Funding search · The McKnight Foundation · grants
The McKnight Foundation: all 4,463 grants
Largest first · $656.9M across 2020–2024 · back to the overview
- $200,000
Coalition of Asian American Leaders · St Paul, MN · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
Corporation for Supportive Housing · New York, NY · 2023
To fund the partnership of CSH and Hearth Connection to continue a project that unlocks and leverages Medicaid for housing
- $200,000
Elevate Energy · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support equitable building electrification in the Midwest and to provide comprehensive technical assistance to Justice40 Accelerator cohort organizations
- $200,000
Evergreen Collaborative · Seattle, WA · 2023
For general operating support - Evergreen Collaborative works to advance an ambitious climate action agenda, combining policy development capacity with strategic communications to inform audiences.
- $200,000
Forth Mobility Fund · Portland, OR · 2023
To build capacity, deepen relationships between equity focused and traditional organizations, and advance equitable electric mobility
- $200,000
Global Greengrants Fund · Boulder, CO · 2023
Strengthening Climate-resilient Food Systems at the Territorial Level While Shifting Food System Policies
- $200,000
Home Line · Bloomington, MN · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
Hope Community · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support - Hope Community works to address structural racism, gentrification, and community well-being through affordable housing, economic mobility, and policy change.
- $200,000
Inclusive Prosperity Capital · Hartford, CT · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2023
To support the Initiators Fellowship and the Nonprofit Academy
- $200,000
Isaiah · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
To support a pro-democracy future in Minnesota through strategic communications, building engagement infrastructure, and developing new democracy leaders
- $200,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
For re-granting programs in support of individual artists and culture bearers
- $200,000
Mn350 · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
National Center for Family Philanthropy · Washington, DC · 2023
For general operating support - The National Center for Family Philanthropy has supported families in advancing equitable and effective philanthropy, which it defines as a collective commitment to meaningful social chan… read allFor general operating support - The National Center for Family Philanthropy has supported families in advancing equitable and effective philanthropy, which it defines as a collective commitment to meaningful social change. less
- $200,000
Native American Community Development Institute · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support - Native American Community Development Institute's work facilitates systems change through integrated pathways of community engagement, community organizing, community development, and Ind… read allFor general operating support - Native American Community Development Institute's work facilitates systems change through integrated pathways of community engagement, community organizing, community development, and Indigenous arts and culture. less
- $200,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support an effective response to anti-ESG rhetoric by the business and investor communities
- $200,000
Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund · Columbus, OH · 2023
For general operating support - The Fund convenes a high-capacity group of donors concerned with maintaining a healthy democracy and advancing shared progressive priorities including an equitable clean energy transition.
- $200,000
Penumbra Theatre Company · St Paul, MN · 2023
For general operating support - Penumbra Theatre's next two seasons will foster the racial healing of individuals and community through a unique integration of powerful artistic programs, customizable equity tools, and … read allFor general operating support - Penumbra Theatre's next two seasons will foster the racial healing of individuals and community through a unique integration of powerful artistic programs, customizable equity tools, and holistic wellness services. less
- $200,000
Regenerative Agriculture Alliance · Northfield, MN · 2023
For general operating support - Regenerative Agriculture Alliance advances a farmer-driven regenerative agriculture model to restore ecological balance and put wealth, ownership, and control in the hands of farmers and … read allFor general operating support - Regenerative Agriculture Alliance advances a farmer-driven regenerative agriculture model to restore ecological balance and put wealth, ownership, and control in the hands of farmers and food chain workers. less
- $200,000
Sahan Journal · St Paul, MN · 2023
For general operating support and to support expansion of Sahan Journal's climate beat, especially at the intersections of climate and racial justice
- $200,000
Taikoarts Midwest · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support and for capital support to secure a permanent location
- $200,000
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To build capacity for climate education and mobilization plans in the Midwest
- $200,000
Urban Homeworks · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
West Central Initiative · Fergus Falls, MN · 2023
To strengthen civic participation in rural democratic process through organized outreach, training, and conversation
- $200,000
West Side Citizens Organization · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
For general operating support
- $200,000
Action for the Climate Emergency · Boulder, CO · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support, and support for the Blue Line Coalition
- $200,000
Capi USA · Brooklyn Center, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
City of Lakes Community Land Trust · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support, and for project funding to support the first Commercial Land Trust Initiative properties in Minneapolis
- $200,000
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Clean Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Climate Generation · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Coalition of Asian American Leaders · St Paul, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Commonbond Communities · St Paul, MN · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Cultural Wellness Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To support the Lake Street Alignment Process
- $200,000
Evergreen Collaborative · Seattle, WA · 2022
For general operating support
- $200,000
Forth Mobility Fund · Portland, OR · 2022
To build capacity, deepen relationships between equity focused and traditional organizations, and advance equitable electric mobility
- $200,000
Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2022
To support the Initiators Fellowship and the Nonprofit Academy
- $200,000
Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia-United Renters for Justice · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For transitional funds related to the Sky Without Limits Housing Cooperative
- $200,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
For re-granting programs in support of individual artists
- $200,000
Navigate · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To build community organizing and system change capacity for the Minneapolis People's Climate and Equity Plan, prioritizing frontline BIPOC communities and building a multiracial, multigenerational city wide change
- $200,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To ensure that communities have access to the resources they need to be effective self-advocates in the redistricting process
- $200,000
Northcountry Cooperative Foundation · St Paul, MN · 2022
For general operating support, and to build a revolving working capital fund for housing cooperative conversion
- $200,000
