for general operating support

Grant program by

The McKnight Foundation

Affordable Housing InitiativesCommunity and Economic Development ProgramsEnvironmental Conservation GroupsHabitat for HumanityRacial Justice Organizations

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$55,000

Grant Range

-$75,000$3,400,000

States & Territories

26 states

Prospective applicants should use the foundation’s published guidance and online application portal, align proposals tightly with stated program areas (and emphasize Midwest or Minnesota relevance where applicable), and follow submission rules precisely (including uploading attachments via the portal). Building programmatic fit and documenting partnerships or intermediary roles is helpful; relationship-building with program staff can supplement a formal application but is not the only route given the public process.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Do not email attachments directly to anyone at McKnight. All application and requirement attachments must be submitted via the online system.

Program Contact

Joel Krogstad

Program Manager

Program Contact

Sarah Hernandez

Senior Program Officer

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024