Sector Support
Sector Support
The Cargill Foundation supports organizations that strengthen the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to improve equitable outcomes for focus communities.
Key 2025 dates for Sector Support grant applications are:
- July 14: Applications sent to nonprofits (by invitation only)
- August 1: Applications due
- Mid-September: Grant award notifications
The Cargill Foundation partners with select nonprofits by invitation only, some of which include:
Sector Support – Arts & Culture
Key 2025 dates for Sector Support – Arts & Culture grant applications are:
- April 21: Applications sent to nonprofits (by invitation only)
- May 9: Applications due
- Late-June: Grant award notifications
The Cargill Foundation funds a select group of preeminent arts/culture organizations in the Twin Cities, by invitation only.
Capital Grants
The Cargill Foundation will consider capital requests (by invitation only) in our Twin Cities headquarters community.
To be eligible to apply for a capital grant:
- Nonprofits must have received past program support from the Foundation
Requests that will NOT be considered include:
- Endowments as a part of a larger capital campaign(s).













