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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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Minnesota’s Water: A Public Blueprint for Collective Action
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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Federal Judge Orders $180M in Environmental Dollars Restored
Communities seeking to protect their air and water, make homes healthy and safe, and address other environmental hazards won a major victory when a federal court ruled in favor of three organizations administering grants that the EPA terminated earlier this year.
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone, especially given the climate crisis we face. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to take action for climate justice.
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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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Minnesota’s Water: A Public Blueprint for Collective Action
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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Federal Judge Orders $180M in Environmental Dollars Restored
Communities seeking to protect their air and water, make homes healthy and safe, and address other environmental hazards won a major victory when a federal court ruled in favor of three organizations administering grants that the EPA terminated earlier this year.
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Update on the Great Lakes TCGM Program
We are deeply committed to the vital work they are leading to protect our air and water, grow fresh food, make homes healthy and safe, and help ensure the future prosperity of our nation.
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A Message from Our CEO
We can’t know what we will face over the next century, or even the next few years. What we do know is that none of us can, or should, shoulder the challenges alone, which means we need to continue to grow our generous community.
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Investing in the Environment in 2024
Through investments ranging from grants to convenings, we support community-led efforts to address our region’s biggest environmental and public health challenges.
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$40 Million Available for Environmental Justice Grants
This program will distribute $40 million in grants to support priorities identified by local communities, from clean air and water to ensuring all residents have access to healthy food.
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2024 Minnesota Meeting
The Minnesota Meeting is back and focused on the environment. Check out this video to get a glimpse of the day and some of the important issues that were explored.
Watch VideoGreat Lakes Thriving Communities Grants
The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund drives local action on climate change in diverse Minneapolis communities. A partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation, this fund supports innovative, community-driven climate solutions
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