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Environmental Stewardship: Community Grants
FAO, through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund, offers funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio.
To support locally driven projects that preserve and enhance our natural environment.
Community grants empower local communities to preserve and enhance our natural environment.
We know relatively modest projects can make an outsized difference when they promote environmental stewardship and engage whole communities in conservation. More details about these grants and how to apply can be found on page 5. At least $50,000 is available to support community grants.
Impact 100 Perry County Grantmaking Program
A small group of women came together in December 2016 with one thing in mind – forming a local organization to bring transformational grants to Perry County. The model they have used was established in Cincinnati, Ohio by philanthropist Wendy Steele. Using Wendy’s model, this local group founded Impact 100 Perry County and soon after, adopted the tag line “The Power of Women Giving as One,” which accurately describes our mission. Individually, $500 donations cannot make much of an impact on an organization, but when combined with a group of others, can have a significant impact on a 501(c)3 organization, public school or government entity.
This year, Impact 100 Perry County will award one lump sum grant to one local non-profit organization in the amount of $16,000. If your organization has a project that could utilize up to that amount, please precisely describe the project and how it could benefit the community.
Community Grants
We believe nobody understands what a community needs better than its residents and the people already at work there. That’s why we offer Community Grants to community groups, nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and other neighborhood anchors.
Community Grants come in four levels:
Large Grant Focus:
We are looking for projects that create meaningful change in one or more of our three SBGP strategic priority focus areas:
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.
Community GrantsWe believe nobody understands what a community needs better than its residents and the people already at work there. That’s why we offer Community Grants to community groups, nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and other neighborhood anchors.
Community Grants come in four levels:
Spark – Up to $2,000
Small – Up to $5,000
Medium – Below $50,000
Large – Up to $100,000Medium Grants Focus: We are looking for projects that create meaningful change in one or more of our three SBGP strategic priority focus areas:
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.
About Rose
Our Mission, Vision, and Roots
Rose believes that environmental stewardship, community justice, and consumer rights are all inextricably linked.
We amplify community voices by making grants, building capacity, and fostering the next generation of environmental leaders.
Environmental Justice for California’s Environment and Communities Fund
This funding opportunity is borne out of a partnership with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to receive Supplemental Environmental Project money associated with the agency’s enforcement actions. The Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment is administering these funds to support organizations working on hazardous waste related issues throughout the area affected by the facility’s violations. The funding opportunity is expected to be offered on an annual basis once established, though availability is dependent on DTSC enforcement actions.
About
Community Foundation of Greenville bridges philanthropy and purpose in Greenville County, helping people make their charitable giving simpler and more powerful for 70 years. We strategically match diverse needs and opportunities in Greenville County with philanthropic resources.
Vision:
Community Foundation of Greenville will be the leading catalyst for developing assets and unlocking potential to meet the needs of an inclusive and equitable community.
Mission:
Community Foundation of Greenville improves the lives of Greenville County residents through strategic philanthropy, community investment, and collaborative leadership.
New Leaf Fund
Community Foundation of Greenville administers grants to preserve parks, open spaces, and historical and cultural assets through the New Leaf Fund.
The New Leaf Fund was established in 2025 by a Greenville native with a passion for conservation.
Established 501c(3) organizations and local municipalities are invited by the New Leaf Fund Committee to apply online through Community Foundation’s website during the spring, summer, and/or winter grant cycles.
The Foundation encourages grant requests that include the protection of land and waterfront areas, increased tree cover and access to green spaces, and the protection and restoration of historical properties, in the City of Greenville, in Greenville County, and, to a lesser degree, in the Upstate.
Mission
The Bill Graham Memorial Foundation, was formed in January of 2008 in memory of the legendary rock impresario, Bill Graham. The foundation is a public charity that is funded through individual and corporate contributions and grants.
The Foundation is guided by a broad-based group which includes Bill’s sons, several former long-time employees of Bill Graham Presents and other community leaders.
The Mission of the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation is the administration of grants primarily in the areas of music, the arts and education while also supporting social work, environmental protection and spiritual and compassionate projects in the community. The Foundation also organizes and implements education and outreach programs, exhibitions and other events and projects in like areas which carry Bill Graham’s life story forward and keep his spirit of philanthropy alive.
North Carolina Sea Grant
Under executive director Susan White, North Carolina Sea Grant works with local, state, and national policymakers and scientists to co-produce critical projects in four focus areas: healthy coastal ecosystems, resilient communities and economies, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, and environmental literacy and workforce development.
