Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s new Health Equity Research for Action program is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) through May 14, 2026 for projects supporting community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that reflects lived realities and responds to immediate and long-term needs. Awards of up to $500,000 will be granted for project periods up to 3 years long. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible and must demonstrate authentic, and accountable community partnership of at least two years.

• The Colcom Foundation supports projects that advance environmental conservation and sustainability, with a broader mission of addressing the impacts of population growth on natural resources and quality of life. Regionally, the Foundation funds conservation, environmental initiatives, and cultural assets. Letters of inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis, and invited full applications are due May 31, August 31, and November 30, 2026.

• The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center provides grants to nonprofits to eradicate social injustices, including: issues in Environmental Justice, housing, and voter rights. Grant funds must be used only for attorney time charges and litigation expenses related to the specific case for which an organization is applying to be funded. This opportunity requires a two-step process, a Letter of Intent and an Application. The window to apply is June 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026.

• The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center Legal Grant Grant funding for attorney time dedicated to a specific social justice legal case, including the filing of an appeal. Grant funds cannot be used for criminal cases, claims for an individual(s) (unless the case is of significant precedential value beyond the interest of the individual) or an amicus brief. The Center accepts Letters of Inquiry from June 1st to June 15th, 2026. 

• 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.

• The Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI)  is administered by the Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development. For the 2026 HFFI FARE Fund Grant and Technical Assistance RFA, at least $5.25 million is available for planning and implementation grants, and at least $1 million is available for Technical Assistance, distributed through a single round of funding. Grant awards are available up to $250,000 per project, and Technical Assistance up to $75,000 per project. Interested applicants must submit a Funding Inquiry by July 31st, 2026. 

• NDN Collective’s Community Action Fund grants provide support for Indigenous-led frontline, grassroots, and community-based efforts focused on defending Indigenous rights and protecting land, air, water, and natural resources. Funding supports non-violent direct action and movement-building work. Eligible applicants include Indigenous-led nonprofits, U.S.-based Tribes, tribal programs or nonprofit entities, and Alaska Native Villages or their nonprofit entities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until October 30, 2026. 

• 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) – 12-Month Project 
  • 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.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Grant Size: Previous awards were between $25,000 – $100,000
  • Please send all questions to the AGO EPD EJ Fund email account here: environmentaljusticefund@mass.gov.

• Grassroots Fund – Seed Grant (New England)
  • The Seed grant program is geared towards newly forming community groups. Most often, Seed grantee groups have been working on their project less than two years and usually don’t yet have much direct experience with implementing the idea. Seed grants prioritize support for community groups who represent a broad range of voices in their community and who are not being reached by other funders. The Grassroots Fund interprets the word ‘environment’ broadly and provides funding for a wide range of activities. 
  • Deadline: rolling – you can apply for a Seed grant any time of year. Please note that there is no grant review in January and in July.
  • Grant size: $500 – $1,000

• Ben & Jerry’s Vermont Grant Program (Vermont)
  • Description: Each year, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers grants of up to $15,000, with an average grant size of $10,000, to Vermont-based, Vermont-focused, non-profit organizations working to address racial, economic, social, and environmental disparities and injustice in Vermont. We will seek out innovative programs that are working toward fundamental change in Vermont and that approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity.
  • Deadline: August 19th, 2026
  • Grant Size: Up to $15,000

• Harris and Frances Block Foundation (Vermont)
  • The Block Foundation supports small grassroots not-for-profit organizations with grants that work to foster just and sustainable communities. We focus our grantmaking in the geographical locations of our Board of Trustees: Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City. We make grants that are large and small, not exceeding $35,000.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Grant Size: not exceeding $35,000

• Long Island Sound Futures Fund (CT, MA NH, NY, VT)
  • The Long Island Sound Futures Fund supports projects in local communities that aim to protect and restore Long Island Sound. It unites federal and state agencies, foundations and corporations to achieve high-priority conservation objectives. Funded activities demonstrate a real, on-the-ground commitment to securing a healthy future for Long Island Sound.
  • Grant Size: Grant range $50k-$2M
  • Deadline: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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. 

• 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

• 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 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 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 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. 

