Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• The 2027 Urban Agriculture Resilience Program, offered by the United States Botanic Garden and American Public Gardens Association, supports urban agriculture, community gardening, and food-growing projects that combine food production with education. Eligible applicants include public gardens across the United States and nonprofit organizations partnering with public gardens.  Applications are due November 17, 2026.

• The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) has launched its 2027 grant opportunity to support community-based climate resilience projects in highly climate-vulnerable U.S. communities, with priority given to historically disinvested populations at increased risk from climate impacts. CSCI anticipates awarding 16-20 grants of $75,000 to $115,000 for 12-month projects beginning in July 2027. The application process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI) due November 20, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full applications in February 2027, with invitations expected by the end of 2026. Learn more and submit an LOI here.

• The Urban Indian Health Institute’s Sweetgrass Grants support public health programs related to chronic disease prevention and management. The Institute will award up to four grants of $10,000 to urban Native health and human services organizations and to urban Indian organizations with programming focusing on Indigenous approaches to chronic disease. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2026. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at the link above. 

• The Leiter Family Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations working in habitat preservation and environmental education. Priority is given to collaborative projects involving two or more organizations working together to strengthen conservation efforts. Grants are available up to $10,000, and applications are due June 1 and December 1 each year. 

• The National Young Farmers Coalition Next Generation Farmer Fund is a new $1 million plus initiative offering direct financial support and technical assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers under 40 who are stewarding land through sustainable practices like carbon sequestration, soil health, water quality improvements, and biodiversity. Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000, a significant jump from the Coalition’s earlier $5,000 microgrant program, in recognition that small grants weren’t enough to fund real infrastructure investment. This is a strong fit for any food justice or sustainable agriculture partners in your network. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2026. 

• The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation’s Sustainable Forests and Communities Initiative (SFCI) supports the development of environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable communities in forested regions of the United States. SFCI supports programs within forested communities that promote, in an integrated fashion, forest conservation, the creation of jobs or businesses based on sustainable forestry, and public consensus-building. The maximum grant size is $50,000 per year. Letters of Inquiry are due January 1, 2027.

• The Kettering Family Foundation Supports organizations working in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. Average grant amount is $25,000; 501(c)3 organizations across the US are eligible to apply. Note that fiscal sponsorships are accepted, but only under special circumstances and prior arrangement must be made before applying. All prospective applicants to the Kettering Family Foundation must communicate their interest in applying and discuss their proposal with Foundation personnel prior to initiating the application process. Please send an email to info@ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org to initiate a conversation. The application, which is fully website-based, consists of two parts: a Request Summary and an invitation-only Full Proposal. To be considered for a grant, all applicants must submit a Request Summary by January 31, 2027.

• The Clif Family Foundation provides grants aligned with priorities including regenerative and organic farming, food production workers’ health and safety, climate justice, healthy food access, inclusive outdoor access, and reducing pollution. These grants support general operating costs and applicants must be registered as (or fiscally sponsored by) a 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation reviews applications twice a year; the deadlines are March 1 and August 1. Grant announcements occur approximately four months after the deadline. Typical grants range from $5,000 – $50,000 and last for one year.

• The Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program is an initiative funded by Edwards Mother Earth Foundation (EMEF) and managed by Virginia Tech University. The Program grant is a competitive, rapid-resource distribution grants program for land owners, managers, and community land project coordinators in any US state who seek to establish or expand agroforestry on all or a portion of the land they own, manage, or coordinate. The program provides up to $1500/acre for all field-based agroforestry practices.For forest farming, the program will provide up to $1,000 for 1/4 acre and up to $500/acre for site preparation. Applications close March 1, 2027.

• The Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation’s Environment program supports efforts aimed at decreasing domestic fossil fuel demand and production, and at promoting high-quality and scientifically accurate climate change education for young adults. Making awards between $20,000 and $50,000, organizations interested in applying should reach out to schedule a meeting with a Foundation staff member. If your organization is invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry, staff will provide instructions.

• The Norman Foundation supports social justice movements that build power among people most impacted by social inequality. Nonprofits based in the United States with 501(c)(3) status working directly with their local communities are eligible to apply, and the Foundation prioritizes projects that work within a broader ecosystem of stakeholders and partners, build community leaders, focus on community-lead change, are in early stages of organizational development and come from under-resourced communities. Organizations applying must have an annual operating budget under $2 million. The Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis; learn more at the link above. 

• The Emergent Fund is a rolling, monthly rapid response and emergent organizing grant for movement and frontline communities responding to urgent and specific unanticipated crises or opportunities to build power. Organizations must have 501(c)(3 ) or 501(c)(4) tax status, or a fiscal sponsor in order to be eligible and to receive grants; the Advisory Council considers time-sensitivity, leadership impact and resource access when making award decisions. Learn more about how to apply at the link provided.

• Resource: Tribes and Native-led nonprofits are encouraged to check out the Tribal Funding Registry, a Native-led platform that brings together federal, state, corporate, foundation, and Tribal funding opportunities in one place. Create a free log-in at the above link; TFR also offers regular office hours.

• The Nathan Cummings Foundation is accepting LOIs on a year-round, rolling basis from organizations advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice for the following grant types: 
  • Venture Grants (up to $100k for one year): These grants are short-term and designed to expedite support to social entrepreneurs with breakthrough, emerging, and innovative solutions. They also serve to mutually explore new relationships and partnerships.  
  • Advancement Grants (Up to $250k annually for up to two years): These grants are designed to provide two-year support to project-based work and/or help scale organizations and promising solutions. 

• The Rural Climate Partnership makes awards on a rolling basis typically between $20,000 to $100,000 for projects and from $75,000 to $150,000 for general operating support. This fund has specific focus on organizations with rural leadership, based in rural communities, and directly serving or targeting rural areas, small towns and small cities under 50-thousand across the United States, prioritizing communities with a population density under 10-thousand. Submit an LOI as a first step at the link above. 

• 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. 

