Sector Support
Sector Support
The Cargill Foundation supports organizations that strengthen the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to improve equitable outcomes for focus communities.
Key 2026 dates for Sector Support grant applications are:
- July 6: Applications sent to nonprofits (by invitation only)
- July 24: 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 2026 dates for Sector Support – Arts & Culture grant applications are:
- April 13: Applications sent to nonprofits (by invitation only)
- May 1: Applications due
- Mid-June: Grant award notifications
The Cargill Foundation funds a select group of preeminent arts/culture organizations in the Twin Cities, by invitation only.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Science Museum of Minnesota
Walker Arts Center
Minnesota Children's Museum
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).