Daily Featured Foundation - 1/11/2026

1/11/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Bush Foundation

Website: https://www.bushfoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To inspire and support creative problem solving in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share that geography. They believe in investing in people and community-led change.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on their three-state region and Native nations. They are a highly innovative funder known for the "Bush Fellowship" (for individuals). For nonprofit organizations, they offer "Community Innovation Grants" which support communities to solve their own problems. They prioritize equity and organizations that have a clear plan to make the region better for everyone.

Featured Opportunity: The "Bush Prize for Community Innovation" is a prestigious award. It provides significant, flexible grant funding (often up to 25% of an organization's budget) to nonprofits that have a track record of making big things happen. It is one of the most coveted unrestricted grants in the region.

Recommendation: A nonprofit or tribal entity in the Upper Midwest that has successfully solved a tough community problem (like housing or education gaps) and wants recognition and flexible cash to do more.