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McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy

McKnight Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

Funds Midwest clean energy transition and climate solutions.

Grant Summary

McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy is a McKnight Foundation grant providing $50K to $1M for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

clean energyclimatemidwesttransportation

Eligibility

nonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy from McKnight Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to McKnight Foundation before the deadline.
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McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy?

McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy is offered by McKnight Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy provide?

McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy provides between $50K and $1M per award from McKnight Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy deadline?

McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, McKnight Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy?

To apply for McKnight Foundation — Climate & Energy, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from McKnight Foundation.

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