• 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. MPF protects frontline movement organizers from state repression, vigilante violence, digital attacks and institutional backlash as a result of their organizing work by funding crisis response, digital security, legal defense, mass bailouts, mental health services, physical security measures, temporary housing, and safety and security training. Issue areas identified by MPF for this fund include climate justice, racial justice, Indigenous sovereignty, immigrant justice, workers’ rights, and more. Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis.

• The Colorado Plateau Foundation’s Rapid Response Grants support Native-led organizations serving Tribal nations across the Colorado Plateau that are facing an urgent, unforeseen need. Eligible applicants include Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations. Grants are intended for time-sensitive needs such as environmental emergencies, sudden threats to culturally significant places, or urgent legal and administrative deadlines. Applications are accepted year-round.

• The Solar Moonshot Program from the Hammond Climate Solutions foundation offers grants up to $25,000 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.

• Cisco’s Global Impact Cash Grant awards funding of up to $100,000 for first time applicants on a rolling basis. This opportunity is open to US and international nonprofits for projects that serve an audience greater than 65 percent economically underserved, relative to the average standards of the target geography. Organizations and programs must focus on at least one of four social investment sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and/or climate resilience. For education, crisis response, and economic empowerment proposals, proposals that address environmental sustainability within the context of that investment area will also be considered. 

• The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund accepts applications year-round for projects tackling social drivers of health impacts. Focus areas include health care access and quality, food security, and economic empowerment. Nonprofits and for-profit entities in Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia and West Virginia are eligible to apply. Awards range from $100,000-$500,000. 

• The Care Source Foundation makes awards on a rolling basis to nonprofits with 501c3 status for programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved communities under one of their core areas of focus. Applicants must be based in select eligible states, including Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Learn more about foundation priorities, geographic specifics, and application process at the link above.

• The Luce Foundation’s Indigenous Knowledge Responsive Grant supports individuals and organizations that advance Indigenous knowledge systems and Native voices through avenues of policy and philanthropy across diverse American institutions. Those interested in applying for a grant can submit a concept note through our online portal at any time.

• The Further Foundation supports smaller, grassroots and community-based organizations with budgets under $1 million on projects ranging from providing food and shelter to planting trees, from children’s summer recreation programs to activist training camps, from educating about endangered plants to preserving the culture of endangered peoples. There is no deadline for applications, but the Foundation’s board meets once a year in the Fall to select awardees. Grants range from $1,000-$5,000 and the application process begins with emailing the Foundation a one-paragraph note to see if your project is appropriate.

• The Indian Land Tenure Foundation Legal Reform grants support nonprofits and Tribal, local and state governments with activities that support the recovery and control of Indian homelands. The Foundation supports projects designed to advance ideas and policies granting Indian landowners and tribes greater control of their land assets. The Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry year round.
  

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

• The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Environmental Justice Fund supports 12 month projects addressing environmental harms in disadvantaged communities across Massachusetts, whether the burden is economic, environmental, or health related. Previous awards have ranged from $25,000 to $100,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there’s no fixed deadline to plan around. Questions can be directed to environmentaljusticefund@mass.gov before applying.

• The Robert F. Schumann Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental sustainability, especially open space habitats and bird conservation, along with education and arts programs. It has no formal geographic limits, but organizations in the Northeast and along the East Coast, including all six New England states, receive special consideration. It generally does not fund general operations and prefers projects that wouldn’t happen without its support. Applications are submitted online through Wells Fargo, and the annual deadline is February 28, 2027, with decisions usually communicated by June.

• The Grassroots Fund Seed Grants program supports newly forming New England community groups, typically ones that have been working on their project for less than two years and represent a broad range of community voices not already reached by other funders. Grants run $500 to $1,000 and the Fund interprets “environment” broadly, so a wide range of activities can qualify. Applications are accepted year round, except there’s no review in January or July.

• The Harris and Frances Block Foundation funds small grassroots nonprofits in Vermont working to foster just and sustainable communities, with grants up to $35,000. Vermont is one of four geographic priorities tied to the Foundation’s Board, alongside North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Responsive Grants program offers up to $10,000 to nonprofits serving New Hampshire, and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont, with a timely organizational or community need. Funds can cover operating expenses or a specific project, which gives it more flexibility than most project-only grants. Applications are rolling, with funding decisions shared within 15 to 20 business days of submission.

• The Sustainable CT Community Match Fund matches dollar for dollar, up to $6,000, for Connecticut community crowdfunding campaigns run through Patronicity over 30 to 60 days. Eligible projects must be free, public, and located in a Sustainable CT registered town, under the Environmental, Vibrant Communities, or Social Change Amplifier funds. There’s no formal application, just an initial email to funding@sustainablect.org.

• The Island Foundation Environment Grants support marine and coastal resource conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable landscapes in coastal Maine, southeastern Massachusetts, and coastal Rhode Island, with awards up to $50,000. Applicants must first call or write to Executive Director Denise M. Porché before a full proposal is invited, so this one needs lead time ahead of the deadline. The Foundation awards on a quarterly cycle, and the next deadline is December 1, 2026.

• The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund DASH Grants, a fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, offer rapid awards of $250 to $2,000 for one time purchases or activities benefiting Coös County, New Hampshire, and bordering communities in Maine and Vermont. Processing takes three weeks or less, and organizations can apply once per calendar year. Applications remain open through December 3, 2026.

• The Wellborn Ecology Fund School Based Project Grants, also a fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, support place based ecology education at K through 12 schools and early childhood centers in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Since 2001 the fund has awarded close to $6 million to more than 125 organizations. The deadline is November 19, 2026.

• The Vermont Community Foundation Green Mountain Fund supports charitable activities, including environment and sustainability work, in Lamoille and Orleans Counties, Vermont, with grants from $500 to $5,000. The fund prioritizes modest grants that leverage a new idea or additional dollars, and is open to nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities serving the two county area. There’s no fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• The Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in New England and upper New York State, with a focus on nature and land conservation. Grants typically run $500 to $25,000, with most between $2,000 and $15,000, and joint applications from multiple organizations are welcome. It does not fund routine operating budgets, and applicants are asked to contact the Foundation informally before applying, with a one page outline for unusual projects. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at regular board meetings.

