Climate and Resiliency funding opportunities
Hennepin County supports community climate adaptation, resiliency, and mitigation initiatives through two distinct funding opportunities. FORTIFY and IGNITE support non-profits organizations and municipalities as they develop climate projects.FORTIFY
Through FORTIFY, Hennepin County supports community climate adaptation and climate resiliency initiatives. These projects help Hennepin County become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. By funding these projects, Hennepin County seeks to expand the capacity of residents, communities, businesses and the environment to withstand, respond, and recover from climate change impacts. Note that this is not a grant program, but rather a fund that utilizes contracts to perform services and complete specific projects.
FORTIFY eligibility
Eligible projects include:
- Community engagement and education
- Community preparedness
- Green spaces
- Adaptation and resiliency in the built environment
- Energy resilience
Eligible applicants:
- Community based organizations
- Neighborhood associations
- Not-for profit organizations
IGNITE Community Climate Mitigation Fund
The IGNITE Community Climate Mitigation Fund is designed to support projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within communities, contributing to countywide climate targets. This fund supports community- and city-led energy efficiency, energy reduction, and renewable energy initiatives. Note that this is not a grant program, but rather a fund that utilizes contracts to perform services and complete specific projects.IGNITE eligibility
Eligible projects include:
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable transportation
- Mitigation-focused education and engagement
Eligible applicants:
- Municipalities within Hennepin County
- Community based organizations
- Not-for profit organizations
Application timeline and details
Final deadline for application for both FORTIFY and IGNITE has been extended to February 11, 2026, at 3 p.m.
The request for proposal is in the Hennepin County Supplier Portal.
- Register, get application materials and submit a response through the Supplier Portal
- In "Event Search" enter the event ID or the event name:
- Event ID: HNCTY-GFP0000136
- Event Name = FORTIFY and IGNITE programs funding opportunity
- Review the full details provided in the request for proposal
- Application will require the submission of three documents: Application, workplan, and budget
Selected projects will be contracted to complete work between April 2026 and November 2026.
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