Ecosystem grants provide up to $450,000 over 3 years to organizations that enable creative problem solving in the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota region and 23 Native nations. Funded activities include providing critical data and analysis, advancing public awareness and policy, spreading ideas, building capacity, and supporting leadership networks. Priority is given to organizations working broadly or on Native sovereignty, student-centered learning, or art-based community problem solving.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities including schools, coalitions with one lead organization, or organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Applicants must be based in or support efforts in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the 23 Native nations in that geog