***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. 

• The Understory’s Regional Resilience Grants provides funding to non-profit projects and organizations in the Hudson Valley region of New York that aim to foster social and ecological resilience by working in the areas of culture, ecology, food/farming, and shelter. Grants can range from $10,000 to $200,000 and the funder expects to award approximately 60-70 grants totaling at least $4 million. The next informational session for the grant will be on October 1, 2026 at 1pm ET and the grant deadline is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

• Impact100 Garden State provides transformational funds to organizations in New Jersey that reach underserved populations to highlight unmet needs in the areas of Arts & Culture; Children & Families; Education; Environment, Preservation & Recreation; and Health & Wellness. The majority of grant program beneficiaries must reside in the counties of Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union. The 2027 grant cycle will limit the number of completed applications to 100. Applications are due January 15, 2027, at 5:00 PM.

• The Western New York Foundation’s Seeds of Sustainability Capacity Building Grant Program is designed to provide funding and support to nonprofit organizations that will improve their capacity to achieve their mission and do transformative work. This program provides financial assistance to help organizations develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to enhance their operations and achieve sustainable growth. To be eligible for this grant, nonprofits must: 1) Be a 501(c)(3), 2) Demonstrate that at least 90% of their organizational work is dedicated to local or regional food systems efforts, 3) Have three years of 990 filings, and 4) Be a small to mid-size organization. The anticipated 2027 letter of inquiry deadline is January 27.

• The Rivera Sierra Foundation supports women owned and women operated grassroots organizations focused on sustainable farming, agroecological, and food distribution practices throughout Puerto Rico. The Foundation supports projects ranging from land and soil cultivation to community gardens and kitchens. Applications are generally open for submission and review between January 1 and March 31, depending on funding availability. To get started with an application, the Foundation has a short and simple application process for grant award consideration.

• The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Natural Climate Solutions Grants funds on-the-ground implementation of 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 in order to meet New Jersey’s climate, clean energy, and equity goals. Eligible applicants include New Jersey local governments, nonprofit organizations, universities and colleges, and private landowners (25% match required). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

•  The Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Western New York Foundation are partnering to offer their Small Grant Program to organizations working within our local and regional food system. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to support professional development, consultant support, specialty contract services, or certifications and accreditations that build an organization’s knowledge, skills, and leadership. Nonprofits applying must be located within the western New York counties of Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Genesee, Wyoming, or Orleans. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• The Schumann Fund for New Jersey funds nonprofit organizations that empower low-income children, families, and communities of color to thrive. The Fund’s three program priorities include affordable homes and healthy communities, early childhood and education, and child welfare and youth justice. Grants range from $5,000-$50,000 annually. The Fund welcomes new organizations to submit a letter of inquiry for consideration for grant funding. Letters of inquiry are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

• The Fields Pond Foundation supports nature and land conservation organizations in Upper New York State that serve to increase environmental awareness. Its primary mission is to increase environmental awareness by funding projects such as land acquisition, trail building, and enhanced public access to natural resources, along with supporting stewardship programs and related educational materials integrated into larger protection initiatives. Proposals and concept papers may be submitted at any time.

• The Community Energy Resilience Initiative, 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, provides funding on a rolling basis to Puerto Rico-based businesses and nonprofits operating as critical community facilities. The program strengthens energy resilience during power outages and ensures the continuity of essential services by funding solar energy systems with battery storage. Using a blended financing model of grants, loans, and donations, eligible applicants must meet specific requirements regarding operational history, revenue, property ownership, and tax compliance to qualify.

• The North Star Fund offers Rapid Response Grants on a rolling basis to grassroots nonprofit organizations—including those without 501(c)(3) status that have a fiscal sponsor—located in New York City and the Hudson Valley. These grants provide financial support of $2,500 or $5,000 (up to a maximum of $5,000 per year) to assist groups responding to sudden political shifts or critical campaign moments, with a target impact timeline of three to six months. To qualify, eligible organizations must focus on systemic change, feature leadership from the directly impacted communities, and engage in community organizing. Applications are processed quickly, with funding decisions typically rendered within two weeks.

• 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 nonprofit organizations. Operating with no fixed application deadline, the Society provides grants and donations to support diverse community needs across vital sectors including social services, education, health, economic development, and disaster recovery. Funding is typically distributed on an annual basis, with varying award sizes dependent on available contributions and the organization’s current priorities, provided that the recipient organizations align with the Society’s community impact goals.

• The Harris and Frances Block Foundation provides rolling grants up to $35,000 to support small, grassroots, not-for-profit organizations working to foster just and sustainable communities. Geographically, the foundation focuses its funding on organizations operating within Vermont, New York City, North Carolina, and Virginia.

• Virginia Program, Virginia Environmental Endowment 
  • Description: The Virginia Program supports nonprofit projects that improve Virginia’s environment, including water-quality improvement and pollution reduction, Chesapeake Bay restoration, agricultural stewardship, stormwater management, land conservation and sustainable land use, environmental education and public awareness, and climate adaptation. 
  • State(s): Virginia
  • Eligible Entities: Eligible nonprofit organizations conducting programs in Virginia 
  • Deadlines: December 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET 
  • Amount: Varies 

• 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 (in addition to 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. 

• 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: Opening November 18, 2026
  • Deadline: Pending RFP
  • Amount: Pending RFP

• The Campbell Foundation
  • Deadline: January 29, 2027
  • Entity Type: 5013c
  • Description: While The Campbell Foundation has primarily funded work on the environment in the Chesapeake Bay region and in California, we also are deeply interested in supporting nonprofit organizations that engage with and serve diverse populations and constituencies, and that seek to dismantle systems that constrain the choices and opportunities of individuals. We have a particular interest in organizations that are helping to promote racial equity. Grants are limited to applicants in Maryland, specifically the following counties: Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, or Somerset and in Pennsylvania, specifically the following counties: Lancaster and York Counties. Applicants in some counties in California are also eligible.

