Our Mission

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

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Toward a Stronger, More Resilient Nonprofit Community

McKnight awards $2M in economic relief grants to approximately 40 grantees.

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Shifting Power in Agricultural Research

Jane Maland Cady writes about how local farmers can be a voice for global change.

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Driving Climate Action and a Just Path Forward

The Inflation Reduction Act offers a generational opportunity to build an equitable clean energy future.

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Two Years Later, We Look Toward What’s Possible

This is our moment to create the Minnesota that George Floyd deserved.

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Our Programs

McKnight advances climate solutions in the Midwest; builds an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supports the arts, international crop research, and neuroscience.

Midwest Climate & Energy

Take bold action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting carbon pollution in the Midwest by 2030

Vibrant & Equitable Communities

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

Arts

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

International

Improve access to local, sustainable, nutritious food using collaborative research and knowledge-sharing with smallholder farmers, research institutions, and development organizations

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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