• Peer and Circuit Rider Grant, PA DCNR
  • Description: These grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and councils of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks and conservation. The Peer program funds projects that, through a collaborative process, focus on a specific need identified by the grantee and its partners. The Circuit Rider program assists in the hiring of a full-time park, recreation or conservation professional whose services are shared by the members of a formal partnership, commission or authority.
  • State(s): Pennsylvania  
  • Eligible Entities: County or Municipal Governments and Eligible municipal agencies
  • Deadline: Open Year Round 
  • Amount: Unclear, match requiredOther 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

• Neighborhood Assistance Programs (NAP), PA DCED: 
  • Description: Tax Incentive! A project must serve distressed areas or support neighborhood conservation. Projects must fall under one of the following categories: affordable housing programs, community services, crime prevention, education, job training, charitable food programs, or neighborhood assistance. A tax credit of up to 65% can be awarded.
  • State(s): Pennsylvania 
  • Eligible Entities: Nonprofits 501(c)3s, municipal agencies, for-profit businesses (EZP only, see website) 
  • Deadlines: May 28th
  • Amount: 65% of project costs

• Thriving Communities and Safety First Grants, Norfolk Southern: 
  • Description: Projects focused on Safety, Sustainability, Workforce Development, or Thriving Communities. 
    • Safety: education and awareness, response readiness, mitigation of criminality, disaster relief. 
    • Environmental: Education and Awareness, preservation and conservation, revitalization of industrial areas, protect and enhance water/air quality. 
    • Workforce development: Job Skill Development, Pathways to Employment, Career Readiness, College Readiness. 
    • Thriving Communities: Basic Life Necessities, Well-Being Support, Preservation of Local Culture, Enhancement of Community Spaces
  • State(s): All R3 States Covered, Projects must be located within 30 minutes of the NS Main Line. 
  • Eligible Entities: Nonprofits 501(c)3s, government entities
  • Deadlines: August 03, 2026, Periodically
  • Amount: Up to $15,000 for Safety First, $1,000 – $50k for Thriving Communities

• Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund 2026, Philadelphia City Fund: 
  • Description: The Community Resilience & Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund supports projects that address environmental justice, climate resilience, and systemic inequities in Philadelphia. Funding is available for community-based organizations working on Circularity & Waste Reduction, Climate Emergency Preparedness. Energy Burden & Heat Resilience, Food Sovereignty & Land Security, and Indoor Air Quality. Eligible uses include materials, personnel, and project costs for initiatives such as illegal dumping cleanups and climate justice work.
  • State(s): PA, Philadelphia-specific
  • Eligible Entities: Projects located in Philadelphia, serving Philadelphians experiencing environmental injustice. 501(c)3 nonprofit, faith-based institution, childcare center, or senior center; or a community-based organization working with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor
  • Deadlines: June 05, 2026
  • Amount: Up to $30,000

• Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods (EARN) Initiative, DC Dept of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
  • Description: DOEE seeks eligible entities to develop a deployment plan for neighborhood-scale electrification and clean energy implementation that improves energy efficiency, affordability and resilience outcomes in one or two District neighborhoods. This is a planning grant. It does not fund implementation. The period of the grant is through March 31, 2028. The amount available for the project is $366,200.
  • State(s): DC
  • Eligible Entities: Nonprofit 501c3s or c4s, Faith based organizations, universities/educational institutions and private enterprises
  • Deadlines: June 05, 2026
  • Amount: Up to $366,200

• Fresh Food Financing Initiative, Commonwealth of PA 
  • Description: This Program aims to strengthen local food systems by building profitable markets for farmers in this Commonwealth while expanding fresh food access in underserved communities. This initiative will support local agricultural producers and retailers through reimbursement grant funding to facilitate the establishment, construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other food enterprises, with priority given to establishments that serve food deserts. This Program also supports the implementation of innovative food access technologies that support customer purchasing options. Projects supported through this Program are intended to expand access to fresh foods while also generating measurable economic impact for the Commonwealth’s agricultural producers. Eligible Projects include: Improving access to fresh food, Strengthening market opportunities for PA Producers, Promoting economic development, and encouraging innovation. 15% match requirement.
  • State(s): PA
  • Eligible Entities: Entities primarily engaged (70% or more of revenue) in the sale of fresh, staple and perishable food to consumers. Includes nonprofits.
  • Deadlines: May 20, 2026
  • Amount: Up to $100,000