• 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 1st, and November 1st
  • Amount: 15-50k

• Program Development Awards, Sea Grants Maryland
  • Description: Maryland Sea Grant’s Program Development Funds provide rolling grants of up to $10,000 to support innovative research, education, outreach, workshops, and conferences related to watershed, coastal, and marine science in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region. Funding is intended to advance emerging areas of importance, foster new collaborations, and support projects that connect science with conservation, restoration, and public engagement. Eligible applicants include academic and research institutions, nonprofits, tribes, state agencies, and other professional organizations; applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
  • State(s): Maryland & District of Columbia
  • Eligible Entities: Faculty and researchers affiliated with an academic institution or laboratory in Maryland or the District of Columbia 
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Amount: Not to Exceed $10,000
  • Other Notes: Prospective applicants must contact Maryland Sea Grant before applying

• 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

• 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 required
  • 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.

• Care Source Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: Funds programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved communities under their listed five priorities. Eligible states include West Virginia, along with FL, AK, GA, NC, IN, NV, KY, WI, OH, and MI. 

• MileOneCares
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: MileOneCares, the philanthropic program of MileOne Autogroup/Heritage is committed to creating meaningful partnerships with those who are making lives better. We focus our efforts in the areas of access to safe transportation and strengthening our communities. These pillars are at the heart of our giving. We welcome proposals to assist in opportunities that fall within our giving priorities. We accept requests from non-profit organizations who are seeking monetary donations and sponsorships. Additionally, we offer a matching grants program which supports non-profits who are in need of a vehicle. All requests have rolling deadlines and we will notify you of decisions within eight (8) weeks of receiving your completed application.  Eligible states include PA, MD, DE and WV, along with NC and MO. 

• Meyer Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: With our commitment at the intersection of racial justice and systems change, these up-to two-time grants of $10,000, $20,000, or $50,000 will continue to support movement building, mobilization, and power building around causes or issues that promote racial justice through advocacy, organizing, and/or coalition building. Eligible states include DC, MD, and VA. 

• Abbell Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing community programs and services, and funding for capital projects. The small grants program includes all requests of $10,000 or less. Only eligible for organizations based in Baltimore, MD. 

• France-Merrick Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling, decided once a month
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: The France-Merrick Foundation will provide short-term financial support to organizations working to advance one or more of the following: preventing and addressing disruptions that negatively impact essential community needs and services, such as health, housing, safety, education, and environmental protection; supporting strategic responses to sustain organizations and/or vital services; or investing in collaborative structures and practices to meet complex needs with reduced resources.  Eligible for organizations in the Baltimore, MD area. 

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

• The EBI Foundation (Ensign-Bickford Industries Foundation)
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Registered nonprofit/501c3
  • Description: Supporting nonprofit organizations in Moorpark, CA; Denver, CO; Graham, KY; Simsbury, CT communities where the company’s employees live and work, with a focus on strengthening local communities for their priority areas of Education and Environment.

• Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP)
  • Deadline: November 18, 2026
  • Entity type: Coastal, remote, and island communities in  Coastal, remote and island communities in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
  • Description: Southeast Sustainability Directors Network has opened applications for the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) which provides technical assistance and a small grant for strategic energy planning or development of a specific energy project. For more information, contact Jake Leech (jake@southeastsdn.org).

• MileOneCares 
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofits in NC (along with DE, MD, MO, and WV)
  • Description: MileOneCares, the philanthropic program of MileOne Autogroup/Heritage, welcomes proposals to assist in opportunities aligned with their priorities in access to safe transportation and strengthening communities. The program accepts requests from non-profit organizations who are seeking monetary donations and sponsorships, and they offer a matching grants program which supports non-profits who are in need of a vehicle. All requests have rolling deadlines; applicants will be notified of decisions within eight (8) weeks of receiving your completed application.    

• Care Source Foundation
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 501c3 status
  • Description: Funds programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved communities under their listed five priorities.  Eligible States are FL, AK, GA, WV, NC, IN, NV, KY, WI, OH, and MI. 

• Southern Partners Fund – Justice Fund for Disaster Relief and Renewal
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity type: Must be a rural community organization, coalition, or network in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia. Must use grassroots organizing strategies that strive to build leadership from within the communities served in their fight for justice. 
  • Description: Looking to help rural communities use redevelopment as an opportunity to convert a disaster into a launchpad for racial and economic equity. COVID-19 and all of the recent natural disasters that have plagued the rural South have presented continued opportunities for this type of renewal, and SPF urges organizations in need of disaster relief that meet the foundation’s general eligibility criteria to apply for a JFDRR grant. 

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

• The Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program will support municipal electrician utilities and cooperative electric utilities in aligning power generation planning and procurement with Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA’s) goal of 100% carbon-free power by 2045. Applications are due November 13, 2026. Learn more and apply here.

• The George Gund Foundation’s Climate and Environmental Justice Program awards grants to organizations with a presence in Cleveland and/or Ohio whose work or policy advocacy focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, climate justice or protection of Cleveland’s freshwater resources. The Foundation has particular interest in air, energy, land use, and water policies, climate justice, and the intersection between climate policy and building democracy. Proposals are considered three times a year by the Foundation’s trustees, with deadlines on November 15, March 15, and August 15, and you can explore a history of awards made through this program on this webpage. If you are a prospective applicant, please contact Program Officer Donovan Young for more information. 

• The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has approximately $6 million available to support organics management programs across the state that will expand participation in Minnesota’s organics recycling system and reduce the amount of wasted food and food scraps disposed of through landfilling or incineration. Grant funding will support projects focused on organics collection programs, outreach and education that improve or increase organics recycling, and/or market development for finished compost and anaerobic digestion outputs. Applications are due by 4pm CST on November 25, 2026. Learn more and apply here.

• The Northwest Minnesota Foundation offers Building Better Lives grants to support Northwest Minnesota’s people and communities. These grants, offered three times a year, are designed to empower our neighbors and local leaders to build a stronger, more resilient region. The thrice-annual deadlines are March 30,  July 27, and November 30. There are also regular webinars with NMF program officers posted at the link above. Additionally, NMF is home to more than 400 local funds, many of which offer grant funding for groups and organizations to benefit their communities. These grants are posted as they are made available.

