2025 Reimagine Education Grants

2025 Reimagine Education Grants is sponsored by The Minneapolis Foundation. Supports nonprofits, schools, and districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Empowering change in schools This collaborative initiative transforms research into collective action to make our schools better for each and every child. Reimagine Education was launched in 2019 to bring our community together with the vision of creating a K-12 system that works for everyone.

Our approach is driven by data as well as insights from Minnesotans with the most at stake in our schools—educators, school leaders, families, and the students who will shape our state’s future. We invest in community-led efforts to address systemic inequities, empower youth, and provide resources to educators dedicated to creating more inclusive schools.

We commission reports and partner with researchers who collaborate with schools, gather data, and share it with education leaders and policymakers. We voice our support for public policies and investments that make our education system more equitable and deliver needed resources to schools.

We sponsor conferences and host convenings where students can raise their voices; educators can connect and share resources; and our fundholders can plug in to key issues affecting schools. We participate in cross-sector leadership tables and team up with school leaders, funders, businesses, and other community leaders to drive change. We invest with other foundations and connect our fundholders with opportunities to strengthen schools.

See Youth Career Pathways in Action Career Pathways at Saint Paul Public Schools allow students to explore high-wage and in-demand careers through college and career curriculum, personal learning plans, stackable credentials, certifications, and work experiences. MIGIZI provides a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth.

MIGIZI’s Indigenous Pathways program provides young people with professional development, income, and an opportunity to make a difference in their community. Pillsbury United Communities’ career pathways program has created a menu of options for young people to help them explore their options and connect the dots. To ensure success, they fast-track plans with paid training and tuition, one-on-one guidance, and intensive support.

BrookLynk is a youth employment program that stems from a partnership between the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and is dedicated to addressing regional talent and workforce needs through a strategy that explicitly supports and invests in young people facing barriers to employment. St.

Paul’s Powerful Partnerships A Multitude of Options for Young People BrookLynk’s Multi-City Model 2026 Reimagine Education Grants This year's funding will focus on youth career pathways. The Minneapolis Foundation is accepting applications for grants that help students transition from school to college and careers through practical training and workforce exploration. $1.

2 Million in Reimagine Education Grants Awarded With a focus on literacy and leadership, the Minneapolis Foundation has awarded more than $1. 2 million grants to 30 schools and organizations working to create a more equitable K-12 education system. An Investment in Minneapolis Public Schools The Minneapolis Foundation announced a commitment of more than $1.

3 million to Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) to support literacy and leadership during the 2024-2025 school year. This report highlights challenges and opportunities for Twin Cities programs serving young people. Explore how we’re partnering with the University of Minnesota to elevate the voices of principals.

Get an overview of our 2025-26 legislative agenda. Remote Teaching and Learning Read our April 2020 report on education equity during the pandemic. Reach out to Patrice Relerford to learn more about our Reimagine Education initiative.

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