Graves Foundation Grants

The Graves Foundation Grants support grassroots, community-led initiatives in Minneapolis, aiming to close equity gaps and enhance the lives of youth. With a focus on education, community-building, housing, and youth development, the foundation fosters partnerships with local leaders and organizations. They are committed to understanding community needs through active engagement rather than traditional reporting methods. By investing in systemic change, the foundation strives to create a vibrant and inclusive environment for all residents.

NOTE: If you’d like to speak to us about funding, you can start the process by filling out this alignment form. We’ll review your form and be in touch to begin the conversation if there is potential for funding.
We build long-term, trusting relationships in community with grantees and partners, by identifying and collaborating with key public and private organizations, leaders, and programs within our priority areas.
Priority Areas
In grantmaking the Graves Foundation focuses on closing equity gaps and improving the lives of youth by supporting education, community-building, housing, and youth development in and around Minneapolis.

Eligibility

We typically fund grassroots, community-led efforts and organizations, and initiatives to improve local, public institutions.

Ineligibility

Because our funds are finite, we do not approve many multi-year grant requests.