Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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Domestic partner registration

You can register a domestic partnership with the City. Registering allows you to visit a partner in a health care facility. Some employers provide benefits to registered partners.
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Racial equity initiatives

You can learn about racial equity initiatives in the City.
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Minneapolis census

You can learn about the City's efforts to get a complete count for the 2020 census.
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Target Market

Small businesses drive our economy, so we created a program to help them bid on City contracts.
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Minneapolis Youth Works

We help youth learn life and work skills, identify career paths and find meaningful work.
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Youth Connection Center

This resource can help prevent youth from becoming victims of violence.
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Police Explorers

See what it is like to be a Minneapolis police officer. You can take part in this training.
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Vision Zero

We can work together to prevent severe injuries and deaths from traffic crashes.
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Coaching Athletes into Leaders

We partner with coaches to educate high school athletes about healthy relationships.
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Bank Qualified Bank Direct Tax Exempt Loan

We offer tax-exempt financing to 501(c)(3) organizations.
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Promise Zone

This program helps residents of North Minneapolis and other high poverty areas in the U.S.
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Green Zones

We seek to improve the health and well-being of people in our community. Green Zones are communities that have been deeply affected by pollution, racism and other factors.
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