Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin

• People Powered and the Democracy Narratives Alliance invites creators to submit illustrations, short videos, or graphics to the Democracy Stories Lab that tell stories of democracy. Submit by September 14, 2026 for a chance to be awarded $1,000. 

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

• The 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.

• 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 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 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.

• Environmental Justice Fund Opportunities at the Attorney General’s Office (Massachusetts) – 12-Month Project 
  • Description: The Fund will support projects selected by EPD that address environmental harms in disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth and is intended to address the burdens people face every day—whether economic, environmental, or health-related.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Grant Size: Previous awards were between $25,000 – $100,000
  • Please send all questions to the AGO EPD EJ Fund email account here: environmentaljusticefund@mass.gov.

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

• Grassroots Fund – Grow Grants (New England)
  • Grow Grants support established groups to sustain their current work or build on past success in new ways. These groups typically have some experience working together and in the community. This means they have figured out a basic group structure and ways of gathering wider input to guide their work.
  • Deadline: September 15
  • Grant Size: $1,000 – $4,000. Highly recommend groups seek the full $4,000

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

• New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: Responsive Grants (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont)
  • Responsive Grants provide a rolling opportunity for nonprofits to seek timely support for organizational or community needs. We invite nonprofits serving New Hampshire — and select bordering communities in Maine and Vermont — to submit a brief application describing an identified organization or community need. Funding decisions will be shared within 15–20 business days of submission. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for one year of support. Funding may be used for operating expenses or specific projects or initiatives tied to addressing a clearly defined organization or community need.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Grant Size: Up to $10,000

• Sustainable CT Community Match Fund (Connecticut)
  • A low-barrier crowdfunding match program for Connecticut communities. Project leaders run a 30 to 60 day crowdfunding campaign on Patronicity, and Sustainable CT matches it dollar for dollar. No formal application or deadline, just an initial email to funding@sustainablect.org. Eligible projects must be free, public, and in a Sustainable CT registered town, falling under the Environmental, Vibrant Communities, or Social Change Amplifier funds.
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Grant Size: Dollar-for-dollar match up to $6,000

• Boston Youth Climate Action Fund (Massachusetts)
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the City of Boston to participate in the 2026-2027 Youth Climate Action Fund cohort, which provides capital and capacity to support municipalities in mobilizing young residents ages 15–24 in designing and delivering solutions aligned with citywide priorities. Through the Youth Climate Action Fund, Boston has been awarded a $50,000 grant, which will be redistributed as microgrants of $1000 to $5000 to youth-led climate action projects.
  • Deadline: September 4, 2026
  • Grant Size: $1000 to $5000

• Island Foundation, Environment Grants (Maine, coastal Massachusetts, Rhode Island) 
  • Supports marine and coastal resource conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable landscapes. Coastal counties of Massachusetts only (Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth). 
  • Deadline: September 2, 2026 (next cycle after that is December 2, 2026) 
  • Grant size: up to $50,000 Note: requires an initial call or letter to the Executive Director (Denise M. Porché) before a full proposal is invited. 

• New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program (New Hampshire) 
  • Managed by the State Conservation Committee. Supports water quality, wildlife habitat, soil conservation, and land protection projects. No matching funds required. 
  • Deadline: September 12, 2026 
  • Grant size: up to $35,000 Eligible applicants: municipalities, nonprofits, schools

• NH Charitable Foundation, Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, DASH Grants (Coös County NH and bordering communities in NH, ME, VT) 
  • Supports sustainable community and economic development, including environmental projects. 
  • Deadline: rolling, with final 2026 submissions by December 3, 2026 
  • Grant size: Varies

***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 People’s Media Fund has a Community Voices Open Call which supports Media for Movement-Building. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally-sponsored* organizations/projects based in New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties (as well as some counties in PA and DE) with operating budgets under $1.5M. Grants range from $10K to $30K ($600K pool total), and applications are due September 16. 2026. Learn more about the program scope and how to apply at the link provided.

• 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.

• 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.

EPN’s technical assistance point of contact for Region 3 is Anthony Nicome.

