Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund
The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund from the Minneapolis Foundation supports science-based, community projects in Minneapolis that reduce emissions and advance racial equity through environmental solutions.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $20,000–$50,000; total fund size is approximately $300,000 per cycle; one-year grants.
Summary: Supports local, community-led projects in Minneapolis that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance racial equity through environmental solutions.
Key Information: Only projects serving Minneapolis communities are eligible; priority given to initiatives in designated Green Zones.
Description
The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund is a collaborative initiative of the Minneapolis Foundation, the City of Minneapolis, and the McKnight Foundation. The fund is dedicated to advancing hyper-local, community-driven projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster environmental solutions centered on racial equity. This program supports organizations and efforts that create sustainable change by addressing environmental and public health needs, with a strong emphasis on place-based leadership and resident engagement. Projects must directly serve Minneapolis and align with both the city’s Climate Equity Plan and Strategic and Racial Equity Action Plan.