• The Joyce Foundation’s Environment portfolio accepts grant inquiries on a rolling basis for projects with focus on two key efforts: (1) putting Great Lakes states on a path to achieve just, equitable, carbon-free electric power systems by 2040, and (2) ensuring all people in the Great Lakes region have clean water from lake to tap by supporting policy to address threats, improve infrastructure, and remedy water disparities in communities of color. The Joyce Foundation’s average award size is $110,000. Learn more about the application process here, and note that the Foundation will review incoming proposals at three set points throughout the year, with the next review deadline set as December 1, 2026. 

• The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is offering $10 million in grants to establish renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure on contaminated properties. These grants can be used for energy infrastructure costs, site preparation, and brownfield activities at properties with known contamination. Round 1 applications will be accepted from November 2 through December 11, 2026. A second round of funding will open in early 2027. Learn more and apply here.

• The Towsley Foundation awards grants to Michigan-area nonprofits for projects in environmental stewardship and effective and efficient organizational strategy and sustainability. Proposals with budgets over $250,000 must be submitted before the first two deadlines for appropriate consideration. Capital projects are eligible to apply, however they may not exceed 10% of the total cost of the project. Learn more about scope requirements at the link provided. The Foundation makes awards three times per year, with the next deadline on January 7, 2027, and the following deadline on May 20, 2027. 

• The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation funds nonprofit conservation efforts run in the greater Chicagoland area. Their next funding deadline is March 26, 2027, and they encourage new applicants to connect with foundation staff 6 weeks prior to this deadline. 

• The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation provides grants (typically in the $40,000-$75,000 range) to nonprofit organizations that build thriving communities and improve the quality of life primarily in the St. Croix Valley geographic region of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Their primary focus areas include environmental education, local/community based initiatives, Basic needs, food insecurity, employment, youth education, affordable housing for vulnerable populations, and medical research, mental/chemical health, and hospital support. The Foundation makes awards three times a year, with deadlines on March 30th, June 30th and September 30th. Head to the link provided to learn more about the application process. 

• The Crossroads Fund’s Community Resilience Fund aims to support Chicago’s bold, connected, and courageous communities by equipping our movement ecosystem with the resources, tools, training, and counsel needed to keep us safe. Grounded in commitment to follow the leadership people of color, women, LGBTQ+ communities, immigrants, and working-class people, this fund will provide emergent, rapid-response grants to support organizations that are: Responding to evolving public policy shifts; restrategizing statewide coalitions, hosting emergent convenings, trainings, strategy sessions; pivoting community-organizing campaigns; or strengthening their legal, organizational, and digital security or crisis planning. Grants can range from $5,000 to $15,000. Applications for this fund are accepted on a rolling basis through May 7, 2027, and applicants will be notified of a decision within 4-6 weeks of submission. 

• The Bush Foundation accepts Community Innovation Grant applications from Minnesota (as well as North and South Dakota) organizations and Tribes year-round, with the request that any interested applicants connect with their staff before applying. This meeting will help them decide if you are a good fit for their work. The Community Innovation program intends to support efforts to develop and test scalable solutions and invest in efforts to inspire, equip and connect leaders to more effectively lead change. Learn more about this opportunity and the foundation as a whole at the link provided. 

• Funding for brownfield investigation in Minnesota is available to community organizations, nonprofit organizations, local units of government, and Tribal Nations of amounts typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, however any requested amount is considered provided it meets eligibility requirements. Learn more about eligible activities at the link above. 

• Headwaters Foundation has a Rapid Response Fund  open to organizations in Minnesota with 8 grantmaking cycles throughout the year that support strategic organizing around new, rapidly emerging, or unexpected legislative or policy developments, events, and political moments. The Foundation typically distributes about $100k in total awards per round.  

• The Care Source Foundation makes awards on a rolling basis to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status for programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved communities under one of their core areas of focus. Applicants must be based in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin (or FL, AK, GA, WV, NC, NV, KY). Learn more about foundation priorities, award amounts, geographic specifics, and application process 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. 

• Essential Foundation, the giving arm of Essential Utilities, offers grants to support the work of nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life of communities throughout Essential’s 9-state footprint, including Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Primary areas of giving include environmental initiatives, direct human services, emergency services, community economic growth, education, food insecurity and other essential resources for life. The fund doesn’t specify an award range, but their total giving in 2025 was about $6M. 

• Those working in Michigan are encouraged to check out the MI Funding Hub grant search tool to search for relevant grants by topic, funder and applicant entity type. 

• 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. This opportunity is available on a rolling basis. 

• The Frost Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico and Louisiana that promote positive, lasting change through innovative programs and services. Their grants support organizations addressing critical human rights, education, animal welfare, and the environment. June 1st and December 1st are the grant’s review cycles. 

• 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. 

• Texas Rural Communities Grants Program funds community development programs in rural Texas, including environmental, economic, and educational projects led by eligible nonprofit community-based organizations. Funding Size: Average awards are $3,000; awards will not exceed $10,000. The due date is November 6, 2026.

• The Meadows Foundation awards grants to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities or public entities serving the people of Texas. They do not lend or grant money to individual persons. Proposals must benefit the state of Texas in order to be considered, although an organization’s headquarters are not required to be in Texas. They provide grants throughout Texas within their initiatives in education, environment, homelessness, and mental health. 

•  San Antonio Area Foundation works to provide rapid response funding for nonprofits facing unexpected challenges that threaten service delivery and/or unexpected opportunities to expand services. One-time grants of up to $10,000 are provided to help organizations respond to an urgent need that could not have been anticipated or allows them to take advantage of an unforeseen opportunity. Grant applications may be submitted at any time. Applications are reviewed and decisions are made monthly. You are welcome to contact Gavin Nichols, gnichols@saafdn,  (210) 242-4720 directly if you have questions or wish to discuss further.. If you would like to explore their eligibility criteria further, please click here for a short video explanation or view the detailed overview here. 

• Texas Grassroots Mini-Grants: Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund, with the help of generous donors is now able to make mini-grants to grassroots groups, formal and informal organizations working on environmental issues. For a limited period of time, we are accepting applicants directly addressing the impact to communities related to the February Deep Freeze. For this emergency funding period, we are able to offer up to $4,000 per applicant. Through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities, we’re working with a grassroots network to protect public health all over Texas. Rolling deadline. 

