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PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Funds to Increase Urban Trees
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Philadelphia to plant and care for at least 35,000 trees by 2035, focusing on community engagement and environmental equity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience Planning Grant
$300,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based planning efforts to enhance climate resilience in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia, focusing on strategies to address climate vulnerabilities and engage local populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
HawaiΚ»i Conservation Program
$200,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that protect and restore native habitats and species across the Hawaiian Islands, prioritizing initiatives that incorporate cultural practices and community involvement.

Environment
City or township governments
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
$100,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upstate Community Grants Program
$1,000
South Carolina Native Plant Society (Upstate Chapter)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations, community groups, and schools in Upstate South Carolina for projects that protect and educate about native plants and ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program
$4,000
DTE Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for tree planting projects in public spaces across Michigan, aimed at enhancing community engagement, environmental sustainability, and tree diversity.

Environment
City or township governments
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions
$50,000
National Geographic Society
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help communities and ecosystems adapt to and recover from extreme weather events and natural hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
Catch+Create Accelerator Program for Seafood Entrepreneurs
Contact for amount
Positively Groundfish
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This program provides mentorship and resources to early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses developing innovative products from sustainable West Coast groundfish, supporting both market readiness and economic growth in coastal communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Mishler Brown Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that promote agricultural advancement, conservation, and historic preservation, particularly in farming education and the preservation of cultural resources.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
UPSF & Wildlife Grant
$1,000
Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that promote the sustainability of forests and wildlife in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, focusing on research, education, and habitat improvement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
Restoration Returns grants
$17,000
G20 Global Land Initiative (G20 GLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-driven ecosystem restoration projects worldwide, particularly targeting civil society organizations in developing and least developed countries to combat land degradation and promote sustainable land use.

Environment
Nonprofits
Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations
$500,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Alaska Native corporations to develop innovative forest market solutions that promote environmental stewardship and strengthen Tribal economies.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
MARBIDCO Maryland Producer Cold Storage Grant Program
$2,000
Maryland Agriculture & Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland farmers and watermen for purchasing and installing cold storage equipment to improve product quality and expand their operations.

Agriculture
Individuals
L-A-D Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
L-A-D Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public entities to support projects that conserve the natural and cultural resources in the Missouri Ozarks.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits