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Activation Fund
$125,000
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in implementing one-year projects that improve their capacity and effectiveness, focusing on initiatives that can be sustained without ongoing fundraising.

Health
City or township governments
Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Grant Program
$2,500
The Orianne Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to graduate students conducting herpetological research focused on the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in the southeastern United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant
$25,000
Keta Legacy Foundation (KLF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest for innovative projects focused on environmental conservation, preservation, and restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Civic Fabric Fund
$30,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofits for their state and local policy and advocacy initiatives, focusing on community engagement and coalition building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Rural Partnerships Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects and initiatives that promote healthy, resilient rural communities in Maine, focusing on areas like affordable housing, economic development, and climate change planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program
Contact for amount
Apache Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides trees to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to support large-scale environmental conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award โ€“ New England
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards private landowners in New England who implement exceptional conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their farms, ranches, or forestlands.

Environment
Individuals
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Maryland landowners engaged in farming, ranching, or forestry who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program 2026
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Fire Capacity Grant Program
$225,000
United States Forest Service (USFS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in California for community-level wildfire risk reduction projects, including hazardous fuels management, planning, and education initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
John Z. Duling Grant Program
$25,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative research and technology projects that enhance the work of arborists, focusing on areas like plant propagation, selection, and establishment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant Program
$10,000
Tampa Bay Water
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties to promote water conservation and protect local drinking water sources through educational and hands-on projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles L. and Polly Anceney Gallatin Valley Fund
Contact for amount
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects in Gallatin Valley, Montana, focusing on biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management while honoring the land's historical significance and Indigenous connections.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Acquisition of Land or Conservation Easements Grant Program
Contact for amount
Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Illinois for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Students to Stewards Grants
$2,500
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This initiative provides funding to schools in Alabama with financial need to create outdoor learning spaces and enhance environmental education programs, fostering stewardship of the state's natural resources among students.

Education
County governments
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals