Minnesota Budget Project

As federal funding cuts continue to ripple through communities, Minnesota nonprofits are calling for action to mitigate the harms & to build toward a more stable future. See what nonprofits across Minnesota are advocating for under : bit.ly/4dSDnbL

Some positive steps were taken this legislative session, including additional funding for food banks & shelves to help meet increasing food needs for Minnesotans. But there’s still much more left for to do so that all Minnesotans have what they need to thrive. Here is a closer look at the 2026 Legislative Session outcomes:

Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027 - Minnesota Budget Project In the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, we called on policymakers to take bold action to protect Minnesotans’ health and well-being in the face of a number of challenges. Those challenges include addressing the harmful effects of the massive federal tax and budget legislation passed last July, ...

Faced with unprecedented federal threats to funding vital for food support, health care, child care, and other essentials, Minnesota nonprofits are calling for more people-centered policy decisions. Read how we, along with other MN nonprofits, are calling for bold statewide action: bit.ly/4dSDnbL

The Minnesota Budget Project is featured in Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' latest Nonprofit News. Read about the growing needs nonprofits are seeing across Minnesota & how nonprofits are continuing to expand their work within their communities in strong & creative ways: bit.ly/4dSDnbL

Metamorphosis: Spring 2026 Nonprofit News The question is not whether change is coming. We may be witnessing a fundamental shift in who we are as a sector. We will rise to meet it, drawing on what we've learned and grounding our work in trust, shared responsibility, and dignity. These are not just values; they are strategies for the future.