Giving Days - Bush Foundation
Bush Foundation funds organizations to host annual Giving Days, boosting nonprofit fundraising and community engagement across MN, ND, SD, and Native nations, with an emphasis on inclusion and sector-wide impact.
Funder: Bush Foundation
Due Dates: Applications accepted in 2028
Funding Amounts: $200,000 per year (2025–2028) per grantee; at least 50% for prizes/incentives; $10,000 additional capacity support
Summary: Supports annual Giving Days to energize fundraising and community engagement for nonprofits in MN, ND, SD, and Native nations.
Description
This opportunity supports organizations hosting or planning to host Giving Days—annual online fundraising events aimed at increasing awareness and donations for nonprofits across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Native nations within this geography. The Bush Foundation funds up to four organizations per cycle (one per state, plus one focused on Native communities/organizations). The program is designed to energize the nonprofit sector, simplify giving, and foster broad participation, while emphasizing trust-based relationships and ongoing support for grantees.
