Earth Rising Foundation Grant Program

The Earth Rising Foundation provides funding opportunities to support grassroots action on climate change. The foundation's mission is to encourage bold, community-driven initiatives that address the climate crisis and promote a sustainable future. Earth Rising Foundation operates with a strong belief in bottom-up action and supports a wide range of projects through various program areas that reflect the interconnectedness of climate issues with social justice and sustainable development. The foundation offers grants ranging from $200 to $20,000. Eligible projects fall within one of five program areas: Youth Activism, Indigenous Voices, Sustainable Visions, Climate Intersections, and Regenerative Agriculture. Each of these areas supports specific aspects of the broader climate movement. Youth Activism focuses on empowering young people to take a leadership role in climate action. Indigenous Voices supports Indigenous communities striving for climate justice and the protection of ecosystems. Sustainable Visions funds projects that help envision a political and economic system that benefits all beings and future generations. Climate Intersections highlights the links between climate change and broader struggles for justice, including racial and gender equity. Regenerative Agriculture supports practices that transform agriculture to draw down carbon and improve ecological health. Applicants must ensure that funds are disbursed through an existing US-based nonprofit organization. The foundation emphasizes that applicants should use their own words in submissions, explicitly prohibiting plagiarism or the use of AI-generated text, although it allows machine translation if noted. Applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of June 30, 2025. The foundation notes that due to limited staff and high volume of applications, decisions may take up to three months post-deadline. The application process begins with selecting the appropriate program area that aligns with the project goals. The submission requires clarity on how the project fits within the foundation’s program areas. Applicants should prepare to describe their project vision, goals, expected impact, and logistical details. Specific application questions are not listed, and no pre-application deadlines or Q&A opportunities are indicated. Contact information for inquiries is directed through the foundation’s online contact page. Overall, the Earth Rising Foundation grant is an accessible funding source for a wide range of climate-focused initiatives. It provides an important opportunity for organizations and individuals engaged in grassroots climate action to secure necessary resources. The foundation’s emphasis on community-driven solutions and intersectional climate justice makes this grant particularly suited for projects that bring diverse voices and innovative ideas into the climate movement.