2026 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants
The 2026 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants from the Minneapolis Foundation fund science-driven, community projects reducing emissions and advancing racial equity in Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: ~$370,000 total awarded across 12 organizations; individual award sizes vary. Typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Funds place-based, community-driven projects in Minneapolis that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen neighborhood resilience.
Description
The Minneapolis Foundation's Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants support innovative, community-led projects that address both environmental and public health needs in Minneapolis. The program is designed to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the livability, resilience, and equity of neighborhoods. Grants are intended to empower local organizations and collaborative efforts that create measurable, place-based environmental impacts and advance racial equity.
