Ecosystem Grants
Bush Foundation Ecosystem Grants support organizations advancing creative problem-solving, equity, and community engagement across MN, ND, SD, and 23 Native nations.
Funder: Bush Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $450,000 over 3 years (max $150,000/year, not exceeding 25% of org’s annual expenses) plus $10,000 for capacity building.
Summary: Flexible operating support for organizations that empower problem solvers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations.
Key Information: Next application cycle opens in 2027 due to extended current grant terms.
Description
This program provides significant, flexible operating support to organizations that help others solve problems creatively and effectively throughout the Bush Foundation’s region. The focus is on organizations that serve as critical infrastructure for problem-solving—providing data, advancing policy, spreading innovative ideas, building leadership networks, and supporting equity and community engagement. Special consideration is given to organizations supporting Native nation sovereignty, student-centered learning, or using art to address community challenges. Grantees are selected for their broad impact and are promoted by the Foundation to amplify their reach.
