Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• The First Nations Development Institute’s Native Food Sovereignty Grant is awarding grants to Native-led and Native-serving organizations working to establish and safeguard Native food traditions, including projects related to maternal health, K-12 schools and governance policies. Apply by March 17th.
• T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants Spring Cycle funds projects up to $50,000 that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. This opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and local government entities from small towns with populations of 50,000 or less. Applications due March 31st! 
• National Coastal Resiliency Fund from NFWF:  NFWF will make investments in planning, design, and implementation of nature-based solutions to enhance protection for coastal communities from the impacts of storms, floods, and other natural hazards while improving habitats for fish and wildlife. Projects must be located within the coastal areas of U.S. coastal states, including the Great Lakes states, and U.S. territories and Tribal lands. Habitats such as coastal marshes and forests, floodplains, rivers and lakes, dune and beach systems, and oyster and coral reefs can provide communities with enhanced protection and buffering from the growing impacts of coastal hazards, including coastal inundation, changing flood patterns, increased frequency and intensity of storms, and other environmental stressors. Grants vary from $100,000 for capacity building to millions for actual implementation projects. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, local governments, and Tribal organizations. Deadline March 31st. 
• The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants award $2,500-$50,000 to non-profit organizations or degree-granting institutions in the United States or Canada. This opportunity is open and rolling until July 23, 2026 (with next review on April 23, 2026). 
• Local Data for Equitable Communities  by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: This grant program provides flexibility for applicants to determine what data are needed to answer their proposed project questions and how those data are collected, analyzed, disseminated, and ultimately put to use by community members to bring about changes in local policies and practices. There is no preference for qualitative or quantitative data and applicants should choose the methods that are best suited to produce the information that is needed. Please see the “Selection Criteria” section in the Call for Proposals for the factors used to assess the proposed projects. Summaries for past projects of Local Data for Equitable Communities grantees are available. Eligible grantees include communities, 501(c)3 and (c)4 non-profit organizations. Annual grant with applications due April 30th.
• The Indigenous Power & Light Fund supports Tribal leaders in development of reliable, affordable, and sovereign energy by providing rapid-response grants and loans, with a streamlined process designed to deliver timely support, strengthen Tribal control, and position your Nation for long-term energy sovereignty and resilience. To learn more or request an application, please contact funds@tribalcleanenergy.org.
• Solar Moonshot Program from the Hammond Climate Solutions foundation offers grants up to $25K with grant amounts dependent on various factors, including the organization’s need for funding.  Grant priority is given to solar projects that have additional funding sources, projects located in Communities of Concern, projects serving youth and schools, and they are not currently accepting applications for houses of worship or religious organizations. In addition to grants given through the program, Hammond Foundation also offers short-term, low-interest recoverable grants to help cover the project costs offset by the Investment Tax Credit.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 1 is Michelle Sophia.

• Environmental Justice Fund Opportunities at the Attorney General’s Office, Massachusetts, Rolling Deadline
  • Description: The Fund will support projects selected by EPD that address environmental harms in disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth and is intended to address the burdens people face every day—whether economic, environmental, or health-related.
  • Please send all questions to the AGO EPD EJ Fund email account here: environmentaljusticefund@mass.gov.

For more funding opportunities targeted to New England organizations, please visit our partner resource, the New England Environmental Funding Navigator, supported by New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC). To set up a 1:1 funding strategy meeting with EPN and NEEFC, please fill out this intake form.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 2 is Lizbeth García Conde. / El punto de contacto de asistencia técnica de EPN para la Región 2 es Lizbeth García Conde.

• Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) – 2026 Grant Program
  • Deadline: March 12, 2026
  • Entity Type: Projects and project partners must be based in the United States, inclusive of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa,, as well as the Tribal nations that share these geographies.
  • Description: The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) offers grants to support community-driven climate resilience projects across the United States, including territories and Tribal nations. The 2026 grant cycle focuses on communities facing significant climate-related hazards, particularly those with historically disinvested populations.

• Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI)
  • Deadline: March 27, 2026 (final applications); draft applications due February 27, 2026 for Implementation grants
  • Entity Type: U.S.-based nonprofit visual arts institutions, including museums, art organizations, and arts education institutions (U.S. states and territories eligible, including Puerto Rico).
  • Description: The Frankenthaler Climate Initiative is a national private grantmaking program established by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to support energy efficiency, clean energy, and sustainability projects in the visual arts sector. FCI offers multiple grant categories—Catalyst, Scoping, Technical Assistance, and Implementation—supporting projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve building performance, and transition institutions away from fossil fuels. Awards generally range from up to $25,000 for scoping, up to $50,000 for technical assistance, and $50,000–$100,000 for implementation projects. Matching funds are encouraged for implementation grants but not required.