With significant returns on investment for coastal North Carolina, we forge partnerships and support research, education, and outreach. Funding opportunities include grants for established scientists and specialists, fellowships to develop the next generation of researchers and policymakers, and special collaborations that fuse community and academic expertise.
North Carolina Team Competition for Resilience Research
This funding opportunity, supported by North Carolina Sea Grant, provides awards to teams of North Carolina-based graduate and undergraduate students led by a PhD student. Winning teams will conduct hypothesis-based research projects that contribute to more resilient habitats and communities across North Carolina.
Research Focus Areas
Proposals must address at least one core aspect of resilience in North Carolina:
Boone County Community Foundation
The Boone County Community Foundation was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Boone County. The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Boone County.
Mission: The Boone County Community Foundation is a charitable foundation created by and for local citizens to improve the quality of life right here in our communities. We are here to help donors make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable giving goals and do good work in our communities that lasts forever.
Grants
Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through a community grants application process. Our foundation’s areas of emphasis include: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.
Three types of grants based on grant amount: Simple Grant; Standard Grant and Impact Grant
Impact Grant
$15,001 and up
Boone County Community Foundation
The Boone County Community Foundation was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Boone County. The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Boone County.
Mission: The Boone County Community Foundation is a charitable foundation created by and for local citizens to improve the quality of life right here in our communities. We are here to help donors make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable giving goals and do good work in our communities that lasts forever.
Grants
Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through a community grants application process. Our foundation’s areas of emphasis include: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.
Three types of grants based on grant amount: Simple Grant; Standard Grant and Impact Grant
Standard Grant
$3,001 - $15,000
Boone County Community Foundation
The Boone County Community Foundation was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Boone County. The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Boone County.
Mission: The Boone County Community Foundation is a charitable foundation created by and for local citizens to improve the quality of life right here in our communities. We are here to help donors make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable giving goals and do good work in our communities that lasts forever.
Grants
Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through a community grants application process. Our foundation’s areas of emphasis include: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.
Three types of grants based on grant amount: Simple Grant; Standard Grant and Impact Grant
Simple Grant
$3,000 and under
Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation
The KCCEF was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our county’s charitable programs were supported now, and in the future. We work together with many individuals, families, businesses and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
What We Offer
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation is here to assist our county’s organizations contribute to the local quality of life, and one of the ways that is done is through grant funding. KCCEF accepts grant applications to enable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community. In the past, grants have been awarded for projects involving arts and culture, health & human services, community betterment, historic preservation, and more. Proof of non-profit status, or sponsorship by a government entity is required.
Major Grant
What We Support
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation will provide grants to improve life in Keokuk County, Iowa by supporting projects relating to: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Taylor County Endowment Foundation
Mission of the Taylor County Endowment Foundation:
It is the mission of the Taylor County Endowment Foundation to distribute funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes for the benefit of the greater community of Taylor County, Iowa. Principles have been established to assure equitable and effective grant making of these funds, thus enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Taylor County, Iowa.
The Taylor County Endowment Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Taylor County by investing in area nonprofits through our grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our communities with a way to give back.
Taylor County Endowment Foundation Grants
What we Support
The Taylor County Endowment Foundation will provide grants to build community strengths and develop leadership potential. Areas of Foundation giving are health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture, community betterment, education, and youth development. The Foundation will fund special projects, but will not fund ongoing operational expenses.
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership was formed as a community foundation to distribute Iowa’s County Endowment Fund money and support charitable giving in Warren County, Iowa.
For more than a decade, the foundation has responsibly distributed charitable dollars through grants to community nonprofit organizations. Since our inception, we have awarded more than $1 million into the community for beneficial projects. As we move into the future, our goal is to continue grantmaking, but also to assist citizens in their charitable giving plans, work closely with city leaders and other organizations for organizational collaboration, and improve the quality of life in Warren County.
WCPP is an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and is governed by a Board of Directors under the direction of Warren County Economic Development Corporation, made up of passionate individuals invested in making decisions to improve Warren County.
WCPP Grants
Program Area of Focus
Applications should fall under one of these focus areas:
Project Type
Projects should fall under one of two types:
Grant Type
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership currently offers three grant options: Community Grant; Trails Grant; and High Impact Grant.
High Impact Grant
For High Impact Grants, we are looking for applications which:
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership was formed as a community foundation to distribute Iowa’s County Endowment Fund money and support charitable giving in Warren County, Iowa.
