Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund
This fund supports local action on climate change in diverse Minneapolis communities.
Impact
Offering grants for place-based, community-driven initiatives, projects, and organizations, this fund strives for a demonstrable reduction in local greenhouse gas emissions. How it works:
Align Goals
This fund aligns with the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan, and furthers the goals of the Minneapolis Strategic and Racial Equity Plan.
Local Partnerships
This fund is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation to drive hyper-local work.
Meaningful Change
Grantees engage local residents and organizations to increase their sense of ownership of climate solutions and strengthen social connections among individuals and networks.
Steps to apply
Step One
First, read through all of the grant requirements to see if you qualify. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, school districts, religious institutions, and organizations with a fiscal agent or sponsor.
Step Two
Confirm your organization or project is working at the intersection of climate action and racial equity. Review the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan and the City of Minneapolis’ Strategic and Racial Equity Action Plan for more details.
Step Three
Apply through the Minneapolis Foundation’s application portal.
The Latest
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12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve organizations will receive a total of $370,000 in funding from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
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2025 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants
We are pleased to announce that the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund is now accepting applications for its next round of grants.
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Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants Awarded to 9 Local Groups
The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund today announced $300,000 in grants to nine local organizations doing innovative work on climate change.
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