• Community Energy Resilience Initiative (CERI) – Puerto Rico Community Foundation (FCPR)
  • Deadline: Open on a rolling basis (subject to availability of funds)
  • Entity Type: Puerto Rico–based businesses and nonprofit organizations that operate as critical community facilities.
  • Description: The Community Energy Resilience Initiative (CERI), administered by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation in partnership with the Global Energy Alliance for People and the Planet and Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, supports essential businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve as critical community hubs through the installation of solar energy systems with battery storage. The program uses a blended financing model that combines grants and loans for businesses, and grants, donations, and loans for nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects must strengthen energy resilience during power outages, ensure continuity of essential services, and meet eligibility criteria related to years of operation, revenue, property ownership, and tax compliance.

• Rapid Response Grants – North Star Fund
  • Deadline: Open on a rolling basis
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit organizations, including those without 501(c)(3) status (must have a fiscal sponsor by the time of grant award)
  • Description: The Rapid Response Grants program by North Star Fund offers timely financial support to grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley. These grants are designed to assist groups responding to unforeseen political shifts or critical moments within campaigns, aiming for a specific impact within three to six months. Eligible organizations should engage in community organizing, be led by individuals from impacted communities, and focus on systemic change. Grants are available in amounts of $2,500 or $5,000, with a maximum of $5,000 per organization within a 12-month period. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically made within two weeks.

• The 20/22 Act Society
  • Deadline: N/A
  • Entity Type: Puerto Rico–based nonprofit organizations.
  • Description: The 20/22 Act Society is a membership-based nonprofit organization that channels charitable contributions from Act 20/22 (now Act 60) decree holders to Puerto Rico–based nonprofits. Through its foundation, the organization provides grants and donations to support community needs across sectors such as social services, education, health, economic development, and disaster recovery. Funding is typically distributed annually, with awards varying in size based on available contributions and organizational priorities. Eligible recipient organizations must be registered nonprofits operating in Puerto Rico and aligned with the Society’s community impact goals.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 3 is Shonali Palacios.

• Harris and Francis Block Foundation Grants, Harris and Francis Block Foundation
  • Description: The Block Foundation supports small grassroots not-for-profit organizations with grants that work to foster just and sustainable communities: Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice | Food and Farm Initiatives, Farm and Garden Programs, Farmworker’s Rights, Food Justice
  • State(s): Virginia, Vermont, North Carolina, New York City
  • Eligible Entities: Grants will only be awarded to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations or groups that work through a tax-exempt organization.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Amount: Hundreds of dollars to $15,000 
  • Other notes: This grant is invitation only, organizations must first submit a LOI to apply. 

• Multimodal Transportation Fund, Wharton School of Business
  • Description: Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.
  • State(s): Pennsylvania 
  • Eligible Entities: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Economic Development Organizations, Public Transportation Agencies, Ports-Rail/Freight, Businesses 
  • Deadline: Applications open annually, March 1st, – July 31st 
  • Amount: $100,000 minimum – $3,000,000 maximum
  • Other notes: Checklist: 2024 Multimodal Transportation Fund Application | Multimodal Transportation Fund Application Frequently Asked Questions

• Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Small Award Track, PA Dept of Environmental Protection 
  • Description: RISE PA is a $396 million statewide industrial decarbonization grant program funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The purpose of this program is to offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects at industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions. 
  • State(s): Pennsylvania 
  • Eligible Entities: Small to Midsize Manufacturers, Property managers on behalf of manufacturers
  • Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Amount: $25,000 – $500,000 
  • Other notes: Small to midsize meaning and applicable project types specified here 

• William Penn Foundation Grants, William Penn Foundation
  • Description: Rotating RFPs for various grant opportunities. Being released March of 2026 are grants titled: 1)  Improvement of Public Spaces 2) Reduce Environmental Burdens 3) Reduce Sewage Overflows
  • State(s): Pennsylvania, Philadelphia focus generally 
  • Eligible Entities: Pending RFP
  • Deadline: Pending RFP
  • Amount: Pending RFP

