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Midwest Climate & Energy Program is a grant program from The McKnight Foundation that funds bold, urgent action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition in the Midwest.
Grants typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 and support organizations pursuing ambitious climate and clean energy goals through policy, advocacy, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. The program accepts open proposals from organizations based in or working in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa; organizations in other Midwest states are considered on an invite-only basis.
Eligible applicants are IRS-recognized tax-exempt nonprofits; government entities may apply for innovative projects. McKnight makes funding decisions within three months of receiving an inquiry.
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Photo Credit: 100% Campaign, photography by Ryan Stopera Program Goal : Take bold and urgent action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition. The Midwest Climate & Energy program focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, at scale, as quickly as possible in the Midwest.
Remaining steadfast to our pursuit of equity and justice bolstered by a healthy democracy, McKnight engages the communities and diverse viewpoints across public and private sectors in the region. We pursue ambitious and equitable climate goals through grants, investments, convenings, and community engagement. The Midwest Climate & Energy program accepts proposals from organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Other Midwest states remain invite-only. We will make a funding decision within three months of receiving your inquiry. Learn more about our approach and how to apply .
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Organization's Mission Statement (200 word limit)
Organization's Work: What is the work of your organization or group? Include purpose/focus, challenges and opportunities, communities or geographic areas served, and how you engage those communities.
Which Midwest Climate & Energy strategy does your request most align with? (Strengthen Democratic Participation, Transform the Energy Sector, Decarbonize Transportation, Decarbonize Buildings, Natural and Working Lands)
Purpose of Request (35 word limit): Begin with 'to' or 'for'
Description of Request: What will you do? What are your goals? How will you do the work? How will you know you're making progress? Who are the partners you will work with, and what are their roles?
Committed Funds: List up to 10 committed sources and amounts of funding received to date.
Potential Funding: List up to 10 sources and amounts of funding applied for but not yet received.
Where will your work take place? How much of your work will be done in each geographic region?
BIPOC Leadership criteria and demographics of board and senior staff
How is your organization building an inclusive workplace culture?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations classified by the IRS. Government entities may apply for innovative projects. Organizations must be based in or working in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa (other Midwest states invite-only). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.