Northland Foundation · Duluth, MN · 2022
To go deeper on Belonging work, particularly with Indigenous communities and existing systems of power
- $200,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Owatonna, MN · 2022
To build upon their current commitment to economic growth for BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving organizations and help amplify their capacity and reach to support more of these organizations
- $200,000
Southwest Initiative Foundation · Hutchinson, MN · 2022
To create long-lasting, vibrant and healthy communities by working to develop emerging leaders and create long-term systems change for equity
- $200,000
Springboard for the Arts · St Paul, MN · 2022
To support economic mobility through a guaranteed income pilot, creative entrepreneur support, and rural creativity and regeneration programming
- $200,000
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To build capacity for climate education and mobilization plans in the Midwest
- $200,000
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To support the Institute on the Environment's implementation of an integrated research, leadership, and outreach plan for decarbonization, centered in Minnesota
- $200,000
Voteorg · Oakland, CA · 2022
To support the 2022 GOTV radio program
- $200,000
Voter Participation Center · Washington, DC · 2022
To support Get Out The Vote programming for low-turnout communities
- $200,000
West Central Initiative · Fergus Falls, MN · 2022
To strengthen civic participation in rural democratic process through organized outreach, training, and conversation
- $200,000
Alliance for Climate Education · Boulder, CO · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Alliance for Climate Education · Boulder, CO · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and support for the Blue Line Coalition
- $200,000
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and support for the Blue Line Coalition
- $200,000
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and to grow the capacity of the Bring it Home Minnesota campaign to organize a statewide base working towards guaranteeing rent subsidies for all households that qualify
- $200,000
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and to grow the capacity of the Bring it Home Minnesota campaign to organize a statewide base working towards guaranteeing rent subsidies for all households that qualify
- $200,000
Capi USA · Brooklyn Center, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Capi USA · Brooklyn Center, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
City of Lakes Community Land Trust · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and for project funding to support the first Commercial Land Trust Initiative properties in Minneapolis
- $200,000
City of Lakes Community Land Trust · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support, and for project funding to support the first Commercial Land Trust Initiative properties in Minneapolis
- $200,000
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Coalition of Asian American Leaders · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Coalition of Asian American Leaders · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Commonbond Communities · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Commonbond Communities · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Evergreen Collaborative · Seattle, WA · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Evergreen Collaborative · Seattle, WA · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2021
Strengthening multistakeholder cooperation on agroecological approaches for sustainable agriculture
- $200,000
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2021
Strengthening multistakeholder cooperation on agroecological approaches for sustainable agriculture
- $200,000
Forth Mobility Fund · Portland, OR · 2021
to build capacity, create stronger relationships between equity focused and mainstream organizations, and advance equitable electric mobility
- $200,000
Forth Mobility Fund · Portland, OR · 2021
to build capacity, create stronger relationships between equity focused and mainstream organizations, and advance equitable electric mobility
- $200,000
Hope Community · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Hope Community · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Hourcar · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Hourcar · St Paul, MN · 2021
for general operating support
- $200,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
for re-granting programs in support of individual artists
- $200,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
for re-granting programs in support of individual artists
- $200,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2021
to identify and support efforts to help center communities and people in the redistricting process in Midwestern states, and create a national infrastructure to support fair maps in 2021
- $200,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2021
to identify and support efforts to help center communities and people in the redistricting process in Midwestern states, and create a national infrastructure to support fair maps in 2021
- $200,000
Northside Achievement Zone · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for support of NAZ's Education, Career & Finance, and Parent Leadership and Systems Change strategies
- $200,000
Northside Achievement Zone · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
for support of NAZ's Education, Career & Finance, and Parent Leadership and Systems Change strategies
- $200,000
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
to build capacity for climate education and mobilization plans in the Midwest
- $200,000
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
to build capacity for climate education and mobilization plans in the Midwest
- $200,000
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
to support the Institute on the Environment's implementation of an integrated research, leadership, and outreach plan for decarbonization, centered in Minnesota
- $200,000
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2021
to support the Institute on the Environment's implementation of an integrated research, leadership, and outreach plan for decarbonization, centered in Minnesota
- $200,000
Aeon · Saint Paul, MN · 2020
For general operating support and scaled innovation
- $200,000
Alliance for Climate Education · Boulder, CO · 2020
For general operating support
- $200,000
Alliance for Metropolitan Stability · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For general operating support, and for the Regional Equity Project
- $200,000
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2020
To support the From the State House to the White House Initiative to build upon local/state climate leadership to lay the roadmap for nationwide climate action
- $200,000
Conservation Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $200,000
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2020
Strengthening multistakeholder cooperation on agroecological approaches for sustainable agriculture
- $200,000
Forth Mobility Fund · Portland, OR · 2020
To build the capacity of equity organizations and environmental advocates to work together towards equitable transportation electrification
- $200,000
Freshwater Society · Saint Paul, MN · 2020
To build strong statewide collaborations to improve Mississippi River water quality and hydrology in Minnesota, and host a 10th anniversary celebration of Minnesota's Legacy Amendment, and for general operating support
- $200,000
Land Bank Twin Cities · Saint Anthony, MN · 2020
For general operating support, and to support the Prosperity Possible Campaign
- $200,000
Land Stewardship Project · Minneapolis, MN · 2020
For general operating support
- $200,000
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
- $200,000
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2020
For re-granting programs in support of individual artists

