St. Paul foundations launch $23M housing initiative
The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation, with the F.R. Bigelow and Mardag foundations, announced a five‑year, $20 million “Our Home State” initiative on Nov. 17 to expand access to safe, stable and affordable housing across Minnesota; St. Paul–based Ecolab added $3 million, bringing the total to $23 million. Early investments will focus on eviction prevention, shelter capacity, affordable housing production and policy/narrative work, with leaders emphasizing support for community‑led solutions that include the Twin Cities.
📌 Key Facts
- $23 million total: $20M from three foundations plus $3M from Ecolab
- Five‑year initiative named “Our Home State” led by the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation
- Focus areas: eviction prevention, shelter capacity, affordable housing development, and policy/narrative change