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.
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 resilience of local communities. Proposals should align with the goals of the City of Minneapolis’ Climate Equity Plan, specifically those related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the city’s Strategic and Racial Equity Action Plan. Projects should also prioritize the goals of Minneapolis’ Green Zones.
The fund will grant approximately $300,000 in 2025, with awards expected to range between $20,000 and $50,000.
ELIGIBILITY
This funding opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, school districts, religious institutions, and organizations with a fiscal agent or sponsor.
Priority will also be given to projects that are based in and serve residents within designated Green Zones in the City of Minneapolis.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online. The Minneapolis Foundation is using a new online application portal for this grant round. Applicants will need to set up an account in our new system, even if your organization has received funding from the Foundation in the past. We strongly encourage each individual grant writer to have their own account, as multiple accounts can be associated with one organization. It also ensures you will receive timely notice of your grant approval/denial.
We encourage you to log in well before the deadline to ensure that you have access to the portal and that your organization’s contact information is current. Before starting your application, be sure to download and review the 2025 Grant Guidelines and Application Preview Worksheet.
TIMELINE
Application Portal Opens: July 24, 2025
Application Deadline: 1 p.m. on August 21, 2025
QUESTIONS?
For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Josh Johnson, Program Officer, at jjohnson2@mplsfoundation.org.
If you need technical support with our online application portal, please contact our Grant Administration team at grantsadministration@mplsfoundation.org.
