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Explore 335 grant opportunities

Virginia Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Virginia that improve water quality, promote land conservation, enhance environmental education, and address emerging environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) Funding Program
$43,000
Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects that promote the recovery and conservation of grizzly bear populations and habitats in the western U.S., targeting nonprofit organizations, local governments, and agencies involved in bear conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
UMATR Municipal Grants
$10,000
Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities in Vermont to improve water quality and protect the scenic and natural resources of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Yamaha
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to promote and enhance responsible outdoor recreation access, particularly for off-highway vehicle use and related environmental stewardship projects.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
Pride Community Grant Program
$5,000
San Diego Pride
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to programs that promote the well-being and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ community in San Diego.

Education
County governments
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Butler Nongame Species Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Wyoming Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that conserve and restore nongame wildlife species and their habitats in Wyoming, supporting ecological health and community-based conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on community-driven projects that improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program
$1,600,000
Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides $1.6 million in annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Native Nations for community-led initiatives that promote equity and empower local solutions.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Ensuring Resilient Source Water Protection Programs under Extreme Events and in a Changing Climate
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for water utilities and organizations to develop strategies that protect source water from the impacts of extreme weather and climate change.

Environment
City or township governments
The Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC)
$300,000
United Nations Office for Project Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Conservation and Environment Grants
$25,000
North Texas Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The North Texas Community Foundation is offering Conservation and Environment Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in selected counties, for projects focused on land and natural resource protection, conservation of native Texas species and habitats, and environmental education.

Environment
Nonprofits
Woods Fund Chicago Grantmaking Cycle
$35,000
Woods Fund Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study in Virginia
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides $10,000 and a residency for early-career humanities researchers focused on the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens, and landscapes, allowing them to access unique archival resources for their scholarly work.

Humanities
City or township governments
UPSF & Wildlife Grant
$1,000
Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
South32 Hermosa Community Fund Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, focusing on education, economic participation, health, and environmental resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and sustain rivers, streams, and grasslands in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, benefiting various wildlife species and encouraging collaboration with landowners and conservation partners.

Environment
Nonprofits