Grants to USA nonprofits to address environmental issues, specifically the protection of clean drinking water resources, as well as efforts to challenge the development of natural gas use and infrastructure in New York State. New applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry as a preliminary step before ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry or contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support a quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, ...

Grants to USA state, local, and tribal government agencies for comprehensive programs that identify and remediate hazards related to lead-based paint in rental units and owner-occupied housing. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Healthy Homes Supplemental ...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Grants to USA IHEs, state agricultural research stations, other research organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals for research addressing agricultural resilience and sustainability. Proposals should advance knowledge of the plant’s food, energy, ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land conservation groups, and public riding areas to promote safe and responsible usage of off-highway vehicles. Eligible programs include those that educate the public on the proper use of land for outdoor recreation and practices that protect access to public lands. T...

Grants of up to $3,000 to nonprofits in USA and Canada and their federally recognized territories to support programs that save native species and wild ecosystems. Funding may be used for public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and development of citizen science. The Fund for Wild Nature supports biocentric goals that...

Grants of $300 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to continue the use of herbs in elementary education. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are appropriate for ch...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible areas to enhance environmental education and promote environmental stewardship. Applications are invited for projects in communities within the funding source’s service area. Env...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and other experts representing eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects to address security across a broad range of sectors. This program focuses on current security challenges, including cyber security, environmental concerns, terrorism, defense...

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, state agencies, and political subdivisions for projects involving the conservation of natural resources. Projects may also result in increased access for outdoor recreation. Funding may be requested for the following purposes: 1) Directive A - Providin...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and/or measurable results.

Grants to USA colleges and universities to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will primarily teach undergraduate classes in their discipline of expertise. The purpose of this program is to bring international representatives to enhance the curriculum, campuses, and host communities. ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Fellowships starting at $30,000 to USA individuals to work on projects that incorporate food, the outdoors, and the environment into Jewish communal service. The fellowships are made up of intensive training seminars, professional placements, mentors and professional development, and educator certifications. JOFEE Fello...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Funding will specifically be provided for species preservation activities, scientific research projects, and conservation education progra...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projects. Applications are invited from innovative groups in local communi...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or wat...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA teams of scientists, farmers, ranchers, institutions, organizations, and educators in multiple Midwestern States for agricultural research and education projects that lead to sustainable and profitable systems. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, M...

In-Kind Grants of $200 in the form of gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended for youth to identify and address a priority community need through a service campaign for animals, people, or the environment. Successful Roots &...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an educational givin...

Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, designers, and students for designing an energy efficient recreation center on a California university campus. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition ...

Grants of up to $750 to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic certification. Qualifying producers may request reimbursement on paid certification costs from their state agency. Categories eligible for reimbursement include organic certification of livestock, crops, and wil...

Matching grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses for the purchase of new playground systems for local communities. The goal of this grant program is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support a wide range of community and environmental causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of education, human services, disaster relief, health, arts, and culture. The Foundation makes both program and operating grants and...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA K-12 schools, school districts, and nonprofits to build school-based gardens that grow edible crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains to help connect children to their food sources. Funding may be used to buy seeds, plants, raised beds, fencing, wheelbarrows, greenho...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel to Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, and Russia for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. LOIs are due by May 1, 2018. Proposals should involve direct, in-depth professio...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Priority wil...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit friends groups and community-based organizations affiliated with public lands for capacity building activities. The purpose of this program is to strengthen organizations that support the stewardship and conservation of public lands sites. Successful proposals will: -Demonstr...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico member colleges and universities to support new and existing programs and courses in STEM-related entrepreneurship. Successful proposals will involve the formation of student teams, experiential learning, and creative pedagogical approaches. VentureWell awards faculty gra...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin educators to teach youth about sustainable agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that encourage youth and their parents to engage with sustainable practices and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts. Funding is intended for, but not limited to programs or equipment that will aid in the following types of activities: - Prefire...

Grants averaging between $550 and $2,500 to USA artists, nonprofits, and IHEs for art projects that educate the public on important contemporary issues. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities for various reasons. The Foundation is interested in art p...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. The purpose of this program is to respond to policy-related needs as identified by practitioners and experts in the US-Japan policy studies field. The Foundation is open to inno...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to USA Tribal governments and nonprofits and grants to California nonprofits and K-12 schools and school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for community services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, special projects, and economic and community development. San Manu...

Fundraising opportunity for USA nonprofits to host a jazz concert held in honor of their organization or cause. In addition to funds raised through concert ticket sales, recipient organizations will benefit from the opportunity to form new partnerships, gain new sponsorships, and spread publicity and awareness for their ac...