Discover grants for environmental protection, sustainability, and conservation efforts. Funding supports climate change initiatives, recycling, watershed restoration, land conservation, pollution reduction, habitat protection, park maintenance, environmental education, and stewardship programs.
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young leaders and youth-led nonprofits to compete for prizes for early-stage projects that impact communities and the environment. The awards provide support for changemakers aged 15 to 30 to implement innovative idea...
Grants to USA academic institutions and research organizations for studies addressing genetically engineered organisms in the environment and their potential impact. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. Fun...
Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Pr...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations, local government entities, IHEs, and Tribal organizations and governments to support collaborative efforts related to forest stewardship. The purpose of funding is to support collaborativ...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for projects to conserve crucial habitats and natural resources and preserve wildlife and fish populations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservationists for wildlife conservation activities around the world. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects by early- to mid-career conservationists that address the needs of mari...
Grants to Minnesota agricultural and rural nonprofit and for-profit electric cooperatives for projects that help to promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to invest in green fertilizer production facilities. Applicants must commit to providing training in f...
Grants to Minnesota organizations to address urgent and unexpected needs. Funding is intended to respond to environmental concerns that pose a threat to residents or national resources. Proposals must describe the issue that affects or threatens to affect the stat...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International university students and recent graduates for innovative products that solve problems. Eligible students must have studied or be studying engineering or design. All designs must address a clear problem. Designs that address ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...
Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International individuals for animal research technology. The purpose of the program is to support wildlife research related to endangered species and conservation. Priority will be given to projects that combine bo...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative observing technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance and advance...
Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International documentary filmmakers to complete projects. Funding is intended exclusively for the post-production phase. Eligible film topics include the environment, culture, social justice, activism, and adventure. Pri...
Grants to Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, and Texas nonprofit organizations for impactful programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and community vitality. Priority consideration is given to programs...
Grants to Minnesota local, tribal, and regional government agencies for collaborative projects to improve water quality for private well users. Funding is intended for projects to promote well testing, including community outreach, data collection, and financial a...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International small and medium-sized businesses that have developed business models, services, and products that make a positive environmental or social impact. In addition to the $20,000 cash prize, winning businesses will receive...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying institutions for programs related to advancing meat and seafood alternatives. This opportunity is for planning grants, with applicants invited to apply for either research or infrastr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professio...
Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for environmental and social justice programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects that contribute to a reduction in gr...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fi...
Vouchers for services to USA and territories technology developers for testing new approaches to hydropower generation. Funding is intended for materials, equipment, and structures that support the operation and/or construction of hydropower projects that capture ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups in the energy field to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive a variety of benefits, including coaching, mentoring, pitching, perks and deals, and support after comp...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for conservation projects and research. Funding is primarily intended for projects related to marine species and parrots, with a focus on endangered species and efforts to conserve biodiversity. Priority is gi...
Grants to Minnesota government agencies for the enhancement and expansion of recreational trails and parks. Funding is intended to support restoration and development projects as well as related land acquisition to improve existing trails and parks, trail systems,...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...
Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that protect the ecosystem and water resources. Funding is intended to promote resiliency in the face of climate change, while protecting the quality of local watersheds and using natural resources...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...
Grants and in-kind support to USA workshop facilitators to support land stewardship initiatives led by women. Funding is intended to support educational projects and workshops to promote leadership and enhance skills related to working with livestock and land. Gra...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, environment, and disaster relief. Eligible pr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...
Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...
Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, ...
Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...
Grants to Minnesota property owners and tenants for tree removal and replanting in eligible locations. Funding is intended to remove species of trees susceptible to a specific bug infestation, and to replant trees of other species instead. Removals and replanting ...
Grants and loans to Minnesota local governments, port authorities, economic development authorities, and housing and redevelopment authorities to revitalize blighted sites. Funding is intended to redevelop industrial, residential, or commercial sites. The programs...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota auto repair and service shops in eligible locations for projects that reduce pollution. Funding is intended to implement cleaning and painting activities and repair methods that result in reduced energy consumption, emissions, ...
Grants to Minnesota businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that help reduce pollution and build a healthier environment for area residents. Funding is intended for new projects that reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emission...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual property owners in eligible locations for the implementation of energy-efficient improvements. Applicants must schedule an energy audit prior to applying. Funding is intended for new energy-sa...