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McKnight Foundation Vibrant and Equitable Communities Grant is sponsored by McKnight Foundation. This program seeks to meet community-defined needs and shift policies and practices in lasting ways. Organizations have used this grant to fund housing assistance programs, support climate crisis solutions, and for operating support to continue working toward DEI-related goals.
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How to Apply - McKnight Foundation You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems Vibrant & Equitable Communities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For organizations that wish to apply, the first step is to familiarize yourself with our approach , including our grantmaking priorities.
You may also want to review the Foundation’s general funding FAQ . If, after reading our website, you feel your organization fits with our strategies and program principles, we encourage you to contact the Vibrant & Equitable Communities (Communities) team before starting an application.
This conversation is intended to help you make a decision about applying and make the best use of your time; a conversation is not required for funding. To help you prepare, you can preview the application form ( PDF , Word ). Additional resources include Frequently Asked Questions with responses specific to the Communities program.
Within two weeks of receiving your application, Communities staff will be in touch with the next steps. We strive to decide and distribute funding within three months of receiving an application. Eligibility & Types of Support We provide operating and project grants to organizations in Minnesota.
With very few exceptions, applicants must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to be eligible for a grant. Government entities may apply for funding for innovative projects. However, we generally will not fund activities that are traditionally the sole responsibility of the government.
McKnight has a one-step application process and accepts proposals on a rolling basis. We strive to decide and distribute funding within three months of receiving an application. Given year-end priorities, grants submitted and reviewed in the fourth quarter may take additional time.
We recommend submitting your request by September 1 if funding in the current calendar year is critical. What The Communities Program Does Not Fund It takes all of us to advance a more vibrant, equitable Minnesota where people and planet thrive – from safe places to play, to good healthcare and education, to healthy food.
And, we know that charitable foundations can be most effective by concentrating their resources strategically in specific areas. Based on our history, experiences, and capacity, we are best positioned to focus on housing, job quality, capital access, asset building, and democratic participation. This means we cannot support many worthy projects outside our program interests.
For example, we do not make grants for the following: Basic social services such as food shelves, case management, or emergency shelter Transit- and transportation-related efforts ( see our Midwest Climate & Energy program) Pre-K-12 educational programming Workforce development education and training Scholarships or other types of assistance for individuals Conferences, including attendance or travel, except in rare cases Endowments and capital campaigns, except in rare cases Activities that have a specific religious purpose Lobbying prohibited by the Internal Revenue Code (see note below) A note on lobbying and public policy analysis: The Foundation may consider funding requests for efforts such as advocacy and education to improve the policies and administrative rules of executive, judicial, and administrative agencies; information-sharing that is neutral, nonpartisan, and fully descriptive of both sides of pending legislative issues; and policy research.
As required by the Internal Revenue Code, the Foundation will not fund attempts to influence specific pending or proposed legislation, including referenda, local ordinances, and resolutions. However, we may support organizations that lobby when in compliance with IRS codes. Learn more about our general funding guidelines .
To access saved applications or check the status of a report, use the Account Login link (upper right corner of any page on this website) . If you have any trouble with the online application system, call us at (612) 333-4220 or send an email to the Communities team.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations with community-defined needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
McKnight Foundation Vibrant and Equitable Communities Grant is funded by McKnight Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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