•  Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Grants, Sprouts Farmer’s Market
  • Description: The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit partners, from those working at the community level to those operating nationwide. With the size and scope of programs varying widely, we offer three levels of grants to meet our partners’ unique needs. Current grants include sprouting school gardens grants, growing healthy kids grants, and wellness across lifespan grants. 
  • State(s): DC, MD where Sprouts Farmer’s Markets are 
  • Eligible Entities: 501c3 Nonprofits doing work and and in locations where Sprouts Farmer’s Markets have stores
  • Deadlines: June 1, 2026
  • Amount: $5,000

• Social Impact Funds, American Heart Association
  • Description: Grants to fund work tackling social drivers of health impacts. Focus areas include: Health Care Access and Quality, Food Security, and Economic Empowerment.
  • State(s): West Virginia, Minnesota, Florida, California (LA Only), PA (Philadelphia only), New York (NYC only), Ohio (Toledo only)
  • Eligible Entities: 501c3 Nonprofits, For Profits
  • Deadlines: Applications accepted Year Round 
  • Amount: $100k – $500k

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

• The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta – A Place to Perform
  • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 – 5/27 register for the application orientation 
  • Entity type:  Nonprofit
  • Description: For literary and performing arts organizations in the the 11-county Atlanta region to gain access to performance venues and facilities to produce a performing arts experience for the public; Seeking to expand the options for an entity for choosing a venue, not to replace regular operations and/or production expenses

• AL Association of RC&D Grants
  • Deadline: June 30th 
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit + units/sub-units of government
  • Description: Funding for special projects to enhance human or natural resources to improve quality of life for AL residents.

• Tull Charitable Foundation Rebuild Grants
  • Deadline:  Aug 10 –  register for info session
  • Entity Type: 501c3 status serving metro Atlanta
  • Description: Created to support nonprofits committed to rebuilding their business models to create revenue strategies that support operational and programmatic needs; develop business models that align mission with financial strength, serve marginalized populations and advance an equitable Atlanta. 

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

• The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s Nature-Based Climate Action Program supports projects in East Central Illinois that use natural systems to address climate change, the threats of extreme weather, and habitat loss that contributes to the extinction of vital species. Awards range from $2,500-$50,000 for projects with measurable environmental impact in the form of carbon drawdown and habitat restoration. Applications that increase community engagement and support for action to combat climate change, promote policy change, contribute to climate science, or model action for other organizations and communities are encouraged. Letters of inquiry will be accepted on June 29th, 2026, and inquirers may be invited to apply by August 7th, 2026.

• The Central Minnesota Community Foundation’s Rural Needs Grant awards up to $5k in funding for planning and implementation of projects or programs that address rural needs. Grant funds may establish or supplement existing emergency and transitional activities which directly address specific and immediate needs that rural people have due to poverty or be used to assess community needs and assets, develop action plans, or provide for project implementation in rural areas. Learn more at the above link; the deadline to apply is June 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.  

• 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/.

• Similarly, those working in Minnesota are encouraged to check out the MN Grants Tracker, which includes grants open, rolling and forecasted across philanthropic funders, state and federal agencies.

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

• 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 in the state of Texas. The deadline for is on a rolling basis. 

• Community Foundation of North Louisiana 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. The 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. 

• Keep Arkansas Beautiful is 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. It opens July 1, 2026, and the deadline is August 15, 2026. 

• The Frost Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico and Louisiana that promote positive, lasting change through innovative programs and services. Our grants support organizations addressing critical human rights, education, animal welfare, and the environment.

• The Kerr Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations and institutions that provide new or enhanced opportunities for those within granting areas, particularly the young. We believe this is the best accomplished in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and community service. While preference is given to Oklahoma organizations and institutions, we recognize that those located outside the state and region can also have a beneficial impact on the economic, social, and cultural growth and development of Oklahoma. Therefore, we will also accept grant requests from Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. Deadline is June 30th 2026. 

• New Mexico Non Point Source Management Program has funding opportunities to provide grants for watershed implementation projects to improve surface water quality and planning projects to develop watershed-based plans in New Mexico. Funding cycles are open as funding becomes available, supporting on-the-ground environmental projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and other entities working on water quality improvement.