• Outreach and Restoration Grant Program, Chesapeake Bay Trust 
  • Description: The Outreach and Restoration Grant Program supports Maryland-based projects that engage communities in environmental stewardship through education, behavior change, and on-the-ground restoration activities. Grants ranging from up to $50,000 to $150,000 are available for outreach campaigns, community engagement initiatives, restoration projects, and integrated outreach and restoration efforts that improve local green spaces, waterways, and natural resources. Applications are due September 3, 2026.
  • State(s): Maryland
  • Eligible Entities: Non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, faith-based organizations, and more.
  • Deadline: September 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST
  • Amount: Up to $150,000 (varies by track)
  • Other Notes: Match is encouraged and not required. 

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

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

• Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
  • Deadline: September 15, 2026 and November 1, 2026
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 5013c status
  • Description: Competitive grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000. The GLCF provides grants for a wide range of needs, including food/hunger, housing, education, individuals with disabilities, animal welfare, historic preservation, our environment, and the arts. Nonprofit organizations serving the City of Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell are eligible to apply.

• The People’s Media Fund’s Community Voices Open Call 
  • Deadline: September 16, 2026
  • Entity Type: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally-sponsored* organizations/projects based in Pennsylvania (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery counties), or Delaware (New Castle County) as well as some counties in NJ with operating budgets under $1.5M.
  • Description: This program supports Media for Movement-Building. Navigate to the link provided to learn more about scope specifics and how to apply. Grants range from $10K to $30K ($600K pool total).

• Ressler Mill Foundation
  • Deadline: November 1, 2026
  • Entity Type: Nonprofit 5013c
  • Description: Ressler Mill Foundation [RMF] may occasionally assist local non-profit organizations with financial support grants.  RMF intends to support those organizations with programs that align with its overall focus.  We will post this on our website and send it to those who request information. Applicants must operate within 10 miles of Moscot, PA. 

• 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

• 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: Pending RFP (Opening September 9, 2026)
  • Deadline: Pending RFP
  • Amount: Pending RFP

• 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

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

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

• 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. 

• 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.

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

• Florida Wildlife Corridor Access Improvement Grant
  • Deadline: Sept  30th, 2026
  • Entity type: Eligible nonprofits, local governments, Tribal and Indigenous communities
  • Description: Shovel-ready capital projects that expand public access to lands within or connected to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. In partnership with the Trust for Public Land and The Walt Disney Company Disney Conservation Fund, the FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation will award one grant totaling $150,000 to help improve public access to Florida’s incredible natural landscapes.

• Rural Initiative Program
  • Deadline: October 1, 2026
  • Entity type: North Carolina eligible counties: (the Mountains Region) Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties.
  • Description: The Laura Jane Musser Fund encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education. Must have a population of 10,000 or less and must be able to demonstrate rural characteristics of their location. Awards range between $5 (Planning) to $25K (Implementation).

• The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
  • Deadline: October 10, 2026.
  • Entity Type: Open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities where Otter Tail Corporation and its subsidiaries operate, including Georgia (along with Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota and parts of North Dakota and South Dakota).
  • Description: Funding supports education, health and human services, community and cultural development, and environmental stewardship, with preference for collaborative projects that create measurable community impact. 

• The Standard Charitable Foundation 
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Entity type: Nonprofit, tax-exempt Specific funding for communities in Region 4 –  Jacksonville, FL, and Atlanta, GA
  • Description: Organizations should align with at least one of the four focus areas – Healthy communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development or Education and Advancement. Project funding ranges in the types of support, such as General operating, programming, capital, event sponsorship, Performance/Productions and Exhibitions with an average range between $500-$25,000.  

• 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 1st Source Bank Foundation offers applications twice a year (on April 25th and September 25th) for projects that support community and economic development, social welfare and human services, and arts, culture and education. The Foundation supports projects within the Bank’s service area of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The Foundation’s median grant award is about $10,000.

• The Initiative Foundation awards grants for projects and programs that empower people across Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity. Foundation grants support capacity-building projects for nonprofits, local units of government, schools, and economic and workforce development initiatives across the 14 counties and two Native nations of Central Minnesota. Learn more about the Foundation’s geographic focus and steps to apply for these specific grants at the links provided. 
  • Economic, Community and Workforce Development: This opportunity offers Economic Development, Community and Workforce grants to support early-stage pilot and innovative efforts that strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity and build a thriving workforce across Central Minnesota. The deadline to apply is September 25, 2026. 
  • Emerging Needs & Nonprofit Capacity-building Grants: Two grant opportunities in one, designed to strengthen nonprofits serving Central Minnesota. Together, these grants support both immediate, short-term stabilization and urgent response and long-term organizational strengthening and stability. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2026. 

