Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to promote the preservation of the monarch butterfly, as well as other at-risk pollinator species. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to a full application. The most competitive projects will demonstrat...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the specialized skills and knowledge needed to maintain vintage cars, trucks...

Residency totaling $45,000 to a USA, Canada, or International photographer to work and live for ten months in the Raleigh-Wake County, North Carolina community. The photographer must currently live outside of Wake County. Funding is intended to make photography more accessible to the local community. During the residen...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for innovative solutions for a wide variety of environmental and social challenges. Programs must align with the following three focus areas: the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. To date, the Prize has funded twenty wildly creative solutions t...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and universities to promote wildlife conservation and protection. Program areas broadly include habitat protection, species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs, projects, and research that focus on the Earth Sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI at least four to six weeks before the deadline. The funding source's overall mission is to aid and contribute to scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Grants typically ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 to USA grassroots organizations for programs that preserve the environment. Funding is intended to assist local activist groups in protecting frontline communities and local habitats. Eligible programs will be original, bold, action-directed, and committed to long-term c...

Grants typically ranging between $15,000 and $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that use film and media as part of a campaign tool to promote environmental activism. Funding is intended to support campaigns that inspire audiences to become environmental activists through film and media. P...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations to advance the programs and services of eligible Native American libraries. Applicants should allow several weeks to complete the registration process to apply. Successful Enhancement grant projects s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies addressing sustainability in solid waste management practices. Applications related to certain topics are required to request approval at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Research topic areas include recycling, waste minimization, conversion t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. A Letter of Intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible regions include the Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, an...

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 ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community building programs in the Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond area. Program areas include education, social services, civic, and arts and culture. Funding is intended for new or expanded programs and proj...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico researchers for creative and innovative research projects on non-lethal, humane techniques and tools for North American wildlife conflict management. The Foundation particularly welcomes projects involving the innovative use of existing technologies and new methodologies. ...

Awards of $250 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 students for inspiring and outstanding projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended for creative activities that emphasize a commitment to sustainability. Preference will be given to applications that include supporting materials, such as videos, pictures, ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to restore, enhance, and protect forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for game, wildlife, and fish. Eligible projects must take place in public waters or on public lands. The ECP program is for restoration an...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to address local community needs. Program areas include education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic enhancement. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to prepare individuals for economic independence throug...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit museums for the conservation of culturally and historically significant works of art that are damaged or at risk for degeneration, including national treasures. Eligible projects must be significant to the cultural heritage of the country or region, or important to the his...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, university, and conservation organizations for conservation programs that protect worldwide habitats and wildlife. Highest priority will go to projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, such as field...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minneapolis, Minnesota autobody shops for projects that measurably mitigate pollution. Funding is intended to support the transfer of vehicle service, maintenance, and repair businesses to cleaning and painting alternatives and repair methods that result in reduced energy consumption, emissions, ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA Indigenous-based nonprofit organizations to protect Native lands and water resources against threats to the environment and their cultural vitality. Funding is intended for Native-led actions against unwanted development, incursions, and extractive industries as well as threats to...

An indemnity program is available to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies holding collections on exhibit within the country. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for the coverage of qualifying objects of cultural, educational, scientific, or h...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and en...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, envir...

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pr...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. This program offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. National Geographic Society funded projects shoul...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced project leaders 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 measurable results. National Geo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico middle school educators to increase environmental and cultural understanding among students. Funding is intended for projects in formal and informal educational settings that prepare students to look after their planet. National Geographic Society funded projects should be...

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. Funding is intended for projects that promote enforceable water policies and that advance cleaner ...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal welfare and protection programs, projects, and activities of national interest. Funding is intended to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that lead to systemic change, that help to reduce suffering, and that promote a more compassionate society. T...

Grants to California, Colorado, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public schools in eligible counties to benefit local residents. Eligible programs will focus on the following areas: hunger relief, environmental preservation, veterans and military families, and education. Eligible organizations will offer progr...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofits and schools for youth-led projects that employ technology to solve environment-related issues. Projects should help encourage students and educators to find creative ways to use technology in order to achieve greater or innovative environmental outcomes. ecoTech Grants support ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree, for projects on marine biology. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovativ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, local climbing and conservation organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance or preserve climbing access. The purpose of funding is to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously fun...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address climate change in the Upper Midwest region. Funding may be requested for policy education, community action, administrative action, sustainable business and community solutions, and pilot ...

Grants generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...

Grants to New Ulm, Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs located within the boundaries of the local school district that are related to one or more of the Foundation's four pillars of focus. The four pillars are historic preservation, education, economic development, and the arts.

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the c...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists, organizations, foundations, museums, and businesses to promote the arts of the Osage Nation and Native American Culture. This program enables Osage artists, as well as Osage-related arts-oriented organizations, to carry out a wide range of arts activities. Priorities for Funding:...

In-kind repair services to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities by offering a welcoming and safe space for communities to gather. Projects may take place in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. Eligible projects include beautification and renovation work for school...

In-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that are interested in receiving surplus property no longer needed by the federal government. This program distributes property of all types, with the exception of federal government records, certain naval vessels, and land and o...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing ...

Grants to Minnesota organizations that distribute rain barrels to residents of the Capitol Region Watershed District. Funding can be used to subsidize the cost of ready-made rain barrels to distribute or sell, or to host a rain barrel construction workshop in collaboration with a local vendor. All rain barrel projects ...

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include environment, environmental educ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and nonprofit-affiliated individuals for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funding is intended as a quick response for solutions to emerging conservation ...