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Singing for Change Grant Program
Singing for Change empowers people to become more self-sufficient.
Singing for Change supports nonprofit organizations that inspire, empower, and equip people to become more self-sufficient.
Our grantees encourage personal growth among people who are marginalized. They care about the community as a whole, as well as promote the belief that collectively, people can bring about positive change and sustainable self-sufficiency through connected, diverse communities.
Most likely to be considered are organizations that keep their overhead low and collaborate with other groups in their community to find innovative ways of solving a common problem.
Singing for Change (aka SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc.) was created by Jimmy Buffett in 1995, and receives one dollar from each ticket Jimmy sells at his shows. We envision a world where nonprofit organizations, large and small, provide compelling opportunities for individuals to discover their power to make a difference. The foundation promotes work on the forefront of social change - helping people and communities become smarter, safer, stronger, healthier, and whole.
Singing for Change (SFC) partners with progressive, community-based organizations addressing the root causes of social or environmental problems. We recently narrowed our focus to projects designed to promote self-sufficiency.
Specifically, we look for groups that are:
We will fund operating expenses for those organizations that we feel are accomplishing these goals.
Areas Of Interest:
Children and families: Grants are awarded to programs fostering self-sufficiency and stability. Individual therapy is not funded, nor are therapeutic or recreational camps or wish-fulfillment programs.
Disenfranchised groups: SFC defines these groups as people who have been marginalized in society because of their low levels of skill, education or income, people with disabilities, and people who are homeless.
Grants range in size from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
Environmental education grants support programs that promote awareness, sustainability, and ecological literacy. These grants help nonprofits engage schools, communities, and policymakers to foster conservation, stewardship, and informed environmental action.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Environmental Education grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Environmental education grants are available for organizations dedicated to environmental education and sustainability, including schools, universities, nonprofits, nature centers, museums, and government agencies. Many funders support K-12 programs, teacher training, outdoor education, and community/youth engagement initiatives, while others fund projects that connect science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education with real-world environmental challenges.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for environmental education, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 26.5% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Environmental education grants aim to fund programs or projects that increase awareness of environmental issues, promote greener choices, and encourage conservation efforts. Specifc initiatives may teach people how to protect natural resources, get neighborhoods involved in community clean-ups, engage people in hands-on learning, or hold sustainability workshops.
Funding for environmental education grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $1,300,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $11,250, while the average grant awarded is $54,110. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Funding for environmental education grants comes from government agencies, corporate sustainability programs, and private foundations. Federal government funders include the US Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) and Americorps. The John Sage Foundation and the James E. Dutton Foundation are examples of private foundations involved in environmental education grants, along with corporate funders such as Sony, Outdoor Gear Exchange, and Chick FIl A.
To improve the chances of being awarded environmental education grants, applicants should:
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