How much funding does Energy Efficiency & Community Resiliency Planning Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Energy Efficiency & Community Resiliency Planning Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Energy Efficiency & Community Resiliency Planning Grants?

Eligible applicants: Local units of government (municipality, county, township, tribal government, etc.); School districts. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Energy Efficiency & Community Resiliency Planning Grants

Initiative Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Energy Efficiency Grants Grants for K-12 Schools Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Open to local governments, Tribal nations, school districts and nonprofits across Central Minnesota, these grants provide up to $15,000 to support innovative projects that advance clean energy adoption, improve infrastructure resilience, and prepare communities for future energy challenges.
Local units of government (municipality, county, township, tribal government, etc.)
School districts

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://ifound.org/community-building/renewable-energy/)._
Eligible applicants are
The organization must have a physical location in\* and serve the Initiative Foundation’s region: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Wright counties, and the portions of the Native Nations of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe which lay within these counties

Overview

Mission & Strategy

The Initiative Foundation’s mission to serve the people of Central Minnesota hasn’t wavered since its inception in 1986.

To empower people throughout Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity.

Energy Efficiency & Community Resiliency Planning Grants

Boost energy efficiency and community resilience with the Initiative Foundation’s 2025 Energy Efficiency and Community Resiliency Planning Grants. Open to local governments, Tribal nations, school districts and nonprofits across Central Minnesota, these grants provide up to $15,000 to support innovative projects that advance clean energy adoption, improve infrastructure resilience, and prepare communities for future energy challenges.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Eligible applicants are:
- Local units of government (municipality, county, township, tribal government, etc.)
- School districts
- Nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status
The organization must have a physical location in\* and serve the Initiative Foundation’s region: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Wright counties, and the portions of the Native Nations of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe which lay within these counties.

What Initiative Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 214
Total given: $5.54M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,176–$146K

By dollars: Minnesota 99%, North Dakota <1%, Iowa <1%. Top recipient cities: St Cloud, MN; Brainerd, MN; Waite Park, MN.
1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
76% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

City of Wadena · Wadena, MN

To support the wadena city library renovation

$146K
City of Princeton · Rockford, MN

To support economic development

$111K
Community Health Service Inc · Moorhead, MN

To support and enhance access to oral health services

$75K
Red Lake Nation · Red Lake, MN

To support the red lake homeless shelter

$75K
Relationship Safety Alliance · Brainerd, MN

To support community-based advocacy and domestic violence shelters

$75K