These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Minnesota, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding environment in Minnesota that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 2 days (Aug 14, 2026)Award: Varies
Who can apply: Open to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that improve the lives and communities where employees and business partners live and work, support youth education (especially arts, science, and math), increase youth wellbeing, develop awareness/use/protection of the natural environment, or enhance job/career readiness. Grants are not usually made to individuals, churches/sectarian religious purposes, multi-sourced giving drives, or political groups.
carrying capacitylocal environmentlocal community+1 more
Who can apply: If a project has not been previously funded by Colcom Foundation, submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis. If approved, the applicant is invited to submit a full Grant Application.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation's mission, legacy grant focus areas, and other restrictions/deadlines. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before receiving access to the application form and submission instructions.
Community developmentArts & cultureEducation+2 more
Who can apply: Organization must be operated for charitable, educational or scientific purposes (no part of funds may benefit private shareholder/individual). Projects must benefit people of Austin, MN. Does not fund multi-year projects.
ConservationClimate change solutionsSustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.
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