Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• 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). 

• US Climate Action Network (USCAN) is accepting proposals for their 2026 Catalyzing Grants; this opportunity is open to USCAN member organizations. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to BIPOC-led grassroots and frontline organizations with budgets of $300K or less. These grants can support operations, campaigns, or programmatic needs. The deadline to apply is 5pm ET on May 1, 2026.

• 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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 (COMING SOON)
  • 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: TBA in April

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 Grants Program
  • Deadline: April 24, 2026
  • Entity Type: New York State based community organizations, municipal departments, and other public sector and nonprofit entities
  • Description: The Community Grants Program funds projects that raise awareness and lead to measurable improvements in environmental quality and public health across New York State. Nonprofits are eligible to apply for support for community-based pollution prevention, environmental education, and sustainability initiatives.

• Puerto Rico Sea Grant Research Competition and Request for Proposals
  • Deadline: April 28, 2026
  • Entity Type: Any Principal Investigator who submitted a research letter of intent and meets the funding opportunity’s described essential criteria is eligible to apply. 
  • Description: The Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program invites proposals for the 2026-2028 funding cycle, focusing on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, education and workforce development, resilient communities and economies, and healthy ecosystems and watersheds. Nonprofits, community organizations, and researchers working in Puerto Rico are eligible to apply for projects that address environmental justice, resilience, and community empowerment.

• Seeding Power 2026 Fellowship
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Entity Type: Experienced leaders working across sectors to build equitable food system
  • Description: The Seeding Power Fellowship is a nine-month cohort-based food justice fellowship program. It is designed for experienced leaders working across sectors to build equitable food systems. We invite applications from movement leaders and philanthropic partners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

• 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. 

• 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

• 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 prgrams, 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

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

• Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund (MPF)
  • Deadline: Register for the info session on April 23rd 2pm ET by emailing mpf@solidairenetwork.org
  • Entity type: Grassroots + 501c3 status
  • Description: The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund (MPF) moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate security threats while investing in longer-term safety infrastructure.

• American Lung Association’s Clean Air Schools Challenge Mini grants
  • Deadline:  Rolling basis
  • Entity Type: K-12 public or charter school and some tribal schools are eligible 
  • Description: U.S. K–12 schools can receive up to $9,500 (up to $95,000 per district) to assess their school’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and develop and implement IAQ Management Plans. Participation in the Clean Air School Challenge—a new EPA‑funded program offering recognition, technical assistance, and mini‑grant support—is required

• Food Justice For Kids Prize
  • Deadline: April 28th, 2026
  • Entity Type: 501c3s + organizations applying under fiscal sponsorship, Indian Tribal Governments, US Public Schools
  • Description:  Humanitix, The Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory, the Food Justice for Kids Prize will award up to $1.4M in total grant funding to organizations advancing food justice for kids across the United States

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. 

• The Blandin Foundation has opened their Letter of Inquiry submission period for three Minnesota rural and community grant programs. The Small Communities Grant funds resources, skills, and needed system changes in rural Minnesota’s smallest communities; the Rural Placemaking Grant funds maintenance and improvement of rural places, to help people feel connected, invested, and proud of where they live; and the Community Wealth Building Grant funds projects that weave together financial, intellectual, cultural, and social assets for healthy communities. Learn more about each at the link above. The LOI period closes on April 15th, 2026 and the application period closes May 15th, 2026. 

• Faith in Place’s second round of Tree Canopy and Workforce Community Grants is awarding up to $30,000 per project to non-profit organizations and Houses of Worship in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Roughly 16-20 projects will be awarded to help plant more trees and build a stronger forestry workforce in communities across these three states. Project applications open on April 13, 2026 and the deadline to apply is May  7, 2026. 

• The Minneapolis Foundation’s Economic Mobility Grants support small- to mid-sized nonprofits in Minneapolis and inner-ring Hennepin County suburbs working to advance economic mobility and reduce wealth gaps by supporting small businesses. Average grant amounts will range between $50,000 and $100,000 per year over a two-year grant period. Applications will be accepted starting on April 15, 2026, and the deadline to submit your application is 1 p.m. on May 15, 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 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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. 

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 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 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 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 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.

• 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 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 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.