55 Minnesota Grants for Climate Change Initiatives & Sustainability

55 Climate Change Grants for Minnesota

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Youth to Participate in a Competition Related t...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International youth to participate in a competition related to the environment. Successful entries will receive a cash award of $10,000. Young people or teams of young people ages 13 to 18 will submit a short video focusing on an enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225459

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Increase Access to Solar ...

Deadline: 02/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201046

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to address climate change and support operating expenses. Funding is intended to promote efforts to reduce the adverse effects of, and to adapt to, climate change. Priority will be given to organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 177293

Grants to USA Teams of Students at IHEs to Develop Solutions that Benefit the Aviation Industry

Deadline: 02/16/26

Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop solutions that benefit the aviation industry. Applicants should submit a notice of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve safety, efficiency, and costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 216778

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Institutions, Universities, Agencies, and...

Deadline: 02/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research institutions, universities, government entities, and commercial enterprises for projects addressing climate change. Funding is intended for projects related to climate change adaptation and miti...

GrantWatch ID#: 225003

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Addr...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207105

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Comm...

Deadline: 02/26/26 Conference Date: 02/18/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, and schools for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Projects must align with one of the following areas of interest: social change, civic engagemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 218385

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Publishers for Producing Open Access Humanities Books

Deadline: 02/27/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209626

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Incub...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and incubators to participate in an accelerator program to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to empower start-ups developing breakthrough technologies for a net...

GrantWatch ID#: 225131

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprotected ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs, Scholars, and Graduate Students for Resear...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs, scholars, and graduate students to use the funding source's resources for research on a variety of topics. Funding is intended for research in areas including the history of New England, the environment and the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 225172

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral Students for Studies in So...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral students for studies in solid waste management. Funding is intended to provide a stipend to cover the student's expenses until graduation. During the scholarship period, students continue their projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 217729

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Research Projects Related to Geospace and ...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research projects related to geospace and atmosphere. Funding is intended for innovative international research in atmospheric chemistry, paleoclimate, aeronomy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187106

Opportunity for USA Young Adults to Gain Work Experience in Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 03/06/26

Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187717

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Adaptation Practitioners to Addr...

Deadline: 03/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government entities, community-based organizations, universities, and adaptation practitioners for projects addressing climate-related impacts in vulnerable populations. Applicant must complete required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218903

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Environmental P...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Businesses, and Political Subdivisions for Environmental Conse...

Deadline: 03/18/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, for-profit business entities, and political subdivisions for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to promote activities that safeguard, sustain, uphold, and revitalize the natural environment and resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 154248

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Contrib...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pursuit of peace and security. Eligible topics for submission include pandemics, human rights, climate change, cybersecurity, education, autonomous...

GrantWatch ID#: 225675

Grants to USA Visual Arts Schools, Institutions, and Museums to Improve Institutional Energy E...

Deadline: 03/27/26 LOI Date: 02/27/26

Grants to USA and territories visual arts schools, institutions, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations for initiatives related to energy usage. Some applicants are required to submit a draft application prior to applying. Proposals may be submitted for projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202119

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Activities and Projects

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity...

GrantWatch ID#: 212651

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Advance Clean Energy Infrastr...

Deadline: 04/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to advance clean energy infrastructure in eligible regions. Eligible projects will focus on energy efficiency, clean energy, and community resilience. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 221702

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Cli...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fields.

GrantWatch ID#: 198609

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Institutions, and Tribes to Reduce and P...

Deadline: 04/28/26 Conference Date: 02/12/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, institutions, and tribal governments for projects to reduce and prevent food waste. Funds may be used for programs, staffing, or equipment/supplies to limit food waste and enable food rescue....

GrantWatch ID#: 204192

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Submissio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest:...

GrantWatch ID#: 213545

Grants to USA Private Sector Entities for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project manage...

GrantWatch ID#: 200120

Grants to USA Individuals for Conservation Research

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 03/19/26

Grants to USA faculty members at IHEs and researchers at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that will encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 183633

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifies ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Build a More Sustainable, Just, and Humane World

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Focus areas include measuring human progress and promoting independent media. Eligible applicants are those with a national focus, a strong history of success, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162166

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Social Issues in Underserved Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 162819

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Support Education, Sustainability, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of climate action, quality education, and equity. Eligible requests include the sponsorship of events, donations of used furniture, and volunteers or use of the funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 184634

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is primarily intended to support activities in the areas of financial health, small business development, and affordable housing. Re...

GrantWatch ID#: 188375

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations that are addressing the climate emergency. Funding is intended to support activist movements demanding change from governments. Eligible projects must directly address climate change, and organizations may only emp...

GrantWatch ID#: 194736

Grants to USA Climate Technology Businesses in Multiple Midwestern States

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197175

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Research Projects Related to Aerospace Science

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to aerospace science. Applicants should contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Projects are inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to USA Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners to Implement Conservation Practices in Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207277

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measurement,...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Companies and Entities for Projects to Develop or Dem...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209120

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowledge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Investigative Reporting on Issues Rel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 212928

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Initiatives to Support Campaigns an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and initiatives to support campaigns and protests. Funding is intended to support a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to housing rights, climate, workers' rights, antiracism, animal rights, and f...

GrantWatch ID#: 215097

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Native Indigenous Youth Filmmakers for the Development of Sh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216577