Grants of up to $3,000 to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota nonprofits, businesses, professional associations, neighborhood groups, local government agencies, and schools for small-scale and short-term watershed stewardship activities. Pre-applications must be submitted before being invited to apply. The MWMO...

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 to Minnesota state, local, and tribal government agencies, local governments, RTAs, school districts, schools, and nonprofits in eligible regions for projects to improve transportation infrastructure both in local communities and near schools. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for communiti...

Grants to Minnesota agencies, schools, nonprofits, religious organizations, and businesses for projects to improve water quality in the St. Paul area. Funding is intended both for planning activities and for capital improvements in the watershed. Projects should focus on water quality, preservation of local habitats, and c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. An LOI must be submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and clinic...

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 and loans to Ramsey County, Minnesota nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies for capital investments related to the redevelopment of polluted or contaminated property. The purpose of this program is to transform currently contaminated sites into usable properties. Purpose Ramsey County recognizes th...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA State historic preservation offices, certified local governments, and tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities necessary to qualify and provide nominations of sites for historic place or landmark recognition. Grant projects must support the su...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to benefit the Foundation's employees where they live and work. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to application with a brief description about organizational and funding goals. Funding is intended for program...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories small museums to implement projects that further the organization's priorities and strategic plan. Programs may fall in the areas of community anchors and catalysts, lifelong learning, or collections stewardship and public access. IMLS Inspire! Grants for Smal...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and grants of up to $10,000 to postdoctoral scholars for research addressing the prehistory of Israel. Funding is intended for research involving the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, as well as studies in related fields. Adjunct fields of researc...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and organizations for projects that promote and encourage shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Grants are generally provided in the form of supplies or equipment related to firearms programs and shooting r...

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 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 and in-kind grants valued at $3,000 to US public and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended to teach students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the preservation of plant species. Applicants must be planning a new ga...

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), ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits, written works, and public programming c...

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 of up to $2,000 to USA organizations and individuals to support the development of programs to protect domestic and wild animals and their habitats. Funding may be used for one-time needs, the development of new programs, educational initiatives, or to foster innovative new initiatives. First Steps Grant Progra...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, social entrepreneurs, and for-profit enterprises for innovative solutions that address global challenges. Applications are invited from smaller or startup-phase organizations that may use funds to field and grow their projects to scale. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, individuals and institutions of higher education to support the translation and preparation of editions of humanities texts. Applicants are required to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Schola...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

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 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...

Grant of $5,000 or grant of $7,000 to a USA individual or couple to steward a land management program in Magdalena, New Mexico. The program will include water conservation and fire control. Free accommodations will be provided to the grant recipient. Grant recipients will live on site in a canyon above the small town o...

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...

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 for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funds may be used for scientific research, to prepare policy analysis, to support management, or to aid in public co...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA government agencies and nonprofits for the acquisition and preservation of Civil War battlefield sites. Funding is intended to help communities purchase land through fee simple methods, or acquire a protective interest in eligible land through easements. The National Park Service (NPS) ...

Grants, In-kind donations, and event sponsorships to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include affordable housing, health and safety, education and youth development, human services, civic, and environment. The Andersen C...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, tribes, and district organizations to develop and implement regional economic development plans and strategies, with an emphasis on economically distressed areas. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits to support projects that address the needs of the American art field and are pivotal to its development. Successful projects include, but are not limited to, digitization, permanent collection reinstallations, and archives of American art material.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for charitable programs and projects that focus on the areas of education, social services, community and economic development, and the environment. The funding source considers requests for operating, program, capital, or endowm...

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and secondary and elementary schools for programs in communities where the funding source does business. Programs may fall in the areas of STEM education, especially nontraditional programs, the interaction between people, buildings, and the environment, and local community development. ...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and services that focus on the areas of education and marine conservation. Funding will be provided in the form of cash grants or as in-kind cruise donations to to be used for fundraising purposes.

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants starting at $25,000 to northeastern Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, or joint powers authorities for projects aimed to preserve current and future mining, support landscape opportunities for post-mining uses, and discuss and identify new development opportunities. Applicatio...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools to build sustainable schoolyard gardens to emphasize the values of education, volunteerism, and care for the environment. Funding is intended to foster a culture of giving and partner with local leaders to build stronger, supportive communities. The Foundation invests in p...

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that provide services to low or middle-income individuals in the areas of community, education, and environment. Priority is given to nonprofits serving communities in which the funding source has a strong presence. Focus areas for funding are: Commun...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations to promote the arts and environment conservation for Siouxland residents. Applications are invited for projects involving music, theater, art, parks, green spaces, and wildlife and conservation efforts.