Visión general
The Midwest Climate & Energy program accepts proposals from organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Other Midwest states remain invite-only. For organizations that wish to apply, the first step is to familiarize yourself with nuestro enfoque. También es posible que desee revisar la información general de la Fundación. Preguntas frecuentes sobre financiamiento.
If, after reading our grant guidelines, you feel your organization fits within our funding strategies, contact the Midwest Climate & Energy team Antes de iniciar una aplicación.
Para ayudarlo a prepararse, puede obtener una vista previa del formulario de solicitud de propuesta completo (PDF, Palabra). Please also review our FAQ with commonly asked questions specific to the Climate program.
Within two weeks of receiving your application, Climate staff will be in contact with you regarding next steps. We will make a funding decision within three months of receiving your application.
Elegibilidad y tipos de apoyo
We accept proposals and provide operating and project grants to organizations based in, and working in, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa (other Midwest states remain invite-only). We consider capital grants only in exceptional circumstances. With very few exceptions, applicants must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to be eligible for a grant.
Government entities may apply for funding for innovative projects. However, we generally will not fund activities that are traditionally the sole responsibility of the government.
Lo que no financiamos
We do not fund the following type of requests:
- Becas u otro tipo de asistencia para particulares
- Conferences, including attendance or travel
- Discrete project development, construction, installation, and/or deployment costs (for example, materials, labor, etc.)
- Land purchase
- Dotaciones y campañas de capital, excepto en casos raros
- Actividades que tienen un propósito religioso específico
- Cabildeo prohibido por el Código de Rentas Internas (ver nota a continuación)
Una nota sobre el cabildeo y el análisis de políticas públicas:
The Foundation may consider funding requests for efforts such as advocacy and education to inform the policies and administrative rules of executive, judicial, and administrative agencies; information-sharing that is neutral, nonpartisan, and fully descriptive of both sides of pending legislative issues; and policy research.
Sin embargo, como lo requiere el Código de Rentas Internas, la Fundación no financiará intentos de influir en legislación específica pendiente o propuesta, incluidos referendos, ordenanzas locales y resoluciones.
Aprende más sobre nuestro general. pautas de financiamiento.
Solicitud y línea de tiempo
McKnight has a one-step application process and accepts proposals on a rolling basis. We aim to make a decision and distribute funding within three months of receiving a full proposal. Given year-end priorities, grants submitted and reviewed in the fourth quarter may take additional time. We recommend submitting your request by September 1 if funding in the current calendar year is critical.
Notas importantes
- Para acceder a las aplicaciones guardadas o para verificar el estado de un informe, use la Cuenta de Ingreso enlace (esquina superior derecha de cualquier página de este sitio web).
- Si tiene algún problema con el sistema de solicitud en línea, llámenos al (612) 333-4220 o enviar un correo electrónico to the Climate team.