• Community Engagement Grants, Chesapeake Bay Trust 
  • Description: The Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program is designed to support activities that enhance communities, engage residents, and improve natural resources. This program runs annually; we typically begin accepting applications at the start of July every year.
  • State(s): Maryland, Chesapeake Bay Watershed portion of West Virginia
  • Eligible Entities: Nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations and more. The Trust seeks to engage groups that have traditionally been under-engaged with environmental issues but also new applicants and organizations from a diverse array of communities. Only applicants who have received three grants or fewer from the Trust in the past are eligible to apply. Full list in RFP. 
  • Deadline: Rolling basis. Requests are accepted on an on-going basis until funds are fully expended for the fiscal year.
  • Amount: Up to $5,000
  • Other notes: Match encouraged, but not required

• Urban Trees Mini Grant, Chesapeake Bay Trust 
  • Description: The Urban Trees Mini Grant Program provides funding for small tree planting projects in urban, underserved areas across Maryland. Part of Maryland’s commitment to plant 5,000,000 native trees by 2031, the goal of the Urban Trees Mini Grant Program is to improve access to natural resources that connect neighborhoods to a healthy, greener environment for current and future generations.
  • State(s): Maryland
  • Eligible Entities: This online map displays qualifying urban underserved areas. Trees funded through this program must fall within the orange areas on the map found at this website or be located within a housing project. Non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and more are all eligible to apply. Please see the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a full list of organizations.
  • Deadline: Rolling basis. Requests are accepted on an on-going basis until funds are fully expended for the fiscal year.
  • Amount: Up to $10,000
  • Other notes: Match encouraged, but not required

• Regional Grants, TD Bank
  • Description: Primarily fund programs aligned to one or more of the four drivers of our corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment (drivers include Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, Better Health) , with special consideration given to those that benefit historically underserved communities and low-to-moderate income people
  • State(s): Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, New England, Southern Connecticut, New York, Northern/Southern/Coastal New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida
  • Eligible Entities: Tax-exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3), A public school,  Other qualified state or local governmental entities that are not classified as a private foundation and are located in a TD Bank, N.A. metro market area 
  • Deadline: Rolling Funding Calendar, current cycle application deadlines for this year are March 13th, July 31st, and September 11th.
  • Amount: Minimum $5,000

• Capacity Building Fund, TD Bank
  • Description: Capacity Building Grants provide funding to help strengthen and increase the impact of organizations on the communities they serve. These grants support work around three key issues: tactics, talent and tools. Preference for projects that align to the TD Ready Commitment (drivers include Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, Better Health), with special consideration given to those that benefit historically underserved communities and low-to-moderate income people. 
  • State(s): Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, New England, Southern Connecticut, New York, Northern/Southern/Coastal New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida.
  • Eligible Entities: Tax-exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3), A public school,  Other qualified state or local governmental entities that are not classified as a private foundation and are located in a TD Bank, N.A. metro market area 
  • Deadline: Rolling Funding Calendar, current cycle application deadlines for this year are March 13th, July 31st, and September 11th.
  • Amount: Minimum $25,000-$150,000
  • Other notes: Applying for partial funding is permissible, Entity annual budget should be less than $2M. 

• Capacity Building Fund, TD Bank
  • Description:non-profit organizations can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset. These grants support work around three key issues: tactics, talent and tools. Preference for projects that align to the TD Ready Commitment (drivers include Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, Better Health), with special consideration given to those that benefit historically underserved communities and low-to-moderate income people.
  • State(s): Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, New England, Southern Connecticut, New York, Northern/Southern/Coastal New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida. 
  • Eligible Entities: Tax-exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3), A public school,  Other qualified state or local governmental entities that are not classified as a private foundation and are located in a TD Bank, N.A. metro market area 
  • Deadline: Rolling Funding Calendar, current cycle application deadlines for this year are March 13th, July 31st, and September 11th.
  • Amount: Minimum $25,000-$150,000
  • Other notes: Applying for partial funding is permissible, Entity annual budget should be less than $2M. 

