How much funding does Fund for Safe Communities Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Fund for Safe Communities Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

Who is eligible for Fund for Safe Communities Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Fund for Safe Communities Grants offered?

Fund for Safe Communities Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

Fund for Safe Communities Grants

The Minneapolis Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Criminal Justice Grants for Gun Violence Prevention Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Geographic Scope: Minneapolis area

Focus Areas:

Meaningful actions to address and prevent violence
Promote healing
Address systemic inequities
Criminal justice reform
Work led by young people
Emerging leaders personally affected by gun violence

Background: Established in 2018 as a key grantmaking component of efforts to advance criminal justice reform. Emphasizes the importance of work led by young people and is advised by emerging leaders who have been personally affected by gun violence.

Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

How to Apply

Monitor the Minneapolis Foundation website for Winter 2025-2026 application opening
Read the grant guidelines when posted
Submit application through the online portal
Expect contact from Foundation with updates

Note: Check the funding opportunities page for current guidelines and application deadlines.

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What The Minneapolis Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 1,565
Total given: $121.7M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,094–$6.05M

By dollars: Minnesota 77%, New York 4%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; New York, NY.
18% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Great MN Schools · Minneapolis, MN

Donor advised, education

$6.05M
The Nature Conservancy · Minneapolis, MN

Donor advised, environment

$4.32M
Allina Health Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

Donor advised, health

$3.97M
Children's Health Care Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

Donor advised, health

$3.31M
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

Donor advised, education

$2.98M