The Initiative Foundation is seeking applications for its Energy & Community Resiliency Grants.
Donor Name: Initiative Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Initiative Foundation Energy & Community Resiliency grants can be used for energy efficiency upgrades, clean energy adoption and resiliency planning.
They fund projects and planning focused on
- Clean Energy
- Advance clean energy adoption (e.g., solar, geothermal, biogas, waste-heat capture, or other integrated energy system approaches)
- Enhance energy security through local energy production, battery storage and/or reduce energy costs
- Feasibility studies, engineering and architectural design work, or environmental and permitting assessments for clean energy
- Community Resiliency
- Disaster preparedness to improve continuity of services and critical infrastructure support
- Prepare facilities that serve the community for future extreme weather and energy challenges
- Development of community resiliency and climate adaptation plans Energy Efficiency
- Improve building and transportation energy efficiency or electrification
- Comprehensive energy audits and energy planning
- Cost savings and affordability for the community, particularly for historically underserved populations.
Funding Information
These grants provide up to $15,000 to support innovative projects that advance energy independence, increase energy efficiency, and improve infrastructure resilience to severe weather.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant opportunity is open to:
- Local units of government
- Tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- School districts
For more information, visit Initiative Foundation.