• Climate Justice Organizing Fund,Bread & Roses Community Fund 
  • Description: Three-year Climate Justice Organizing Fund. The fund moves money to community-led grassroots groups and leaders in the Philadelphia region. The two-track fund supports grassroots groups organizing to change the policies, practices, and processes that create and maintain climate inequities. It also provides grants for community-based groups to strengthen their capacity to organize or develop a climate justice organizing strategy.
  • State(s): Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Region) 
  • Eligible Entities: Annual operating budget of $500,000 or less, leadership must reflect membership base and include people directly affected by the climate crisis, eligible that centers the experiences and voices of climate-impacted communities. Specifically, eligible organizations build power by and with grassroots communities to hold corporations and policymakers accountable to impacted communities. Eligible applicants should demonstrate that they understand climate justice and environmental racism and how the issues they are organizing around promote climate justice.
  • Deadline: Applications open Feb 6, 2026 – Close March 6,2026
  • Amount: Track One – Climate Justice Capacity Building and Strategy Development: $15,000 | Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy : $25,000 grants
  • Other notes: Virtual Info Session 

• Community Conservation Partnership Programs, PA DCNR
  • Description: A collection of grants ranging widely from trail projects, to land acquisition for parks, to riparian forest buffer additions.This grant program, managed by the DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC), builds connections between Pennsylvanians and the outdoors by supporting recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts.
  • State(s): Pennsylvania  
  • Eligible Entities: County and municipal governments, municipal agencies, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, For-profit businesses (limited options
  • Deadline: Varies, but most of these are annual grants due 4/30
  • Amount: No established maximum funding limit, but some programs may have soft funding caps due to budgetary restraints, contact your Regional Advisor to talk this through before applying.
  • Other notes: Before you start contact your Regional Advisor

• Collection of Grants – Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
  • Description: Number of Battlefield Grants, Regional Grant funds, Planning/Redevelopment Grants, Emergency Preservation Grants, and Brick and Mortar Preservation Grants
  • State(s): West Virginia 
  • Eligible Entities: Local communities, local governments, park boards and more
  • Deadline: Variable
  • Amount: Variable
  • Other notes: Worth a look especially for WV municipalities and local governments.

• Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
  • Description: This foundation houses multiple grants for DC/DMV-area residents including Environment, Community Services, and Health and Wellness: Grants in this area help young people improve their academic performance, gain employment, develop relationships with trusted adults and make connections to the larger community. The Foundation prioritizes programs that empower young people to advocate for change within their schools and communities. The Foundation supports organizations that focus on specific fields and career pathways as well as those that concentrate on broader job- and career-readiness. On the environmental front the Foundation strives to restore and protect our region’s natural resources so that all individuals can have equal access to clean water, air and land. These grants focus on the restoration and protection of local parks, the Anacostia and Potomac rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Grants to environmental education and stewardship programs for people of all ages create greater awareness of the dangers of an unhealthy environment and the need to protect open natural spaces.
  • State(s): Washington DC Metropolitan Area (DMV) 
  • Eligible Entities: Nonprofits 501(c)3s only 
  • Deadlines: July 1, and November 1
  • Amount: 15-50k

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 4 is Sierra Taliaferro.

• Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program 
  • Deadline:  Rolling basis
  • Entity Type: US cities/towns with 2500-30,000 residents. 
  • Description: Providing $10K in funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Requires a match from a participating municipality or partner organization.

• T Mobile Hometown Grants
  • Deadline: March 31st (but selected on a quarterly basis)
  • Entity Type: Elected officials, town managers/employees, tribal leaders, or nonprofit community leaders from small towns with a population less than 50,000. 

Description: – TMobile is committing up to $25 million through 2026 to support small towns, villages, and territories across America by funding community projects. This funding opportunity is designed to support community-led projects in towns with populations under 50,000, helping small communities thrive through targeted investments in local spaces and infrastructure.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 5 is Olivia Smith.

• Minnesota Climate Smart Food Systems’ statewide prevention of wasted food and food rescue grant is awarding grants between $75,000-$1,500,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, higher-ed institutions and units of government (including Tribes). There is a 20% match requirement to requested funds, and applications are due on April 28, 2026.
• Dayton, OH’s Climate Resilience Fund will grant up to $40,000 over 1 year to nonprofit entities in the city of Dayton for projects focused on crucial community needs and environmental injustices, such as food access, energy efficiency, waste reduction or diversion, and environmental education.. Applications are due on  April 30th, 2026. 
• Ohio’s Environmental Education Fund has Mini and General Grants awarding projects between $500 and $50,000 (10% cash or in kind match required). Eligible entities include local subdivisions of government, local schools and school boards, universities, non-profit organizations, and state agencies. Projects should focus on increasing public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and providing the skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions. Specific priority topics are listed at the link above. The next deadline is July 15th, 2026.  
• Capacity Building Grants, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, grants of up to $300,000 available to Michigan-based, health-focused nonprofits; the RFP will be released on March 2nd and will be due in July of 2026.
• Funding for brownfield investigation in Minnesota is available to community organizations, nonprofit organizations, local units of government, and Tribal Nations of amounts ranging from $10,000 to 50,000, but any request is considered provided it meets eligibility requirements. Learn more about eligible activities at the link above. 
• The Illinois EPA’s Unanswered Communities Planning Grant Program will award up to $30,000 per project to government organizations in small and disadvantaged communities to develop a Project Plan that identifies a solution to their wastewater collection and treatment needs. A well-developed Project Plan would allow communities to apply for the Construction Grant to construct wastewater collection and/or treatment solutions for areas where wastewater collection and/or treatment are presently non-existent or inadequate. IEPA will accept Planning Grant applications until all designated funds are expended. 
• Those working in Michigan are encouraged to check out the MI Funding Hub grant search tool at https://mifundinghub.org/.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 6 is Mutheu Mukeli.

