John and Denise Graves Foundation

Graves Foundation General Grantmaking

Who can apply: Organizations and community leaders whose work aligns with the Graves Foundation's funding priorities may pursue funding. The Foundation typically supports grassroots, community-led efforts, organizations, and initiatives that strengthen local public institutions and the communities they serve, particularly those focused on Hennepin County.

Deadline: No fixed deadline; alignment forms may be submitted at any time.

Graves Foundation Rapid-Response Grants

Who can apply: Available selectively for urgent community needs and aligned with the Foundation’s geographic and mission priorities. Specific eligibility requirements are not stated.

Deadline: No deadline stated; rapid-response requests are handled with a quick turnaround when selected.

Community Room Use

Who can apply: Available to nonprofit and community partners for meetings and events. The space is located in the Midtown Exchange Building in Minneapolis.

Deadline: No deadline stated; reservations are handled by inquiry.

Youth Development Grants (2025)

Who can apply: Place-based funding prioritizing organizations aligned with the foundation's youth and equity mission in Minneapolis.

Education Grants (2025)

Who can apply: The foundation focuses on closing equity gaps and improving the lives of youth, with a place-based emphasis on Minneapolis and Hennepin County. Funding appears to be relationship-based and alignment-driven rather than through an open competitive application.

Deadline: Not specified; appears to be by inquiry/invite after alignment review.

Housing Stability Grants (2025)

Who can apply: Funding is place-based and aligned to the foundation's broader mission to improve youth lives and close equity gaps.

Youth Power Building Grants (2025)

Who can apply: Organizations must align with the foundation's mission and place-based focus. Funding is relationship-based rather than through an open call described on the site.