Voici quelques questions et réponses concernant McKnight's Communautés dynamiques et équitables (Communautés) programme. Pour plus d'informations, nous vous invitons à lire les Communautés approche et directives d'application.
Logistique d'octroi de subventions
Our team reviews proposals on a rolling basis, applications can be submitted at any time. 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.
Within two weeks of receiving your application, Communities staff will be in contact with you regarding next steps. We strive to make a decision and distribute funding within three months of receiving an application.
2. Quelle est la durée prévue d'une subvention? Faites-vous des subventions pluriannuelles?
McKnight typically makes grants for one to two years in duration. We work closely with the requesting organization to determine both the grant type (e.g., general operations, project/program) and the grant duration. If you have questions, please contact a membre du personnel du programme avant de soumettre votre demande de subvention.
3. Quel est votre budget de subvention?
The Communities program’s 2023 grantmaking budget is $32 million. Because some of those dollars are already committed to multiyear grantees, we expect to deploy roughly $26 million in new grants in 2023.
4. What types of grants are available—general operating, program grants, others?
The Communities program regularly invites both general operating and program/project grants. If you have a question about grant types, we encourage you to connect with a membre du personnel du programme.
5. Will McKnight consider funding research projects or more direct services programs?
McKnight funds a range of activities, from community organizing to research, analysis, and planning. We also fund nonpartisan policy advocacy and implementation. However, we do not fund direct services.
6. Is it necessary to secure matching funding?
We look at an organization’s entire budget and appreciate it when organizations identify diverse sources of support. We do not require matched funding, except in rare cases.
Critères d'admissibilité
For the most part, applicants should be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations to be eligible for a grant. Government entities, including state, county, and municipal, may apply for funding for innovative projects. We generally will not fund activities that are traditionally the sole responsibility of government. Contact Paula who can connect you to a membre du personnel du programme pour répondre à des questions plus spécifiques sur votre situation.
8. If I have a fiscal sponsor, can I apply for a grant?
We do consider requests from fiscally sponsored organizations. If funded, McKnight requires a fiscal sponsorship agreement between the fiscal sponsor and the sponsored project.
La géographie
The Communities program is committed to working with grantees and partners across Minnesota. We do not have a set funding quota by region of the state. We welcome and encourage proposals from the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and Greater Minnesota and look forward to building funding relationships and having impact statewide.
10. Can you clarify terminology about funding in Minnesota? Must the organization be based in Minnesota, or can it be outside the state as long as it has programs applicable to Minnesota?
La majeure partie du financement du programme Communities soutient des organisations basées au Minnesota. Cependant, nous examinons les demandes de partenaires en dehors du Minnesota qui s'efforcent de soutenir des communautés dynamiques et équitables dans notre État. Nous vous recommandons de contacter un membre du personnel du programme pour discuter de votre travail.
Types de partenaires
The Communities program funds a combination of requests from new partners and from organizations with historic ties to McKnight. We also look to fund a range of organizations and coalitions, both established and emerging.
13. How does McKnight view proposals that are relevant to more than one program at McKnight, such as the overlap between the Communities program and the Midwest Climate & Energy program?
Nous collaborons étroitement avec les membres du personnel d'autres programmes McKnight, tels que Arts & Culture et Midwest Climat & Energie, et nous accueillons favorablement les propositions qui recoupent plusieurs programmes. Contactez un membre du personnel du programme pour obtenir des conseils sur la meilleure approche.
14. Are you exclusively funding Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC)–led organizations?
Though McKnight is committed to increasing its support to BIPOC-led organizations, we continue to fund multicultural, multiracial partners inclusive of all communities who call Minnesota home. Since the launch of the program, approximately 62% of grantees identified as BIPOC-led.
15. How do you define BIPOC organization or BIPOC-led organization?
McKnight currently defines BIPOC-led groups as those for whom at least four of the following are true.
- 50 % des cadres supérieurs* s'identifient comme BIPOC
- 50 % des membres du conseil d'administration s'identifient comme BIPOC
- L'organisation a un ou des directeur(s) exécutif(s)/dirigeant(s) qui s'identifient comme BIPOC
- La mission du groupe se concentre explicitement sur les communautés BIPOC et/ou l'équité raciale
- Le projet et/ou l'initiative est dirigé par la majorité des membres du groupe BIPOC
- L'organisation met en œuvre des initiatives DEI et navigue dans la transition organisationnelle pour une plus grande équité dans la programmation/les opérations
*Nous définissons les cadres supérieurs comme des membres du personnel ayant un pouvoir décisionnel ou une responsabilité de gestion au sein de l'organisation.
16. Will you consider proposals that address economic equity and climate solutions in tandem?
Oui, nous acceptons les propositions qui croisent plusieurs domaines du programme McKnight. Veuillez contacter un membre du personnel du programme pour discuter de votre travail et pour obtenir des conseils sur la soumission d'une candidature.
Demander une subvention
You can apply by going to our Comment s'inscrire page. We invite you to preview the application form (PDF, Mot).
18. Do I need to talk to a program staff member before I apply?
We recommend that you discuss your application with a membre du personnel du programme. Paula can help connect you to a team member. This is not a requirement of funding. It may, however, help you save time on an application.
19. If I am a current grantee: When should I apply for new funding?
Si vous faites une demande de financement dans le même but que votre subvention actuelle, nous vous encourageons à postuler lorsque votre subvention actuelle doit être renouvelée.
That said, we want organizations to apply when it makes sense for you. If you want to apply at a different time of the year than you have in the past, please reach out to your program contact.
20. How many times can my organization apply in one year? If we are awarded a grant, can we submit another application for a different period?
To minimize work for your organization and help McKnight manage the numerous requests we receive, an organization should request funds only once per year.
Parfois, des circonstances, telles que de nouvelles opportunités ou des événements actuels difficiles, peuvent présenter une raison de postuler à nouveau. Contactez un membre du personnel du programme si vous pensez qu'il peut y avoir une justification suffisante pour une demande supplémentaire.
21. Is there a maximum grant request?
There is no maximum request amount. We recommend that you discuss the level of support you are considering with a membre du personnel du programme before submitting a grant proposal to save time with an application. This will also help us understand your needs, dreams, and other considerations. After an application is submitted, we may work with you to adjust the amount requested.
22. Can grantees have multiple grants with you at one time?
Les bénéficiaires peuvent avoir plusieurs subventions simultanément, bien que nous préférions réduire le fardeau administratif de McKnight et des membres du personnel des bénéficiaires avec une seule subvention qui fournit un soutien opérationnel général ou finance plusieurs projets simultanément.
23. What is the approximate timeline from submitting to acceptance of a proposal?
Dans les deux semaines suivant la réception de votre candidature, le personnel des Communautés vous contactera concernant les prochaines étapes. Nous attribuerons un agent de programme to each submitted application. That officer will reach out to discuss your application.
We strive to make a decision and distribute funding within three months of receiving an application.
24. If my application does not get selected, will you carry it forward for future consideration?
Applications are not automatically carried forward for future consideration.
25. If we are not selected to receive a grant, will there be an opportunity to receive feedback? What is the follow-up process?
If we do not accept your application, you are welcome to speak with a membre de l'équipe.
Contacter l'équipe des communautés
S'il vous plaît contactez Paula et elle vous dirigera vers la bonne personne pour vos besoins.
27. How can I stay updated?
le Communautés dynamiques et équitables page on McKnight’s website is the best place to find the latest information. You can also sign up to receive updates about our work.
