Funding search · The McKnight Foundation · grants
The McKnight Foundation: all 4,463 grants
Largest first · $656.9M across 2020–2024 · back to the overview
- $10.0M
Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund
- $9.6M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
to equitably decarbonize the Midwest by supporting powerful and inclusive coalitions with the ability to transform markets and the economy through state action in seven states
- $9.6M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To build and support the Midwest network of advocates in pursuit of ambitious and equitable climate action
- $9.6M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To build and support the Midwest network of advocates in pursuit of ambitious and equitable climate action
- $9.6M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
to equitably decarbonize the Midwest power, transportation, and building sectors
- $9.6M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
to equitably decarbonize the Midwest power, transportation, and building sectors
- $8.7M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2020
To accelerate decarbonization of the Midwest power, transportation, and buildings sectors
- $5.0M
Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund
- $3.4M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $3.4M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $2.6M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For award programs supporting research in neuroscience
- $2.5M
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
For a recoverable grant to expedite deployment of newly appropriated Homeownership Investments Grant program ($40M) and leverage expanded resources in Workforce & Affordable Homeownership Program, Challenge Program ($60… read allFor a recoverable grant to expedite deployment of newly appropriated Homeownership Investments Grant program ($40M) and leverage expanded resources in Workforce & Affordable Homeownership Program, Challenge Program ($60M), and Housing Infrastructure Bonds less
- $2.5M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $2.5M
Propel Nonprofits · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for the Seeding Cultural Treasures Initiative
- $2.5M
Propel Nonprofits · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for the Seeding Cultural Treasures Initiative
- $2.5M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · Saint Paul, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $2.2M
Minnesota Home Ownership Center · Saint Paul, MN · 2024
to bridge capacity needs and scale the deployment capacity of GroundBreak Coalition supported down payment assistance products
- $2.1M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $2.0M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $2.0M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $2.0M
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund · Washington Dc, DC · 2024
for general operating support
- $2.0M
Rewiring America · Washington, DC · 2024
to advance equitable electrification in the Midwest through place-based demonstration projects and policy development
- $2.0M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for award programs supporting research in neuroscience
- $2.0M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support grantmaking and technical assistance for BIPOC organizing on climate and clean energy in the Midwest
- $2.0M
The Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For McKnight's Donor Advised Fund
- $2.0M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · St Paul, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $2.0M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support grantmaking and technical assistance for BIPOC organizing on climate and clean energy in the Midwest
- $2.0M
V3 Sports · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To support phase one of the V3 Sports Center capital campaign in north Minneapolis
- $2.0M
Advancing Equity Coalition · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
to support the Regional Cultural Treasures special purpose fund
- $2.0M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $2.0M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $2.0M
The Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
to support the Regional Cultural Treasures special purpose fund
- $2.0M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $2.0M
Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Bemidji, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $2.0M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For one-time strategic capital
- $1.9M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support, and one-time project support to assist Youthprise in business model planning
- $1.9M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $1.9M
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole · Jackson, WY · 2024
for family-directed giving
- $1.9M
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole · Jackson, WY · 2022
For family-directed giving
- $1.8M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · St Paul, MN · 2024
for general operating support
- $1.8M
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · St Paul, MN · 2022
To advance the creation/preservation of affordable housing for urban, rural, and Native communities by mobilizing capital, building public will, increasing community engagement, empowering local leaders, creating housin… read allTo advance the creation/preservation of affordable housing for urban, rural, and Native communities by mobilizing capital, building public will, increasing community engagement, empowering local leaders, creating housing solutions, and advancing policy less
- $1.7M
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole · Jackson, WY · 2023
For family-directed giving
- $1.5M
Brick By Brick Training & Development Corporation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
to purchase a 400+ single family rental portfolio of properties and equitably reposition them for homeownership
- $1.5M
Region Nine Development Commission · Mankato, MN · 2024
to provide technical assistance to cities, counties, and towns in Greater Minnesota applying for federal and state funding and deploying climate and clean energy projects
- $1.5M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for award programs supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.5M
Youthprise · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for general operating support
- $1.5M
Minnesota Community Land Trust Coalition · Duluth, MN · 2023
To create a 0% loan fund to leverage state appropriations and support the 13 MN Community Land Trusts with acquisition, pre-development, and development costs associated with creating perpetually affordable homes across… read allTo create a 0% loan fund to leverage state appropriations and support the 13 MN Community Land Trusts with acquisition, pre-development, and development costs associated with creating perpetually affordable homes across Minnesota less