• PNM Power Grant: The 2026 PNM Power Grant is the PNM | TNMP Foundation’s primary community grant opportunity for New Mexico nonprofits. The Power Grant provides flexible, trust‑based funding to organizations whose work strengthens communities and advances one or more of the Foundation’s core pillars: Education, Economic Vitality, and Environment. The Foundation recognizes that nonprofits are closest to their communities and best positioned to identify local needs. Power Grant funding may be used to support programs, operations, capacity‑building, or community‑identified priorities, as long as the work clearly benefits communities served by PNM. The deadline for the grant is October 31st, 2026. 

• The McCune Charitable Foundation supports community-based work in the State of New Mexico that aligns with our nine Foundation Priorities and their corresponding Leverage Points. The foundations priorities include strategies for rural development, local food industry development,  and capacity building in the non profit sector. General Operating Support Grants annual open application cycle is generally mid-August to mid-September. 

• Community Forestry Assistance Grants: The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Forestry Division (Forestry Division) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Forest Service) is seeking applications (Applications) (Attachment 1) for urban and community forestry projects year-round.The purpose of the Community Forestry Assistance Grant is to assist communities in developing and maintaining sustainable stewardship of urban and community forestry resources in New Mexico. Projects that support expanding equitable tree canopy cover and access to nature deprived disadvantaged communities experiencing low tree canopy and environmental justice issues will receive higher priority. Match is not required but encouraged. 

• Oklahoma DEQ Environmental Education Grant: DEQ’s Environmental Education Program is responsible for the development of educational programs and materials. The program is tasked with disseminating environmental education resources throughout the state and training educators on how to implement those resources into their classrooms.Free presentations and information are available for schools, neighborhood associations, and community groups regarding air quality, land protection, water quality, and general environmental issues. Open December 1st 2026 and closes December 1st 2027. 

• KirkPatrick Foundation Small Grants: The foundation has supported programs designed to build awareness about the natural environment including soil health and freshwater protection. Programs also supported have been for conservation education for teachers and landowners, strategies to protect fauna, and making natural habitats more accessible for all citizens. The health of every community is directly tied to the quality of the environment in which we live, and the foundation seeks to support efforts to ensure that quality. Rolling deadline.

• The Abel Foundation funds programs primarily in Lincoln and Lancaster Counties of Nebraska ranging from civic engagement to environmental conservation. Its environmental focus supports conservation efforts which preserve the natural environments required by our native species to survive. The medium grant size is $10,000. Grants are accepted multiple times per year: February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

• The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Kickstart Grant empowers Kansas communities to plan, implement, and sustain quality of place projects that foster engagement, pride, volunteerism, and long-term community vitality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 4, 2026.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) works to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and landfilled in Iowa. Through a competitive process, financial assistance is available for a variety of projects, including source reduction, recycling and education. The program provides financial assistance in the form of forgivable loans, zero interest loans, and 3 percent interest loans. A 25% minimum cash match is required for each budget line item requesting funding assistance. The next deadline to apply is January 2, 2027 at 4pm CT.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Trees for Kids grant program serves to educate K-12 and college students in Iowa about the importance of trees through tree planting events at schools and on public land. Grant recipients are awarded up to $2,500 per project to purchase trees and mulch from Iowa nurseries. DNR staff members provide planting, mulching, and watering demonstrations and offer guidance to students as they plant their trees. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on January 8, 2027.

• The Oregon Trail Community Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities through education, schools, wildlife preservation, historic landmarks, arts, healthcare, and scientific research. Eligible applicants must serve the Nebraska Panhandle or Goshen and Platte counties in eastern Wyoming. Applications are due February 1, June 1, and October 1 each year.

• The Schumaker Family Foundation supports nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations in the Kansas City region. The Foundation funds projects focused on social justice, the environment, and education. Grants range from $10,000-$30,000. Letters of Inquiry for environmental justice grants are due yearly on February 15. Letters of Inquiry for social justice and education grants are due yearly on June 15.

• The Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grants at the Quad Cities Community Foundation funds programs up to $3,000 that educate the public on environmental challenges posed by climate change and natural resource depletion. It also funds environmental research projects aimed at counteracting these challenges through sustainable and/or synergistic products or applications. Preference will be given to organizations serving Henry, Mercer, or Rock Island Counties in Illinois and Clinton, Muscatine, or Scott Counties in Iowa. The upcoming grant cycle is anticipated to open on February 15, 2027.

• The Patterson Family Foundation supports rural communities across Kansas and western Missouri across four interconnected priorities to help rural communities thrive: economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and community engagement. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public school district, government entity, or be sponsored by an organization that meets these classifications. The Foundation offers two rounds of funding per year. A letter of inquiry for the first round of funding in the new year is anticipated to be due February 17, 2027.

• The Olson Foundation seeks to transform the lives of people in Omaha, NE and Stanwood, WA and their surrounding communities by funding transformational, high-impact projects. The Foundation’s mission is to develop relations with organizations that serve local needs in education, family, health and wellness, enrichment and environment. The 2027 grant cycle opens in January with applications due March 12, 2027.

• The Robert J. Trulaske, Jr. Family Foundation supports nonprofits organizations through their Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Justice & Equity programs. The Foundation’s Natural Resource Conservation program supports projects that conserve, restore, or manage terrestrial, riparian, wetland, and aquatic natural resources, including those located in or near the Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec River Watersheds. The Foundation’s Environmental Justice & Equity program supports the establishment of native trees and plantings in the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County. Grants range from $15,000-$500,000. The Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry throughout the year from those interested through their website.

• The Iowa West Foundation seeks to foster belonging, financial stability, and opportunity by supporting housing for all, education with purpose, and recreation for wellbeing in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, and the southwest Iowa region. Serving southwest Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities by providing program, operating and capital grants, the Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry throughout the year.

