Environment Grants in Minnesota

151 foundations fund environment programs in Minnesota. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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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

Direct Grants

From Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation

educationartsscience+6 more

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.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Colcom Foundation Grantmaking Program

From Colcom Foundation

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.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $15K

Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program

From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund

arborist safetyworker safetytree care industry+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $1K – $3K

Legacy Grants

From Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation

arts and humanitiescommunicationseducation+4 more

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.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $500 – $2K

Austin Area Foundation General Grants (Austin Legacy Endowment Fund)

From Austin Area Foundation

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.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Sustainable Environments Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

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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Largest Environment in Minnesota Foundations

NEW VENTURE FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$359.6M

Total Assets

$624.9M

Median Grant

$120K

C05National
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$236.4M

Total Assets

$106.5M

Median Grant

$100K

C60National
Climate Imperative Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Annual Giving

$161.5M

Total Assets

$109.6M

Median Grant

$426K

C12National
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$151.4M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$66K

C500National
WINDWARD FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$137.7M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$81.9M

Total Assets

$560.6M

Median Grant

$50K

C12National
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$67.8M

Total Assets

$10.1B

Median Grant

$25K

C32National
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$54.8M

Total Assets

$37.2M

Median Grant

$45K

C013National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$52.4M

Total Assets

$919.4M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$44.4M

Total Assets

$191.6M

Median Grant

$73K

C300National
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$43.9M

Total Assets

$151.9M

Median Grant

$50K

C30Regional
Eagle Foundation

Omaha, NE

Annual Giving

$41.3M

Total Assets

$990.9M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
HOLDFAST TRUST

JACKSON, WY

Annual Giving

$35.9M

Total Assets

$1.4B

Median Grant

$63K

C01National
MULTIPLIER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$63.4M

Median Grant

$47K

C60National
THE MARISLA FOUNDATION

LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Annual Giving

$35.5M

Total Assets

$21.1M

Median Grant

$65K

C30National
BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$32.3M

Total Assets

$68.8M

Median Grant

$57K

C20Regional
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc

KIRKLAND, WA

Annual Giving

$29.5M

Total Assets

$24.5M

Median Grant

$508K

C01National
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION

CHASKA, MN

Annual Giving

$26M

Total Assets

$116.6M

Median Grant

$8.8M

C41Local
ENERGY ACTION FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$20M

Total Assets

$29.3M

Median Grant

$50K

C35National
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$52.6M

Median Grant

C01National
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

WILMINGTON, DE

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$14M

Median Grant

$200K

C60National
THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$15.5M

Total Assets

$46.1M

Median Grant

$81K

C27National
CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA

TUMWATER, WA

Annual Giving

$15M

Total Assets

$38K

Median Grant

$25K

C35National

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