AI Summary
Vibrant & Safe Downtown is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development and safety in its targeted areas. With a total of $633.5K awarded across nine grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COLLABORATES AND OFFERS SERVICES THAT INCREASE THE VIBRANCY AND SAFETY OF DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS.
Cause Areas
2
Organized labor
Crime prevention
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN COUNCIL
Minneapolis, MN
$992.4K
20%
FAMILY HOUSING FUND
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$65K
1%
MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Minneapolis, MN
$59.6K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN?
No. VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN give?
VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN make each year?
In 2024, VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $634 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN fund recently?
In 2024, VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN COUNCIL, FAMILY HOUSING FUND, and MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN?
VIBRANT & SAFE DOWNTOWN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.