• The Latitude Fund by the Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation. Has a goal to provide $2500 – $7500 to community-based groups based in Texas with budgets of approximately $500,000 or less. The work has to align with one of the Foundation’s focus areas: environment and conservation, reproductive rights, parks and open space, environmental education, and animal welfare. An eligible group must be either a 501(c)(3) public charity or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) public charity.

• 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.

• Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program , Missouri State Parks, Missouri. The program assists schools and non-profit organizations with transportation expenses associated with varying youth-based learning opportunities. Applications are accepted until May 12, 2026.

• Fund for Omaha, Omaha Community Foundation, Nebraska. This annual program provides grant funding for capacity building, community system and service improvement, increasing community connections, and increasing resource availability. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. 

• Advocacy Mini Grants, Missouri Coalition for the Environment. Program funding will provide mini-grants to communities across Missouri to address environmental health issues through policy or legislation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

• Alliant Energy Community Grants, Alliant Energy. Program funding will be to address various community challenges, including but not limited to workforce development, food systems, air quality, green spaces, and transportation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis across three separate submission deadline periods.

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

• 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.

• The Charlotte Martin Foundation supports nonprofit projects that promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. Funding prioritizes conservation, restoration, and education efforts, including protecting at-risk species, improving habitat connectivity, and supporting adaptive, landscape-scale restoration. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Applications are due June 1.

• The Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program supports projects that expand access to outdoor experiences for youth and families across Colorado, with a focus on reducing barriers for historically underserved communities. Grants of up to $100,000 fund programs that provide outdoor recreation, conservation opportunities, and career pathways for youth. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, for-profits, schools and school districts, Tribal governments, and local governments. Grant interest forms are due June 2. 

• The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports nonprofit projects that strengthen communities across Utah, Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho. The Environmental Respect funding cycle prioritizes initiatives related to conservation, biodiversity, emissions reduction, natural resource stewardship, and parks, trails, and environmental management. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving communities within the Foundation’s service area. Applications are due June 15. 

• The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports nonprofit projects that strengthen communities across Utah, Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho. The Community Enhancement funding cycle prioritizes initiatives related to affordable housing, community resilience, economic development, and community spaces such as recreation centers, libraries, and science centers. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving communities within the Foundation’s service area. Applications are due June 15. 

• The Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation supports organizations working to address the climate crisis and advance environmental sustainability, with a focus on conservation, environmental education, and innovative strategies to slow global warming. Funding is prioritized for projects in Boulder County, Colorado and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Applications are due July 1 at 12:00 p.m. EST. 

• The Treacy Foundation provides grants to support capital projects in Montana, including capital campaigns, facility improvements, and maintenance. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving communities in Montana. Grant requests of $10,000 or less may be submitted at any time for emergency needs, while requests over $10,000 are due July 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The Foundation typically offers four grant cycles per year.

• The Colorado Garden Foundation’s Annual Grant Program supports horticulture and horticulture-related projects across Colorado, with an emphasis on education. Funding supports projects related to horticultural research, education, therapy programs, and community improvements. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and government agencies. Grants are up to $15,000, and Letters of Intent are due August 30.

• Black Hills Energy’s Charitable Giving Program provides contributions and sponsorships to support projects in communities within their service territory (portions of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming). Funding supports projects in three focus areas: Thriving Communities, Conservation, and Future Leaders. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools or school districts serving residents in Black Hills Energy’s service area. Applications are accepted year-round. Click the link above to see specific service areas that qualify for grants. 

• The Willard L. Eccles Foundation funds projects in education, environment, social services, basic science, and healthcare for the underserved. Most funding supports projects in Utah. Grant inquiries are accepted on a rolling basis, and applications are submitted by contacting the Foundation directly at grants@wleccles.org 

• The Watertown Area Community Foundation provides grants to support programs and projects in the Watertown area (South Dakota), with a focus on start-up costs for new programs, equipment purchases, one-time projects, and capital improvements. Eligible applicants include local nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups working to address community needs and support local development. Applications are accepted year-round.

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

• 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.

• The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona is a private foundation that grants funds to nonprofit organizations promoting population health and community wellness in Cochise and eastern Santa Cruz counties.

• The Rose Foundation’s Environmental Justice for California’s Environment and Communities Fund will provide funding to communities to address hazardous waste issues that are the result of facility violations. Applications will be accepted until June 18, 2026.