• Cynthia and George Foundation: 
  • Description: The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation funds high-impact projects in the state of Texas at the nexus of environmental protection, social equity, and economic vibrancy. Clean Energy, Land Conservation, Subsurface Energy, Sustainability Education, and Water. 
  • State(s): Texas, 
  • Eligible Entities: 501 C3 tax exempt status 
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Other notes: This grant is invitation only, organizations must first submit a LOI to apply. 

• Community Foundation of North Louisiana, Competitive Grants: 
  • Description: The Community Foundation accepts applications for funding from eligible charitable organizations once annually. There are currently three categories of funding available: primary grants, arts grants, and small organization grants. Eligible organizations may submit only one application annually and may not submit in multiple categories.

• State(s): Louisiana 
  • Deadline: Stage One (Letter of Intent) opens August 1 at 8 a.m. CST and closes August 21 at 4 p.m. CST. For those invited to the second stage, Stage Two opens October 15 at 8 am and closes November 15 at 4:00 pm. 
  • Amount: 10,000 – 45,000 

• Santa Fe Community Foundation: 
  • Description: Our 2026 spring grant cycle welcomes proposals from organizations serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties that are engaged in direct service, policy advocacy, and/or collaborative efforts to improve outcomes in the following fields of interest: Civic and Economic Opportunities, Health and Human Services, and Empower! Black Futures Community Fund.  
  • State(s): New Mexico: Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel
  • Eligible Entities: 501 C3 tax exempt Status 
  • Deadline: March 15th, 2026

• Keep Arkansas Beautiful
  • Description: a flexible funding opportunity designed to support a wide variety of community-based projects that align with the mission to inspire and educate Arkansans through beautification, litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, environmental education, and eco-restoration. Opens July 1, 2026. 
  • State(s): Arkansas
  • Deadline: August 15, 2026

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 7 is Rayan Makarem.

• Community Needs / Community Hub, Kansas & Missouri, The Patterson Family Foundation, May 6, 2026. Eligible entities: local government, local non-profits, community organizations
• One Red Implementation Grant, Nebraska Department of Water, Energy & Environment, Nebraska, announced and awaiting portal opening for applications
• MO Healthy Watershed Funding, EFC, Missouri, search tool to identify funding opportunities for Missouri watershed programs.
• Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program, State of Iowa, rolling application until all funds awarded. The program can provide low-interest loans for the development and construction of energy infrastructure
• Climate Action Grants, Iowa City, IA. Funding is available to help implement your Climate Action project through a number of funding opportunities, opens March 6, 2026

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 8 is Melanie Michaud.

• The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant, Utah DNR, supports new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects that help communities build and improve recreation amenities while supporting local economies, tourism, and quality of life for Utah residents. Funding is available across multiple tiers, with awards up to $250,000. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments located in Utah. The application closes on March 13.  Click the link above to learn more about eligible project types.

• The Gates Family Foundation’s Capital Grants program supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations working on major capital projects, including building purchases, construction, renovations, expansions, and land acquisition. The program is designed for registered nonprofits serving Colorado communities and focuses on projects ready to move forward. Applicants are typically expected to have secured about 30% of project funding before applying (unless a waiver is approved). Applications are due March 15.

• The Community Accelerated Mobility Project Implementation Phase Grant, administered by the Colorado Energy Office, supports the rollout of community-driven electric mobility projects across Colorado. Grants of up to $1,500,000 fund the implementation of zero-emission transportation solutions such as electric car share, e-bike systems, and vanpools, including capital and operational costs. Eligible applicants include local, county, and Tribal governments; nonprofits and community-based organizations; and schools and universities. Applications are due March 30, 2026.

