The Saint Paul & Minnesota, F.R. Bigelow, and Mardag foundations have announced that, together and independently, they have awarded more than $9.9 million to nonprofits in the state. 

The second round of grantmaking in 2022 will support a diverse range of organizations working to build strength across Minnesota communities. Recipients include the Afghan Cultural Society, which was awarded $60,000 for programming and services to assist newly arrived Afghan refugees and established immigrant communities; City of Mahnomen, which will receive $25,000 in support of the Manoomin Arts Initiative; and CLIMB Theatre, which was awarded $85,000 to advance its mission to use the power of collaborative arts and live theater to inspire young people to develop accountability, resiliency, empathy, advocacy, and self-regulation. 

“In many ways, our Minnesota communities are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic and civil unrest,” said Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation director of community impact Tiffany Kong. “And at the foundation, we are privileged to witness the innovation of our nonprofit partners in response to the challenges presented by the last several years. This is why we believe so strongly in investing in these community-led solutions that are addressing Minnesota’s most pressing needs and opportunities.” 

For the complete list of grantees, see the Mardag Foundation website.