and prevent violence. This funding opportunity is designed to support gatherings and activities to address community trauma and promote wellness among Minneapolis youth and adults.

Funding will be awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and religious organizations that support youth, adults, and families in Minneapolis neighborhoods. The Foundation plans to award a total of up to $250,000, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 and an average award of approximately $3,000.

Here are some examples of activities they're interested in supporting:

• Healing spaces that provide a safe place for community members to cope as the trial unfolds.
• Activities that promote wellness and help manage stress and trauma.
• Art, poetry, writing, and other creative actions that provide opportunities to process, reflect, and consider our path forward as a community.

Applications for these funds will begin on Monday, March 15, 2021.