Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in Minnesota
277 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $232.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 277 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active environment & conservation funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $21.5M | 163 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $16.3M | 166 | 2025 |
| 3 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $13.2M | 35 | 2024 |
| 4 | Foundation for California | Pennsylvania | $13.1M | 6 | 2025 |
| 5 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $10.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Bush Foundation | Minnesota | $9.1M | 11 | 2024 |
| 7 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $5.7M | 13 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Joyce Foundation | Illinois | $5.1M | 25 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | $4.0M | 61 | 2024 |
| 10 | League of Conservation Voters Inc | District of Columbia | $3.6M | 6 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $3.6M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 277 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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