For more than a decade, the foundation has responsibly distributed charitable dollars through grants to community nonprofit organizations. Since our inception, we have awarded more than $1 million into the community for beneficial projects. As we move into the future, our goal is to continue grantmaking, but also to assist citizens in their charitable giving plans, work closely with city leaders and other organizations for organizational collaboration, and improve the quality of life in Warren County.
WCPP is an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and is governed by a Board of Directors under the direction of Warren County Economic Development Corporation, made up of passionate individuals invested in making decisions to improve Warren County.
WCPP Grants
Program Area of Focus
Applications should fall under one of these focus areas:
Project Type
Projects should fall under one of two types:
Grant Type
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership currently offers three grant options: Community Grant; Trails Grant; and High Impact Grant.
Community Grant
For Community Grants, we are looking for applications which:
Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation
For more than 20 years, our Foundation has fostered a culture of philanthropy across Hardin County by delivering exceptional assistance and resources to our benefactors, volunteers, other charitable organizations, grant applicants, and the wider community.
Our Mission is to promote charitable giving, to build permanent endowment funds for Hardin County, and to address a broad range of community issues through active leadership and grant-making.
Hardin County Community Endowment Grant Program
The Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation seeks to raise the quality of life throughout Hardin County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships. Based on the American virtues of volunteerism and philanthropy, the Foundation fosters a legacy of support for the people of Hardin County by making grants to not-for-profit organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, and human services.
Okoboji Foundation
The Okoboji Foundation was started in 1988, by a group of dedicated lovers of The Lakes Region who wished to improve the quality of life of those who call this area home.
Originally named the University of Okoboji Foundation, Berkley Bedell served as the first Board Chairman. In 2006, the foundation changed its name to the Okoboji Foundation to establish the organization as a Community Foundation. Over $5.24 million has been granted to more than 80 different nonprofit agencies located around The Lakes since its inception and preserving the stories that make Iowa Great Lakes a place of local legends.
Today, the Okoboji Foundation is the center point of giving for vital capital projects. Current funding priorities focus on arts & culture, economic development, lake quality & environment, and outdoor experiences & recreation. It’s through the generosity of donors that the Okoboji Foundation continues to make a positive, lasting impact in the Lakes community.
Areas of Focus
We fund projects in the Iowa Great Lakes Region that align with one or more of the following:
What We Fund
We fund VITAL CAPITAL PROJECTS, such as buildings, equipment, or physical property that will be available for many years of use in our Lakes communities. We want to help develop communities where people want to live, work, visit, and play
Projects should be visible, available to a large portion of the public, and have a long lasting impact in the Iowa Great Lakes region.
Professional signage must be included on structures or property funded by Foundation grants. The Okoboji Foundation will provide official logos and style guidelines for signage.
Funding Levels
There are two categories of funding: Leadership Grants and Community Needs Grants.
Community Needs Grants
Grant requests under $25,000 will be considered by the Youth In Philanthropy student led committee. Any unfunded grants in this category will then be reviewed by the Okoboji Foundation grant committee. Projects should be completed and request reimbursement with receipts totaling amount of grant award within one year of the award notification.
Okoboji Foundation
The Okoboji Foundation was started in 1988, by a group of dedicated lovers of The Lakes Region who wished to improve the quality of life of those who call this area home.
Originally named the University of Okoboji Foundation, Berkley Bedell served as the first Board Chairman. In 2006, the foundation changed its name to the Okoboji Foundation to establish the organization as a Community Foundation. Over $5.24 million has been granted to more than 80 different nonprofit agencies located around The Lakes since its inception and preserving the stories that make Iowa Great Lakes a place of local legends.
Today, the Okoboji Foundation is the center point of giving for vital capital projects. Current funding priorities focus on arts & culture, economic development, lake quality & environment, and outdoor experiences & recreation. It’s through the generosity of donors that the Okoboji Foundation continues to make a positive, lasting impact in the Lakes community.
Areas of Focus
We fund projects in the Iowa Great Lakes Region that align with one or more of the following:
What We Fund
We fund VITAL CAPITAL PROJECTS, such as buildings, equipment, or physical property that will be available for many years of use in our Lakes communities. We want to help develop communities where people want to live, work, visit, and play
Projects should be visible, available to a large portion of the public, and have a long lasting impact in the Iowa Great Lakes region.
