Transportation, in particular daily commuting, produces nearly 30 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Scoop seeks to disrupt long, solitary commutes by providing custom, flexible carpool options for workers. Investment $2.5 million direct equity investment; originated in 2019. Exited 2022 (failure due to Covid-19 impacts). Rationale The Scoop app replaces clunky …
Sarah Berger (formerly Sarah Lovan) joined McKnight in 2005 and has been a program officer since 2012 for the Foundation’s Arts & Culture program, which works to catalyze the creativity, power, and leadership of Minnesota’s working artists and culture bearers. As of 2022, she will spend her time with both the Arts & Culture program …
30 juillet 2012 En 2012, le conseil d'administration et le personnel de la Fondation McKnight ont élaboré un cadre stratégique pour guider nos travaux au cours des trois prochaines années. Plutôt qu’un «plan stratégique» traditionnel qui pourrait détailler des activités spécifiques à poursuivre sur une période donnée, ce cadre donne une idée de la façon dont nous aborderons…
This nonprofit bank, formerly called Natural Capital Investment Fund, finances and advises small businesses using market-based solutions to strengthen the Appalachian region and protect natural resources. Investment $2 million 10-year loan at 2%; originated in 2015 Rationale Low cost capital for loans to build environmentally and socially responsible small businesses in Appalachia. People in this …
Cet article a été publié à l'origine sur Transparency Talks, le site de blog de GlassPockets, le 11 avril 2019. Il est reproduit ici avec autorisation. La Fondation McKnight est fière de figurer parmi les premières fondations ayant rejoint le mouvement GlassPockets et a bénéficié de ses outils. et des ressources. Alors que GlassPockets franchit le seuil de…
Language: English | Español | Français There are not currently any thematic open calls for CRFS funding. Open calls below are historical and provide information about the types of calls that may open in the future. For the majority of the program’s grantmaking, it continues to be an invite-only application process where applications for funding …
Ce nouveau fonds d'investissement pilote un modèle économique qui capture les logements existants, tout en les maintenant abordables. Ceci est essentiel car les locataires à revenus moyens et faibles ont du mal à trouver un logement habitable dans le quartier florissant de Minneapolis-St. Région métropolitaine Paul. Investissement de 5 millions de dollars sur 12 ans à 2%; créé en 2017 Justification Le logement abordable décent est toujours en demande,…
The Midwest Climate & Energy program uses its philanthropic funding to support efforts that build power through partnership, aligning climate and equity goals to advance bold action on the climate crisis. Our program takes a systems change lens, focusing on shifting the conditions that perpetuate the climate crisis, which include structural racism. We direct grantmaking …
IN BRIEF Refined program goal: Take bold and urgent action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition. Learn more Strategy pathways: Our five program strategies provide clear pathways for our grantmaking efforts. Learn more Program webinar: Watch the recording to learn more about our approach …
In the fall of 2019, the McKnight Foundation commissioned the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) to conduct a statewide survey of stakeholders. It was part of a multifaceted and multilevel input-gathering process designed to help shape and inform the Foundation’s new Vibrant & Equitable Communities program. The goal of the survey …