Partnership Fund

About this program

The Bush Foundation’s Partnership Fund provides flexible support for pressing community needs and opportunities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations in the region. Grants of up to $150,000 may support cross-funder collaborations, efforts that attract additional resources, or seed funding aligned with Bush strategies and values but outside other grant programs; program-related investments may also be considered. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and require a proposal of no more than 400 words. The fund offers limited awards and does not support emergency budget shortfalls, single-organization needs that could apply broadly, or projects eligible for Bush’s competitive programs.