In September 2020, McKnight launched its new Vibrant & Equitable Communities (V&EC) program, which seeks to build a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation. The program encompasses four strategies: accelerate economic mobility, build community wealth, cultivate a fair and just housing system, and strengthen democratic participation. We developed these strategies …
The McKnight Foundation is delighted to welcome Pamela (Pam) Wheelock as its new interim president. She will join the Foundation on February 4, 2020.
December 3, 2019 The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience has selected four projects to receive the 2020 Memory and Cognitive Disorders Awards. The awards will total $1.2 million over three years for research on the biology of brain diseases, with each project receiving $300,000 between 2020 and 2023. The Memory and Cognitive Disorders (MCD) Awards …
As expressed in our Strategic Framework, equity is one of McKnight's core values. We see advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our program areas as central to building a Minnesota that works for everyone. One critical way that we live this value is by supporting arts and cultural organizations led by people of color and Indigenous …
November 1, 2016 – The McKnight Foundation names Kara Carlisle as vice president of programs.
July 22, 2019 The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience (MEFN) announced the three recipients of $600,000 in grant funding through the 2019 MEFN Technology Awards, recognizing these projects for their ability to fundamentally change the way neuroscience research is conducted. Each of the projects will receive a total of $200,000 over the next two years, …
On Thursday, May 31 Juxtaposition Arts launched the largest initiative in their history – a $14 million capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility at their location. The new building will engage and employ even more young artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Mentioned: The McKnight Foundation has …
Emma, a first-grader at Bay View Elementary School, sits down close to Elaine, a 78-year-old in the school library. Nearby, Emma’s classmate, Denim, pairs up with Ron, a 66-year-old retiree. It’s a Reading Pals day at the Proctor-area school, joining senior community members with children in grades K-3 to read together during the 30-minute lunch …
In 2015, Cedar Summit Farm in New Prague closed its doors. It was the only certified 100 percent grass-fed dairy producer in the state. Kendra Rasmusson, originally from the New Prague area, had recently moved back to the area from the Twin Cities with her husband Paul. They were seeking a place with a stronger …
At the McKnight Foundation, we envision a Minnesota where all residents have a voice in determining our shared future. As part of our goal to build a vibrant future for everyone, we are working with our partners to strengthen democratic participation statewide—building people power, engaging diverse communities, and nurturing movements that advance justice and equity. …