Minnesota Innovation and Community-Led Solutions

 

The Bush Prize: Minnesota acknowledges extraordinary organizations that persistently interact their communities to search out inventive options to urgent points. Honorees obtain unrestricted awards of $250,000, enabling them to proceed their impactful work throughout the state. This funding can be utilized for any charitable functions in Minnesota, together with operational prices, programming, or capital investments.

Two organizations might be chosen in 2025. Applications open on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and shut at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Formerly generally known as the Bush Prize for Community Innovation, this program is carried out by means of partnerships with 4 group grant companions: the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Good Relatives Collaborative, South Dakota Community Foundation, and Strengthen ND. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation started managing Bush Prize: Minnesota in 2024.

To view previous honorees, go to the Bush Foundation’s Bush Prize page.

2024 Winner Highlight

The 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota was awarded to Green Card Voices, a company amplifying immigrant tales to foster understanding and inclusion.

Eligibility and Application

To be eligible, candidates should:

• Be situated in Minnesota, with program work additionally primarily based within the state.
• Be a 501(c)(3) public charity or authorities entity, together with faculties or tribal governments.
• Fiscal sponsorships are allowed, supplied the sponsor meets eligibility necessities and a proper settlement is included.
• Organizations that beforehand acquired a Bush Prize inside the final 10 years should not eligible.

Coalitions and collaboratives might apply, however just one group could be the applicant and award recipient.

Native-led organizations (with no less than 60% of board and management figuring out as Native) are inspired to apply for each the Bush Prize: Minnesota and the Bush Prize: Native Nations, managed by the Good Relatives Collaborative.

Selection Criteria

Honorees are chosen primarily based on the next key areas:

1. History of Creative Solutions
   Organizations should exhibit a observe file (minimal three years) of revolutionary, efficient problem-solving.
2. Community-Led Work
   A robust dedication to involving the group in shaping and guiding the group’s influence is important.
3. Culture of Innovation
   The group ought to embrace innovation all through its operations, values, and partnerships.
4. Transformational Impact
   Awardees should present proof of lasting, systemic change that addresses root causes and conjures up broader replication.

How to Apply

Applications have to be submitted through the Foundation’s GranteeView portal, with registration required earlier than beginning. Registration instructions (PDF) can be found to information candidates.

Applicants can start, save, and return to their purposes at any time earlier than the deadline.

Selection Process and Timeline

Two honorees might be chosen, one every from:

• Twin Cities Metro Area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties)
• Greater Minnesota (areas outdoors the Metro)

A various Community Selection Committee will overview purposes, meet with finalists, and choose honorees. Finalists not chosen as honorees will obtain a $10,000 grant in recognition of their revolutionary work.

Key Dates:

• April 1 – 30, 2025: Application Period
• August 2025: Finalist Selection and Meetings
• September 2025: Honoree Selection
• November 2025: Announcement of Honorees and Finalists

Questions?

For inquiries about eligibility or the application course of, contact the Bush Prize: Minnesota staff at bushprizeminnesota@spmcf.org or 651.325.4202.

For extra concerning the Foundation’s work and companies, go to spmcf.org.

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