2022 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants

This fund, a partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation, offers grants for place-based, community-driven initiatives and projects that contribute to a reduction in local greenhouse gas emissions and increase the livability and resiliency of local communities. Proposals should align with the goals of the Minneapolis Climate Action Plan and the Minneapolis Strategic Racial Equity Plan.

The fund will grant between $250,000 and $300,000 in 2022, with awards expected to range between $5,000 and $50,000.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, churches, neighborhood organizations, business associations, and charitable/grassroots organizations with a fiscal agent.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Minneapolis Foundation’s online portal. Once the application portal opens on September 26, we encourage you to log in to ensure that you have access to it and that your organization’s contact information is current. Before starting your application, be sure to download and review the 2022 Grant Guidelines and Application Preview Worksheet.

Timeline

• Application Portal Opens: September 26, 2022
• Application Deadline: October 28, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Questions?

For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Jo-Anne Stately, Director of Impact Strategy for Economic Vitality, at  jstately@mplsfoundation.org or 612-672-3831.

If you need technical support with our online application portal, please contact our Grant Administration team at grantsupport@mplsfoundation.org or 612-672-8665.