- $1.5M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $1.5M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To build a housing system that ensures housing access, stability, and affordability for everyone
- $1.5M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.5M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $1.5M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $1.5M
Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $1.5M
Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $1.5M
Juxtaposition · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for a recoverable grant for capital campaign financing
- $1.5M
Juxtaposition · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for a recoverable grant for capital campaign financing
- $1.5M
Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $1.5M
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Owatonna, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $1.5M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.4M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.4M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.4M
Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2022
To move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic near-term reductions in carbon pollution through equity-centered policy work, partnerships, and innovation
- $1.4M
Advancing Equity Coalition · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for McKnight's Donor Advised Fund
- $1.4M
The Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for McKnight's Donor Advised Fund
- $1.3M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2024
to support the operations of LISC Twin Cities
- $1.3M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2023
To support the operations of LISC Twin Cities
- $1.2M
Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2024
to move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic near-term reductions in carbon pollution through equity-centered policy work, partnerships, and innovation
- $1.2M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2020
To help people thrive in the places they love by accelerating affordable housing production/preservation and advancing equitable economic development and family financial stability, and for general operating support
- $1.1M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
for general operating support
- $1.1M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For award programs supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.1M
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For an awards program supporting research in neuroscience
- $1.1M
Innovia Foundation · Spokane, WA · 2024
for family-directed giving
- $1.1M
National Philanthropic Trust · Jenkintown, PA · 2024
for family-directed giving
- $1.1M
Park City Community Foundation · Park City, UT · 2024
for family-directed giving
- $1.1M
Innovia Foundation · Spokane, WA · 2022
For family-directed giving
- $1.1M
National Philanthropic Trust · Jenkintown, PA · 2022
For family-directed giving
- $1.1M
Park City Community Foundation · Park City, UT · 2022
For family-directed giving
- $1.0M
Family Housing Fund · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
to support the stabilization of affordable rental housing properties and providers
- $1.0M
Global Philanthropy Partnership · Chicago, IL · 2024
to transform the transportation sector while centering equity, climate, and people
- $1.0M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
For program support
- $1.0M
Build Wealth Mn · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For lending and seed capital for the 9000 Equities Targeted Mortgage Program
- $1.0M
Northcountry Cooperative Foundation · St Paul, MN · 2023
For a recoverable grant for capital to lend to low-income communities
- $1.0M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To position clean energy, low-carbon jobs, and climate-friendly agriculture practices as a primary driver of abundant, equitable job creation in rural America
- $1.0M
Land Bank Twin Cities · Saint Anthony, MN · 2022
To support the acquisition, hold, sale of, and lending related to, a private equity housing portfolio project of 143 units
- $1.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2022
For general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial too… read allFor general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial tools less
- $1.0M
Metropolitan Economic Development Association · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To seed the 10,000 Black Businesses Initiative and invest in Black entrepreneurship
- $1.0M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support BIPOC leadership development and movement building in the Midwest
- $1.0M
Northland Foundation · Duluth, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $1.0M
Seward Redesign · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To support the redevelopment of the Coliseum Building in Minneapolis as a community hub for black business and entrepreneurship
- $1.0M
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Owatonna, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $1.0M
The Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For McKnight's Donor Advised Fund
- $1.0M
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To continue building power in vulnerable communities of the Midwest through the Movement Voters Fund
- $1.0M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To position clean energy, low-carbon jobs, and climate-friendly agriculture practices as a primary driver of abundant, equitable job creation in rural America
- $1.0M
Advancing Equity Coalition · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
to support local business organizations and owners along Lake St., Midway, and W. Broadway, in restoring, rebuilding, and renovating damaged property following the summer unrest of 2020
- $1.0M
Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2021
to move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic reductions in carbon pollution in the near term
- $1.0M
Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2021
to move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic reductions in carbon pollution in the near term
- $1.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2021
for general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial too… read allfor general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial tools less
- $1.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2021
for general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial too… read allfor general operating support, and to advance an equitable recovery by linking community partners together to transform neighborhoods through affordable housing, arts and culture, economic development, and financial tools less
- $1.0M
Southwest Initiative Foundation · Hutchinson, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $1.0M
Southwest Initiative Foundation · Hutchinson, MN · 2021
for general operating support

