Bush Prize - Bush Foundation
The Bush Prize supports innovative organizations driving positive community change in MN, ND, SD, and Native Nations with flexible funding to advance impactful, equity-centered work.
Funder: Bush Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 9 grants of $250,000 each, awarded annually; flexible use.
Summary: Honors organizations with a strong record of community problem solving and innovation, providing flexible funding to advance impactful work in MN, ND, SD, and Native Nations.
Key Information: Forecasted grant cycle; check program page for updates.
Description
The Bush Prize is an annual award from the Bush Foundation that recognizes and supports organizations with a strong reputation for community value and a proven track record of solving problems within their communities. The program emphasizes flexibility—recipients can use the grant funds to build reserves, test new ideas, or support their ongoing work in ways that best fit their mission. The Bush Prize is delivered in partnership with community grant partners across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Native Nations, each using locally informed criteria and centering equity in decision-making. The program's core mission is to invest in organizations that drive meaningful, innovative, and positive change in their communities.