Professional signage must be included on structures or property funded by Foundation grants. The Okoboji Foundation will provide official logos and style guidelines for signage.
Funding Levels
There are two categories of funding: Leadership Grants and Community Needs Grants.
Leadership Grants
Grant requests of $25,000 or more will be reviewed by the Okoboji Foundation grants committee. The committee may request an in person follow-up presentation by the nonprofit. Projects should be completed and request reimbursement with receipts totaling amount of grant award within three years of the award notification.
IDNR Mission Statement
To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327
Description
To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. It links these benefits to governmental, private and grassroots organizations and resources to improve the quality of life in these cities and towns.
Matching Requirement: Yes
Community Foundation for Mason County, MI
At the Community Foundation for Mason County, we work with donors, grantees, and advisors to address key community issues. As a leader in community philanthropy, building a vibrant community with great opportunities for all, we are focused on advancing education, increasing recreation opportunities, and community and economic development.
The mission of the Community Foundation is to engage donors and connect them with opportunities to make a lasting impact, build community endowment, provide leadership on key issues, and make grants that reflect the communities we serve.
Hamlin Lake Preservation Society Scholarship
This scholarship has been made possible by the generosity of the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society, which established the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County.
The Hamlin Lake Preservation Society is an educational organization representing waterfront owners and interested friends of Hamlin Lake through monitoring water quality, weed distribution, producing a newsletter, and sponsoring activities on the lake such as fireworks and sailboat races. November 10, 2017, they established the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society Endowment Fund to provide a permanent, growing source of income to sustain their good work.
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program
To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. It links these benefits to governmental, private and grassroots organizations and resources to improve the quality of life in these cities and towns.
Category Explanation
It is the mission of the Illinois Division of Forestry Resources to protect, perpetuate, restore, conserve, and manage the forest and related resources of Illinois, both public and private, rural and urban; and to ensure for future generations the greatest economic, scientific, and social benefits that can only be provided through a forest ecological system.
Opportunity Funding
The Department of Natural Resources’ Watershed and Climate Services Grants Gateway
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Watershed & Climate Services (WCS) is committed to providing technical and financial assistance to Maryland’s communities that are challenged by intense storms, changing sea levels and increasing flooding, while balancing growing populations, economic growth, and increased tourism and recreation. These trends make the already challenging task of restoring the Chesapeake Bay, safeguarding people and infrastructure and managing natural resources even more complex.
Grants Gateway provides a resource for partners seeking technical and financial support for projects that foster healthy and resilient ecosystems, communities, and economies. Grants Gateway provides a centralized hub to streamline the grant application process for governments, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
Eligible projects across six programs (as above) will improve water quality, restore local waterways, increase community flood planning, develop the next generation of environmental stewards, improve shorelines, and plan for beneficial reuse.
Beneficial Use (Outcome 5)
Assessment, planning, design, and permitting for projects that treat dredged sediment as a resource
What kinds of projects are supported by this funding?
Assessment, planning, design, and permitting for projects using dredged material (e.g., thin-layer placement) to restore wetlands.
Projects can be located throughout Maryland. Public and private lands are eligible, but projects on private lands must demonstrate a community-wide benefit. Projects must be located within Maryland’s Coastal Zone.
Grants for environmental conservation fund programs aimed at protecting natural resources, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable practices. The following grants empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Discover 299 funding opportunities for environmental conservation, with $75.5M in resources. Instrumentl helps nonprofits secure impactful funding by offering deadline alerts, advanced search capabilities, and detailed funder analysis to drive conservation efforts.
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 grants for Environmental Conservation?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Environmental Conservation?
Grants are most commonly $13,125.
Private organizations, corporations, and government agencies contribute to the $25M of funding available for environmental grants. Funders for these grants include the Fort Worth Zoo, Waste Management, the Marathon Petroleum Foundation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Grants for environmental conservation are available to various types of nonprofits. These include environmental nonprofits, conservation groups, research institutions, and advocacy groups. Funders prioritize initiatives that protect natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainability. The goal of these grants is to empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for environmental conservation, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 28.9% 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 conservation grants help support nonprofit initiatives that promote biodiversity, reduce pollution, and implement sustainable practices. Through these grants, funders aim to preserve natural habitats, mitigate climate impacts, and educate communities on environmental stewardship.
Funding for environmental conservation grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $46,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $13,125, while the average grant awarded is $429,055. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
To improve their success rate, nonprofits interested in environmental conservation grants should:
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