Because of development pressures in rural and urban areas, artists and creative enterprises struggle to find secure, affordable living spaces and studios. Artspace leverages its real estate development expertise to support artists. Over the past 30 years, it has developed more than 50 mixed-use properties, providing homes to over 1,500 artists and their families and …
Below are some questions and answers regarding McKnight’s Midwest Climate & Energy program (Climate). For more information, we invite you to read the Climate program strategies and application guidelines. Grantmaking Logistics Eligibility Requirements Geography Types of Partners Applying for a Grant Contacting the Climate Team Grantmaking Logistics1. How many grantmaking rounds are there each year? …
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 …
Below are some questions and answers regarding McKnight’s Vibrant & Equitable Communities (Communities) program. For more information, we invite you to read the Communities approach and application guidelines. Grantmaking Logistics Eligibility Requirements Geography Types of Partners Applying for a Grant Contacting the Communities Team Grantmaking Logistics 1. How many grantmaking rounds are there each year? …
Maria Thu Salas joined McKnight in March 2023 as senior project manager in the Office of the President. In this role, she provides leadership and coordination for a portfolio of projects and work streams across the Foundation. During her more than 20-year nonprofit and business career, Maria has earned a reputation as a service-oriented partner …
The Catalyst Fund deploys low cost flexible debt to improve the lives of low-income people and the communities where they live. Investment $3 million 10-year loan at 2%; originated in 2011. Exited 2022 (success). Rationale The Catalyst Fund provides low-cost loans to community development organizations. Its lending in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area strengthens low-income …
Anthony (Tony) Lusiba joined McKnight in January 2021 as director of information technology (IT). He develops and executes McKnight’s IT strategy to support the Foundation’s core business processes and identifies and optimizes technology solutions that connect our internal teams and external partners. During his tenure, Tony has made iterative updates to modernize McKnight’s technology by …