UM Submission Instructions: Spring 2026 Grant 2026
| Sponsor: |
Constellation Fund |
| Award Title: |
Spring 2026 Grant |
| Amount: |
$300,000
Awards can range in size up to $300,000 |
| UM Deadline: |
03/27/2026 |
| Sponsor Deadline: |
04/30/2026 |
| Description: |
Constellation invites applications from organizations or programs providing direct services to improve the health or increase the income of individuals living below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines in the seven-county metro area. Constellation seeks to fund established interventions with the potential to scale or organizations with the potential to grow and a strong case for philanthropic funding.
Organizational Requirements
- Organizations must operate within one or more of the following Minnesota counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
- Organizations must predominately serve those living below 200% of the federal poverty line in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
- A significant portion of the organization’s programs must address one or more of Constellation’s core poverty-fighting impact areas: education, housing, health, and employment.
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| Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit: |
TBD |
| Additional Requirements: |
None |
| Sponsor Guidelines: |
https://constellationfund.org/apply-funding/ |
| UM Nominations Process: |
The University of Minnesota Foundation and the Research and Innovation Office collaborate to forward proposals to the Constellation Fund. To be considered for application to the Constellation Foundation, please download and complete this two page concept paper and email to lonelson@umn.edu no later than 4pm on 3/27. For more information, please contact Logan Nelson at the University of Minnesota Foundation at lonelson@umn.edu. |
| Peer Review Coordination: |
University of Minnesota Foundation contact email |
| Status: |
The internal deadline has passed with no applicants. Contact us if interested. |
| Please note: |
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity. |
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