Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund
Grants fund community-driven science projects in Minneapolis that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate and racial equity, focusing on solutions in neighborhoods most affected by environmental injustice.
Funder: Minneapolis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$300,000 total; typical awards range from $20,000–$50,000 for 1–2 years
Summary: Supports community-driven projects in Minneapolis that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate and racial equity.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This fund provides grants for place-based, community-driven initiatives in Minneapolis that reduce local greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate justice, with a strong emphasis on racial equity. Aligned with the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan and Strategic and Racial Equity Action Plan, the program prioritizes projects that engage local residents and organizations, foster community ownership of climate solutions, and strengthen social connections. Priority is given to projects based in and serving residents of the city's designated Green Zones, which are areas most affected by environmental and social inequities.
