Our world is big and no one can protect it alone. We are committed to the vital work that local communities are leading to safeguard our air and water, grow fresh food, make homes healthy and safe, and address many other environmental and public health needs.
Our grant programs invest in solutions that promote sustainability both locally and across the region.
This fund—a partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the McKnight Foundation, and the Minneapolis Foundation—drives hyper-local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s focused on place-based, community-driven projects and organizations.
Funded through the EPA, the Great Lakes Thriving Communities program awards grants to community-driven environmental and health initiatives across six states and 37 tribal nations, making federal support more accessible to underserved communities.
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Twelve organizations will receive a total of $370,000 in funding from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
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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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The launch of PutWaterFirst.org is an important outcome of the work we helped start in 2023—but it does not mark the end of our investment in Minnesota’s water.
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Reach out to learn more about our environmental programs, and a member of our team will be in touch.