• 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 MDU Resources Foundation supports organizations serving communities across Minnesota (as well as Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon). Funding supports projects in community and culture, education, environment and recreation, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve communities within MDU Resources’ service territory. Applications are accepted June 1 through October 1, 2026.

• The Laura Jane Musser Fund Rural Initiative encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education. Communities in Minnesota (along with Colorado, Hawaii, Wyoming, and North Carolina) with populations of 10,000 or less may apply. The online application deadline is October 1, 2026. 

• The Laura Jane Musser Fund Environmental Initiative assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable, and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species. Programs in Minnesota (along with Colorado, Hawaii, Wyoming, and North Carolina) may apply. The online application deadline is October 8, 2026. 

• The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities where Otter Tail Corporation and its subsidiaries operate, including Illinois and Minnesota (along with Arizona, Georgia, and parts of  North Dakota and South Dakota). Funding supports education, health and human services, community and cultural development, and environmental stewardship, with preference for collaborative projects that create measurable community impact. Applications are due October 10, 2026.

• 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 15th, March 15th, and August 15th, 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 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 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 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. 

• The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments  has a goal to improve regional air quality by reducing reliance on single-occupancy vehicle trips. The program approaches that goal by funding small active transportation and transit infrastructure projects and efforts to relieve road congestion. Projects eligible for the program can be no less than $50,000 and must be paramount to the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program. Based on federal rules, the program will function as a reimbursement program. Applicants are required to generate 20 percent of their proposed project budget through local, non-federal funds. The grant application window opens Tuesday, August 1 and closes September 29.

• The Oklahoma Wetlands Program  aims to improve the quantity, quality and biological diversity of Oklahoma wetlands through voluntary wetland conservation, technical assistance, outreach, and developing practical, data-driven tools. The ReNEW program offers up to 80% cost-share for wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation. The program is available state-wide. All land uses and wetland types are eligible.The Application Period is now open. Apply by September 30, 2026, to be considered for Fiscal Year 2027.

•  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. 

• The Alliant Energy Foundation’s Community Grants fund projects in select locations in Iowa and Wisconsin to address workforce development, food systems, air quality, green spaces, transportation, and more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis across three annual submission periods. The next deadline to apply is September 15, 2026.

• 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 Mid-America Regional Council’s Small Project Assistance Fund supports projects within Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects. The 2026 remaining deadline is November 3, 2026. The program closes each year when all available funds have been awarded.

• 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 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 will open on February 15, 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 through 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 University of Utah’s Environmental Humanities Program is launching a new microgrant program to support community-led, research-informed environmental justice projects across Utah. Grants of up to $2,500 will be available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor, with priority given to projects that advance environmental justice and amplify Indigenous lands, lives, and knowledges. Applications are expected to be open July 15 through September 15, 2026. 

• The Tucker Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Sheridan and Johnson counties in Wyoming (along with Chattanooga/Hamilton County and Cleveland/Bradley County areas of Tennessee). Funding supports education, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community-wide human and social improvement activities. Applications are due March 30 and September 30 each year.

• 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 MDU Resources Foundation supports organizations serving communities across Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Funding supports projects in community and culture, education, environment and recreation, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve communities within MDU Resources’ service territory. Applications are accepted June 1 through October 1, 2026.

• 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 Laura Jane Musser Fund Rural Initiative encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education. Communities in Colorado and Wyoming  (along with Minnesota, Hawaii, and North Carolina) with populations of 10,000 or less may apply. The online application deadline is October 1, 2026. 

• The Laura Jane Musser Fund Environmental Initiative assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable, and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species. Programs in Colorado and Wyoming  (along with Minnesota, Hawaii, and North Carolina). The online application deadline is October 8, 2026. 

• The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities where Otter Tail Corporation and its subsidiaries operate, including parts of  North Dakota and South Dakota (along with parts of Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota). Funding supports education, health and human services, community and cultural development, and environmental stewardship, with preference for collaborative projects that create measurable community impact. Applications are due October 10, 2026. 

• 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 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 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.

• 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.

• The City of Flagstaff, Arizona’s Sustainability Grant Program funds creative projects that enhance community sustainability and promote climate action through community partnerships. The FSG program for the year 2026 will award a total of $75,000, with maximum grants up to $7,500. Local organizations, individuals, schools, and businesses whose projects are within Flagstaff city limits are eligible to apply. The application closes on September 30, 2026.