• MileOneCares, the philanthropic program of MileOne Autogroup/Heritage, welcomes proposals to assist in opportunities aligned with their priorities in access to safe transportation and strengthening communities. The program accepts requests from non-profit organizations who are seeking monetary donations and sponsorships, and they offer a matching grants program which supports non-profits who are in need of a vehicle. All requests have rolling deadlines; applicants will be notified of decisions within eight (8) weeks of receiving your completed application. Eligible states include MO along with DE, MD, NC, and WV; learn more at the provided link. 

• The Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s Advocacy Mini Grants provide small awards of $2,500 to communities across Missouri to address environmental health issues through policy or legislation. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. 

• The State of Iowa’s Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program offers a rolling application open until all funds are awarded. The program provides low-interest loans for the development and construction of energy infrastructure.

• The University of Iowa hosts “The Iowa Grants Guide”, a website that lists hundreds of Iowa funders in one location. You can use the website to search for specific grants or use the filter to search by grant size, grant classification, areas of interest and by county. EPN recommends selecting “environment” and/or “sustainability”.

• Wichita State University’s Environmental Finance Center for Region 7 Healthy Watershed Funding, EFC, Missouri, search tool to identify funding opportunities for Missouri watershed programs.

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

• The Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation supports community-based projects serving the Flathead Indian Reservation and surrounding areas of Montana, primarily in Lake County. Funding focuses on education, preservation and conservation, arts and culture, economic development, and civic improvement, with an emphasis on collaboration between Tribal and non-Tribal communities and supporting children. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and organizations undertaking charitable projects. Applications are accepted year-round, with quarterly deadlines of March 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

• The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Strategic Project Grants for New Staff or Program Expansion support new programs, expansion of existing programs, start-up costs, and related staffing needs. Funding supports projects aligned with the Trust’s focus areas, including artistic and cultural expression, civic engagement and community services, education and leadership development, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes, and certain government entities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Letters of Intent are accepted during 3 annual windows. Upcoming windows are  July 1–August 3, 2026 and October 15–November 20, 2026.

• The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving the Pikes Peak Region, primarily Colorado Springs, in the areas of youth, animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health and human services, and community building. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations. Applications are due March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 

• The Montana Trout Foundation supports projects across Montana that protect and enhance wild trout populations and their habitats. Funding focuses on scientific research, habitat restoration, fisheries education, water quality protection, and pollution prevention. Applications are due December 1 and must be submitted by email to info@mttroutfoundation.org. 

• The Town of Granby’s Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations providing programs or services that benefit Granby, Colorado, residents. Funding focuses on arts and culture, health and human services, environment, education, and amateur sports. Eligible applicants include nonprofits located in Granby or serving Granby residents. Applications are due December 1 at 12:00 p.m. MST.

• The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund supports community development projects in Colorado communities impacted by energy and mineral development. Funding prioritizes projects that improve community infrastructure, livability, and resilience, particularly in rural areas. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts, state agencies, and other political subdivisions. Grants are available up to $750,000, and applications are due December 2, 2026.

• The Western Colorado Community Foundation’s Request for Funding supports nonprofit organizations seeking general operating support, project funding, or small capital grants under $25,000. Requests are reviewed quarterly for potential matches with WCCF funds and support a variety of community needs across western Colorado. Applications are accepted through December 4, 2026.

• The City of Aspen’s Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations working in health and wellness, environmental protection, community development, arts and culture, and cultural enrichment. Eligible applicants must provide services or programming that directly benefit residents or workers in the Aspen to Glenwood Springs corridor. Applications are due December 10, 2026.

• The Ballantine Family Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving Southwest Colorado, with a primary focus on La Plata, Dolores, Montezuma, Archuleta, and San Juan counties. Applications are accepted quarterly, with deadlines on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2026. 

• The West Yellowstone Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving residents of West Yellowstone and the Hebgen Lake Basin. Funding priorities include arts and culture, basic human needs, education, economic development, natural resources and conservation, and historic preservation. Applications are accepted year-round with review deadlines on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. 

• The Moniker Foundation supports organizations serving El Paso County, Colorado, in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, and environment. Environmental funding focuses on access to natural spaces, environmental improvements, and environmental education. Priority consideration is also given to organizations impacted by recent federal or state funding changes. Applications are accepted December 1, 2026, through January 8, 2027.

• The Colorado Plateau Foundation’s Rapid Response Grants support Native-led organizations serving Tribal nations across the Colorado Plateau that are facing an urgent, unforeseen need. Eligible applicants include Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations. Grants are intended for time-sensitive needs such as environmental emergencies, sudden threats to culturally significant places, or urgent legal and administrative deadlines. Applications are accepted year-round.

• NorthWestern Energy supports nonprofit organizations serving select counties in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska. Funding focuses on education, health and human services, civic and community needs, arts and culture, and resource conservation, including habitat preservation and fish and wildlife protection. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations operating within NorthWestern Energy’s service area. Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed quarterly.

• Western Digital supports nonprofit organizations and public schools working in STEM education, hunger relief, and environmental initiatives in communities where the company operates (parts of CO, CA, and MN). In Colorado, eligible programs must serve Boulder or El Paso counties. U.S. grants generally range from $7,500 to $20,000. New organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry on a rolling basis.

• PositiveNRG supports nonprofit and government organizations working to strengthen resilient communities, expand housing stability, support education and workforce development, and improve the health and well-being of families. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities serving Colorado, Beaver, Iron, and Utah counties in Utah, and Uinta County, Wyoming. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

• FNBO’s Community Sponsorship Program supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities through affordable housing, small business development, education and workforce development, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, community cohesion, and health and well-being. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving FNBO communities in Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly. 

• 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 Colorado Habitat Partnership Program provides funding for projects that reduce conflicts between wildlife and agricultural operations while improving wildlife habitat on private and public lands. Funding amounts vary by local Habitat Partnership Program committee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

• 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.

• Cooper Canyon Renewable Energy’s Community Giving Program supports White Pine County, Nevada nonprofit or community-based organization projects that promote renewable energy, sustainability, and community development. Applications are reviewed each quarter, and nonprofits may reapply if not selected. The next 2026 application deadline is November 15, 2026.

