Funding search · renewable energy · Minnesota
Who funds renewable energy work in Minnesota
14 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Minnesota recipients: 160 grants totaling $44.5M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($20.2M), The McKnight Foundation ($8.2M) and Energy Action Fund ($2.4M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Minnesota recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
67 matching grants · $20.2M · through 2024Largest: $350,000 to CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY MINNESOTA — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Largest: $65,000 to Clean Energy Economy Minnesota — to accelerate equitable clean energy and climate solutions in the midwest
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
23 matching grants · $2.4M · through 2024Largest: $75,000 to CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY MINNESOTA — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $4.8M · through 2024Largest: $1.2M to THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Largest: $2.3M to RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERS — renewable energy partners (rep) and minneapolis climate action (mca) will launch and operate an innovative clean energy training center in north minneapolis. this first-of-its kind…
Morgan Family FoundationYellow Springs, OH
3 matching grants · $216,000 · through 2023Largest: $75,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION — (core) minnesotas clean energy resource teams' (certs) bipoc project seed grants: round ii
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $76,750 · through 2022Largest: $55,000 to MN350 — clean energy and just transition
Largest: $500,000 to The Minneapolis Foundation — to support the re-amp network's collaboration with frontline organizations to advance equitable climate and clean energy policy across the midwest.
Largest: $1.0M to BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION — accelerate transition to clean energy
Largest: $1.0M to BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION — building clean: creating a just and healthy clean energy economy
The Oak Hill FundCharlottesville, VA
1 matching grant · $65,000 · through 2023Largest: $65,000 to FRESH ENERGY — continued support for fact-based reporting on the clean energy transition. elizabeth mcgowan will remain the lead reporter, aiming to publish 35 articles each year. also, to streng…
Largest: $40,000 to CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY MINNESOTA — grid catalyst - cleantech innovation pathways
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