• The Laura Jane Musser Fund Rural Initiative encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education. Communities in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and North Carolina with populations of 10,000 or less may apply. The online application deadline is October 1, 2026. 

• The Laura Jane Musser Fund Environmental Initiative assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable, and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species. Programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and North Carolina may apply. The online application deadline is October 8, 2026. 

• The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities where Otter Tail Corporation and its subsidiaries operate, including Arizona (along with Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota and parts of  North Dakota and South Dakota). Funding supports education, health and human services, community and cultural development, and environmental stewardship, with preference for collaborative projects that create measurable community impact. Applications are due October 10, 2026. 

• The Native Cultures Fund at the Humboldt Area Foundation supports Indigenous projects in California that reflect the transmission of knowledge across generations, based in California Indian culture, art, values, and traditional practices. Grants can be made to individuals, non-profits, community partnerships, or Tribal Nations up to $10,000 USD. The next deadline is October 15, 2026.

• The Rose Foundation for Communities & the Environment’s California Watershed Protection Fund supports projects designed to improve water quality and protect watersheds across California. Eligible geographies for this fund vary cycle to cycle due to funding fluctuations. For the current cycle, funding is available for the following watersheds: 1) San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed and 2) Los Angeles watersheds. The Fund supports nonprofits, fiscally sponsored organizations, and government or Tribal entities. The maximum grant amount is $40,000. The next deadline is October 15, 2026.

• The Rose Foundation for Communities & the Environment’s California Wildlands Grassroots Fund supports the heroic efforts of grassroots activists to preserve California’s wildlands and natural habitat. The Fund champions conservationists advocating for the permanent protection of intact wildlands on both public and private lands, to help preserve California’s wilderness and native biological diversity. The Foundation funds nonprofits or fiscally sponsored individuals/organizations with annual actual expenses and income of $200,000 or less. Grants can be up to $10,000. The next deadline is October 28, 2026.

• Friends of the Verde River offers River Friendly Living Grants to support water-saving projects by residents, businesses, nonprofits, and local agencies in the Verde River Watershed (excluding Camp Verde, AZ). Homeowners may receive up to $5,000 (or $1,000 outside Yavapai County), and businesses or organizations may be eligible for up to $10,000 (or $5,000 outside Yavapai County). Eligible projects include indoor and irrigation efficiency upgrades, lawn removal, rainwater harvesting, and more. For eligibility, applicants must be participating in the River Friendly Living program. The next grant deadline is October 31, 2026 at 5pm.

• The Holomua Marine Initiative Pāpio Grant at the Hawai’i Community Foundation provides support to high-impact programs and projects that will achieve specific strategic outputs and outcomes that make meaningful contributions to effectively managed nearshore marine areas and resources in Hawai’i with strong community engagement, stewardship and co-management. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Projects can be up to 12 months in duration and up to $10,000 USD. The Quarter 4 due date is November 6, 2026, 4:00pm HST.

• 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 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 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 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 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 Burning Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Washington and Oregon working to preserve habitat, protect biodiversity, and conserve ecosystems that support wildlife and quiet recreation. Priority is given to local and statewide organizations advancing habitat conservation in the Pacific Northwest. Letters of Intent are due the last Friday of March and the last Friday of September (Sept. 24, 2026) each year. 

• The Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund supports community-based projects that protect or improve water quality in Puget Sound and address the impacts of past pollution. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, government and Tribal entities, and nonprofit colleges or universities. Funding is available for projects in the Snoqualmie River watershed, Central Sound, Green-Duwamish River, and North Sound areas. Applications are due September 29, 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 Forest Foundation’s Capital Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in western Washington with funding for equipment and smaller capital improvements that strengthen ongoing operations and organizational effectiveness. Eligible applicants serve one or more of the Foundation’s 13-county service area (Clallam, Cowlitz, Clark, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties). Applications are due September 30. 

• The Alaska Airlines Foundation supports nonprofit programs in Alaska and Hawaii that strengthen community identity, preserve natural environments, and protect cultural heritage, including art and language. Applications are due June 30 and September 30, 2026. 

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

• The 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 Kalispel Charitable Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving Spokane and Pend Oreille counties in Washington. Funding focuses on education, healthcare, arts and culture, social services, and environmental conservation, with an emphasis on improving quality of life for future generations. Applications are due April 1 and October 1, 2026.

• 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 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 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, 2026.

• 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.