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

• The Usibelli Foundation supports nonprofit programs that enhance the quality of life across Alaska. Funding prioritizes programs that make a measurable impact in areas such as STEM and education, mental health and food access, youth leadership and sports, and community or environmental programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving Alaska communities. Application deadlines are May 4, August 3, and November 9.

• The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon provide grants to support projects in education, health, public safety, housing, arts and culture, environmental and natural resource preservation, and other charitable initiatives. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and local governments with projects located in the Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties in Oregon). Native American organizations or activities located anywhere in the U.S. are also eligible, provided at least 51% of participants are Native American. Applications are accepted quarterly. The next application deadline is June 1, 4:30 pm PST

• The Spirit Mountain Community Fund provides small grants to support projects in arts and culture, education, environmental preservation, health, historic preservation, and public safety in northwest Oregon. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations within the Fund’s 11-county service area, government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill counties, and the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. Small General Purpose Grants are available up to $7,500. Letters of Inquiry are due June 5, 2026.  Click the link above to see eligible counties.

• The Charlotte Martin Foundation supports nonprofit projects that promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. Funding prioritizes conservation, restoration, and education efforts, including protecting at-risk species, improving habitat connectivity, and supporting adaptive, landscape-scale restoration. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Applications are due June 1. 

• 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 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports nonprofit projects that strengthen communities across Utah, Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho. The Environmental Respect funding cycle prioritizes initiatives related to conservation, biodiversity, emissions reduction, natural resource stewardship, and parks, trails, and environmental management. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving communities within the Foundation’s service area. Applications are due June 15. 

• The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports nonprofit projects that strengthen communities across Utah, Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho. The Community Enhancement funding cycle prioritizes initiatives related to affordable housing, community resilience, economic development, and community spaces such as recreation centers, libraries, and science centers. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving communities within the Foundation’s service area. Applications are due June 15.

• 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.

• The Spirit Mountain Community Fund’s Oregon Tribal Grant Program provides funding to support projects led by Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. Funding supports a range of community, cultural, education, health, environmental, and public safety initiatives that benefit Tribal communities. Eligible applicants are limited to the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon. Grant requests may not exceed $100,000. Letters of Inquiry are due June 26, 2026.

• The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Tribal Capacity Grant supports Washington State Tribes in engaging with state agencies to implement the HEAL Act and advance environmental justice. This non-competitive funding provides a base award of $45,454 per Tribe to support activities such as community engagement, environmental health assessments, youth education, and Tribal consultation on environmental policy. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribes in Washington State. Applications are due June 30, 2026. 

• The Wildhorse Foundation provides grants to support projects in arts, cultural activities, education, environmental protection, public health and safety, historic preservation, gambling addiction programs, and salmon restoration. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and government entities serving Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties in Oregon and Benton, Columbia, and Walla Walla counties in Washington. Native American Tribal government agencies and Native American charitable organizations based anywhere in Oregon are also eligible to apply. Applications are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

• The Spirit Mountain Community Fund provides large grants to support projects in arts and culture, education, environmental preservation, health, historic preservation, and public safety in northwest Oregon. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations within the Fund’s 11-county service area, government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill counties, and the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. Large Grants provide up to $50,000 for programmatic work and up to $100,000 for capital projects. Letters of Inquiry are due July 3, 2026. Click the link above to see eligible counties.

• The Good¢ents Program provides grants to support projects that improve quality of life in communities within the Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) service area in Alaska. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Salcha, Nenana, Ferry, Healy, and Cantwell. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines on the last day of January, April, July, and October.

• The Blue Mountain Community Foundation’s Community Grants provides general operating support grants to local and regional organizations serving Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla counties in Washington and Umatilla County in Oregon. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private operating foundations, religious organizations with 501(c)(3) status, municipalities, and Tribal governments.  Grant requests are up to $20,000, and applications are due August 29, 2026. 

• The Klamath Basin Audubon Society offers grants of up to $2,500 to support local individuals and nonprofit organizations in Klamath Falls, Oregon, working on projects that advance the Society’s mission. Priority is given to initiatives that help people experience and appreciate the region’s natural resources, including birds, wildlife, and habitat. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at the Society’s board meetings, held the first Wednesday of each month (except during the summer). Applications must be submitted at least four days before the meeting at which they will be considered.

• Fund Hub WA offers a free grant search tool for Washington State Agency funding opportunities.