Midwest Climate & Energy Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and social enterprises and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
The McKnight Foundation funds bold climate action and greenhouse gas emissions reduction across the Midwest through support for equitable clean energy transition projects. Eligible applicants working on climate mitigation and renewable energy deployment in the region can apply for grants.
About this grant
The Midwest Climate & Energy program aims to take bold and urgent action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition. The program focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions at scale as quickly as possible in the Midwest. McKnight pursues ambitious and equitable climate goals through grants, investments, convenings, and community engagement, remaining steadfast in pursuit of equity and justice bolstered by a healthy democracy. The program engages communities and diverse viewpoints across public and private sectors in the region to advance clean energy solutions.
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Eligibility
The Midwest Climate & Energy program accepts proposals from organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Other Midwest states remain invite-only.
Key requirements
- ✓Focus on bold and urgent action on climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- ✓Advance equitable clean energy transition
- ✓Likely geographic focus on Midwest region based on program title
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Midwest Climate & Energy?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, local-authority, community-group. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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