Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants of $2,500-$50,000, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Rolling until July 23, 2026 (with next review on April 23, 2026), non-profit organizations or degree-granting institutions in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. 

• Clif Family Foundation is looking to fund applicants who want to advance strategic priorities that align with their values, demonstrate strong community ties and implement change on the local, state or national level on topics that support Regenerative and Organic Farming, Food Production Workers’ Health and Safety, and Climate Justice. This opportunity is open to nonprofits seeking fund amounts between $5,000 – $50,000, and the deadline to apply is March 1st, 2026. 

• The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to apply for a grant to collect, analyze, and use data to address inequities in the physical, economic, and social conditions of a place under the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) expects to award up to 30 grants of $50,000 each with a period of performance of nine months. Proposals are due March 3, 2026.

• Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects: The Bureau of Reclamation administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program to support the development of small water storage projects that enhance long-term water availability in the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021), the program provides up to a 25% federal cost-share for the planning, design, or construction of surface and groundwater storage projects with capacities between 200 and 30,000 acre-feet.

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 (Mainland) is Lizbeth García Conde.

• The North Star Fund’s Rapid Response Program is offering grants between $2,500-5,000 to support organizations developing a response due to an unforeseen shift in the political landscape, or organizations at a critical juncture within a campaign, including organizations working on mutual aid efforts, healing justice and bail funds. This grant is intended to help achieve a timely and specific outcome or impact within three to six months, usually as part of a long-term goal to achieve systems-based change.

• The NJDEP Natural Climate Solutions Grant program (round 2) funds on-the-ground implementation projects that create, restore, and enhance New Jersey’s natural carbon sinks, such as salt marshes, seagrass beds, forests, urban parks and woodlands, and street trees. Eligible applicants include State, county, and local government units within New Jersey, including State government agencies or school boards; State universities and colleges; Interstate agencies of which New Jersey is a member; Local nonprofit organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code authorized to operation in the State of New Jersey, among others. Awards range between $250,000-$5 Million over 3-5 years.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 2 (Caribbean) is Lizbeth García Conde.

Oportunidades en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de E.E.U.U.

El punto de contacto de asistencia técnica de EPN para la Región 2 (Caribe) es Lizbeth García Conde.

• Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program – National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
  • Deadline: February 14, 2026
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state, local, and municipal governments, Tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions.
  • Description: The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program provides small, competitive grants to support community-based wetland, stream, riparian, forest, and coastal restoration projects that improve water quality and strengthen local stewardship of natural resources. Awards generally range from $25,000 to $50,000, with project periods of 12–18 months and a required non-federal match of at least 1:1 (cash or in-kind). Competitive projects combine on-the-ground restoration with community outreach, education, and partnership-building, with an emphasis on engaging underserved communities and delivering measurable ecological and community benefits.

• 2026 AARP Community Challenge
  • Deadline: March 4, 2026
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6)), local and municipal governments, and other organizations considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Description: The AARP Community Challenge is a competitive, quick-action grant program that funds short-term, tangible projects that make communities more livable and age-friendly, with a focus on benefiting residents age 50 and older. In 2026, AARP will award more than $8 million nationwide, including in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Grants range from a few hundred dollars up to $15,000 for Flagship projects, $2,500 for Capacity-Building Microgrants, and up to $25,000 for Demonstration Grants. Funded projects may address public spaces, transportation and mobility, housing, digital access, disaster resilience, and pedestrian safety, and must be completed by December 15, 2026.

• Healthy American Forests Initiative-National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
  • Deadline: March 14, 2026
  • Entity Type: nonprofit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions.
  • Description: NFWF is offering a one-time funding opportunity to support 10–15 vegetation management and watershed restoration projects on National Forest System lands, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Awards range from $250,000 to $2 million, with project periods of up to two years and an end date no later than May 30, 2028. A non-federal match of 20 percent of total project costs is required. Projects must align with an approved HFRA water source protection or watershed restoration plan, include coordination with the relevant National Forest unit, and secure a letter of support. Eligible activities include vegetation management, prescribed fire, aquatic habitat restoration, and road decommissioning, and must advance at least one NFWF priority related to ecosystem health, access to nature, economic benefits, or workforce development.

• 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.

• 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

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

• Duke Energy Foundation
  • Deadline:  N/A
  • Entity Type: (NC, SC, OH, IN, KY, FL ONLY) 501c3 tax exempt status, including school districts.
  • Description: The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding. The foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less throughout the year on a rolling basis for the following focus areas: Vibrant Economies, Climate Resiliency, Opportunity and Inclusion. Applications accepted on a rolling basis

• The Nature Conservancy Living Shorelines Community Assistance Program 
  • Deadline: N/A
  • Entity Type: Private landowners with waterfront property, under-resourced communities, small businesses and orgs with waterfront property experiencing shoreline erosion, and culturally significant sites threatened by shoreline erosion. This grant is open to applicants in South Carolina only. 
  • Description: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has been awarded grant funding through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Transformational Habitat and Coastal Resilience grant program to increase the scale and accessibility of living shorelines and nature-based solutions across coastal South Carolina. The SC Office of Resilience will partner with TNC on this project

• United Way Suncoast ACE Grant (Southwest FL)
  • Deadline: N/A
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit organizations and community grassroots
  • Description: United Way Suncoast is launching a new community investment opportunity: the ACE Grant. The ACE grant is an operational investment of up to $20,000 in organizations with an annual revenue of up to $2.1 million. The funding is designed to help unlock barriers to innovation and spark the next steps forward Access, Capacity, and Equity.

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

• Capacity Building Grants, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, grants of up to $300,000 available to Michigan-based, health-focused nonprofits; the RFP will open this spring and will be due in July of 2026.

• 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

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations in Indiana and Ohio for awards up to $20,000 throughout the year on a rolling basis for the following focus areas: Vibrant Economies, Climate Resiliency, Opportunity and Inclusion.

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

• Cythia 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 

• Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects:
  • Description: The Bureau of Reclamation administers the Small Surface and Groundwater Storage Program to support the development of small water storage projects that enhance long-term water availability in the 17 western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021), the program provides up to a 25% federal cost-share for the planning, design, or construction of surface and groundwater storage projects with capacities between 200 and 30,000 acre-feet.  
  • State(s): New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma
  • Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments
  • Deadline: April 17th, 2026 
  • Amount: Up to $30,000,000
  • Other notes: Matching is required for this grant opportunity. 

• 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

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

There are no Region 7-specific postings at this time.

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

• The Cinnabar Foundation supports community-rooted, power-building conservation projects across Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Program/Project Grants provide funding for specific conservation projects, programs, or campaigns that align with the Foundation’s priorities and strategic vision. Eligible applicants include established 501(c)(3) organizations serving Montana or the Greater Yellowstone region. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $15,000 and generally cover up to 25–50% of total project costs. Learn more about eligible projects on the Cinnabar Foundation’s website. Applications are due February 20.

• The Boettcher Foundation’s Community Connections Grants support one-time initiatives and infrastructure projects that strengthen connections between people and organizations across Colorado. Funding is intended for projects or facilities that bring communities together, such as multi-use spaces, shared nonprofit or cross-sector hubs, or strategic investments that help successful initiatives scale to the next level. Eligible applicants include Colorado-based nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is February 27.

• 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.

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. 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 deadline to apply is May 1, 2026, @ 5 pm PST for: Catalyst Grants and May 29, 2026, at 5 pm PST for all other grant applications across eligible communities.

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

• 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.