Our Mission

Advance a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive

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Strengthening Our Community of Learning

McKnight convenes national leaders to inform our Climate and Communities programs.

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Building Just and Sustainable Global Food Systems

The Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems builds on our deep roots in local communities to create a groundswell of global impact.

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Taking Bold and Equitable Climate Action

McKnight announces the refined goal and strategic pathways for the Midwest Climate & Energy program.

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Streamlining Grantmaking

McKnight is changing the way we do grantmaking in order to create a more equitable, streamlined, and flexible process for our grantee partners.

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Our Programs

McKnight advances climate solutions in the Midwest; builds an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supports the arts, global food systems, and neuroscience.

Midwest Climate & Energy

Take bold and urgent action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition

Vibrant & Equitable Communities

Build a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation

Arts & Culture

Catalyze the creativity, power, and leadership of Minnesota working artists and culture bearers

Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems

Cultivate resilient food systems globally by bridging farmer-centered agroecological research, action, and influence

Neuroscience

Bring science closer to the day when diseases of the brain and behavior can be accurately diagnosed, prevented, and treated

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