• The Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation supports efforts that build environmental resiliency in communities, with a targeted focus in California’s Bay Area and Pittsburgh, PA. The Foundation is interested in innovative ideas that promote social and environmental justice, inclusive economies, reduction and recycling solutions, climate change mitigation, and sustainable food systems. While grant applications to the Foundation are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis, the next funding deadline is January 11, 2027 before 12 pm EST.

• The Ama OluKai Foundation funds Hawaiian nonprofit organizations that directly educate and serve Hawaiian communities. The Foundation’s primary funding interests include: 1) Supporting endemic organizations whose efforts are directed towards the development of quality communities, 2) Preserving the rich traditions and lessons from the past, and 3) Supporting organizations that perpetuate the Aloha spirit. To be eligible, non-profits must have an annual budget of less than $750,000. The next deadline is January 22, 2027.

• The Campbell Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from California nonprofits and education institutions working in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Francisco, or Tulare. While the Foundation has primarily funded work on the environment, it is also deeply interested in supporting organizations that engage with and serve diverse populations, and that seek to dismantle systems that constrain the choices and opportunities of individuals. The Foundation has a particular interest in organizations that are helping to promote racial equity. The maximum amount you can request for an unsolicited grant is $25,000. Proposals for the first cycle of 2027 are due no later than 5 pm PT on January 29.

• The Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation Project Grants supports teachers from Hawai’i public schools to help advance their environmental education goals. Project Grants assist Hawai’i public school teachers in paying for supplies and trainings for their classroom environmental education initiatives of up to $200 per teacher or $1,000 per school. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year close January 31, 2027.

• The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation supports programs and projects, including capital projects, that benefit the people of Maui County, Hawai’i. Projects in the arts, education, environment, health, and human services are of greatest interest. The Foundation grant rounds are operated within Hawai’i Community Foundation’s grant portal here. The anticipated 2027 deadlines are February 1 and August 2. 

• The David Samuel Orr Fund for the Earth provides grants to Indigenous-led grassroots organizations focused on environmental issues in the Southwest and Western U.S. The Funds granting cycle begins in the early spring of each year, culminating in a review of applications on or near March 21, David’s birthday. For grant inquiries, contact the Fund here.

• The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation considers grants and sponsorships to communities near AES Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy projects along with programs or initiatives that fall within their four impact pillars including social justice and energy equity, education and workforce development, Mālama ʻĀina, and community health and resilience. The Foundation supports communities that host its renewable energy projects on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui. To start an application, fill out an informal application form here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• The Care Source Foundation makes awards on a rolling basis to nonprofits with 501c3 status for programs that improve health outcomes and conditions for low-income, underserved communities under one of their core areas of focus. Applicants must be based in select eligible states, including Nevada (along with AK, FL, GA, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, WI, and WV). Learn more about foundation priorities, geographic specifics, and application process at the link above.

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

• The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Strategic Project Grants for New Staff or Program Expansion support new programs, expansion of existing programs, start-up costs, and related staffing needs. Funding supports projects aligned with the Trust’s focus areas, including artistic and cultural expression, civic engagement and community services, education and leadership development, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes, and certain government entities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Letters of Intent are accepted during 3 annual windows. Upcoming windows are  July 1–August 3 and October 15–November 20, 2026.

• The Schlesinger Family Foundation supports organizations in Oregon and southwest Washington working in medical research and care, higher education, environmental conservation, and broader community welfare. Applicants must submit a letter describing the request and how funds will be used. Application deadlines are March 30, June 29, September 29, and November 30. 

• The Lightfoot Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Idaho working to protect and preserve the environment. Funding may support environmental protection, environmental education, and organizations dedicated to these goals. Applications are accepted annually from September 1 through December 1.

• The Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund supports projects and organizations benefiting Alaska Native residents west of the 156th Meridian. Funding supports charitable, educational, literary, and scientific activities, as well as projects that promote subsistence food security. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, Tribes and Tribal entities, schools, and other charitable entities serving Alaska. Applications are open September 1 through December 1, 2026. 

• The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation supports organizations serving southwest Idaho in the areas of basic needs, cultural arts, education, environment, health, and rural communities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and religious organizations serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, or Washington counties. Grants range from $20,000 to $35,000, and applications are due December 1, 2026. 

• The East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District’s Partners in Conservation Grant supports projects that protect and restore natural resources, improve wildlife habitat and water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, and expand environmental education and community green spaces. Priority is given to community-led conservation projects benefiting historically underserved populations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, schools, educational institutions, Native American Tribes, and fiscally sponsored groups. Projects must be located in eastern Multnomah County, Oregon, or directly benefit district residents. Applications are due December 17, 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 Summer Lea Hillman Foundation supports organizations in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area working in animal welfare, foster care and adoption, child and youth development, and environmental conservation, sustainability, and education. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines of January 11, 2026 for the June funding cycle and July 1 for the November funding cycle. 

• The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Mini Grants Program provides up to $5,000 for projects that address climate change while advancing social justice. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups; physical projects must be located within Portland city limits, while non-physical projects must benefit Portland residents. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly, with deadlines on January 15, April 1, July 1, and October 1. 

• 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 Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Alpenglow Grant Program supports Alaska-based grassroots conservation organizations working to strengthen leadership, encourage collaboration, and advance conservation efforts across the state. Eligible applicants include Alaska nonprofits, organizations with Alaska-based programs, and federally recognized Tribes. Grants range from $500 to $2,000, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• The Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Mining Impacts and Prevention Fund supports advocacy efforts to prevent or reduce the environmental and cultural impacts of hardrock mining in Alaska. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations engaged in Alaska hardrock mining advocacy that participate in the Alaska Mining Impacts Network. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

• The Starseed Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working in environmental education and protection, arts and culture, literacy, hunger relief, and social services. Funding is available nationwide, with an emphasis on Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and often supports one-time transformative needs such as capital campaigns, endowments, and major materials or equipment. Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. 

• The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports organizations across Washington State working to address local and regional community needs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and state-recognized public schools. Most grants range from $1,500 to $5,000, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• 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.