• The Central Montana Foundation supports healthcare, essential services, education, civic, cultural, and recreational projects in central Montana. Eligible applicants include nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations located in Fergus, Garfield, Judith Basin, Petroleum, or Wheatland Counties. Minor grants under $5,000 are reviewed monthly (applications due the 10th), while major grants of $5,000 or more are considered annually, with a deadline of April 1.

• The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust partners with nonprofit organizations and community leaders across the Pacific Northwest to support transformational ideas that help the region thrive. The Trust funds projects in areas including civic engagement, community service, health, and environmental stewardship through capital grants, equipment and technology grants, and program or staff support. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Tribal entities, and local governments based in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Letters of Intent are due April 9 at 5 p.m. PST.

• The Community Investment Program, administered by the Montana Community Foundation and funded by Grid United, supports projects that enhance quality of life and strengthen communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon Counties in eastern Montana. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities for innovative projects that address community needs and support economic and community development. Applications are due May 1, 2026. 

• The Public Education, Participation, and Outreach Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, supports education and outreach efforts that increase public awareness and engagement around water issues across Colorado. Grants of up to $25,000.  Eligible applicants include governmental entities, nonprofits, corporations, and partnerships. Applications are due June 1.

Communities Lead Communities Thrive offers a free grant search tool to find Colorado State Agency funding opportunities

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 9 is Ariadne Sambrano.

• The Bay Area Air District’s Local Community Benefits Fund opened in late January. Eligible applicants include Non-profit (501(c) (3), Community-Based Organizations (501(c) (3)), and for-profit entities such as businesses, contractors, consultants, and vendors are eligible to apply, but only as co-applicants. All projects must be located in the Benicia and Richmond communities as outlined by the grant’s guidelines. Applicants can apply for three grant types: Catalyst Grant, with a funding range of $10-40 million; Opportunity Grant; and Seed Grant, with a funding range of $100,000 – $200,000. The Benicia Catalyst Grant application deadline is May 1st; all other applications (including Richmond-area and non-Catalyst grants) are due May 29, 2026.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 10 is Melanie Michaud.

• The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust partners with nonprofit organizations and community leaders across the Pacific Northwest to support transformational ideas that help the region thrive. The Trust funds projects in areas including civic engagement, community service, health, and environmental stewardship through capital grants, equipment and technology grants, and program or staff support. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Tribal entities, and local governments based in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Letters of Intent are due April 9 at 5 p.m. PST.
• The SeaDoc Society provides competitive research grants to support science that improves the health of marine wildlife and ecosystems in the Salish Sea (Washington State). Funding supports projects that address clearly defined conservation needs and are expected to result in positive conservation outcomes for marine and coastal flora and fauna. SeaDoc anticipates awarding at least $100,000 for Tribal-, First Nations-, and Indigenous-led projects. Applications are due  April 30, 2026, by 5:00 pm (Pacific).
• The RurAL CAP Foundation provides small grants to nonprofits serving rural and remote communities across Alaska, with a focus on organizations that may have difficulty accessing other funding. Grants support projects that strengthen local culture, community development, youth and leadership, food security, and environmental stewardship, including subsistence practices and sustainable community solutions. Awards typically range from $500 to $25,000, with most grants between $2,500 and $10,000. The application deadline is April 30.
• The Autzen Foundation supports charitable work that makes Oregon a better place, with funding intentionally focused on small, community-based organizations. The Foundation funds social services, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives, and youth-centered programs serving Oregon and southwest Washington (Clark County). Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non- profits in good standing for at least two years, qualifying religious organizations, and government entities. Priority is given to organizations with limited financial resources where a modest grant can make a tangible, local impact. Letters of inquiry are due May 29, with full applications due June 12.
• The Forever Idaho Grant Program, operated by the Idaho Community Foundation, provides small grants to support community-based work across Idaho. Funding is available for projects in arts and culture; community benefit; education and economic opportunity; environment and animal welfare; health and wellness; and housing stability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities and governmental entities, including public schools. Grant awards typically range from $3,000 to $8,000, with a maximum request of $25,000. The Northern and Eastern Region cycles are open to applicants in select counties across northern and eastern Idaho, with applications due June 15. Click the link above to see eligible counties.
• Fund Hub WA offers a free grant search tool for Washington State Agency funding opportunities.