Best Air Quality Grants in Indiana

Indiana 501(c)(3) public charities with $100,000+ budgets can seek funding for workforce skills, inclusive prosperity, or environmental sustainability projects that may improve air quality or community environments. RBC Foundation USA provides support to nonprofits in Indiana communities where RBC Wealth Management has a business presence and active community involvement.

The ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant, backed by the Astrazeneca Foundation, aims to enhance health equity by funding community-based nonprofit programs. Since its inception in 2021, it has allocated over $2.6 million to initiatives addressing nutrition, healthcare access, and lung health for historically marginalized populations. Eligible US-based 501(c) organizations can apply, with a focus on projects serving underserved communities and improving health outcomes through targeted support.

Indiana nonprofits producing public-interest journalism, media policy work, or documentary and broadcast projects can access funding through Park Foundation to support independent, non-commercial media in the U.S. Eligible 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organizations may be competitive if they advance investigative reporting, fair media policy, public broadcasting, or documentaries on environmental and civic issues, which may include air quality topics.

Indiana 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible schools improving air quality, environmental sustainability, or community safety can seek project support through the Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program. Grants from Westinghouse help fund initiatives that preserve or restore clean air, land, water, or biodiversity within 50 miles of a Westinghouse site, including relevant Indiana counties.

U.S. nonprofit organizations working on land and water conservation, natural climate solutions, or inclusive environmental stewardship in Indiana can apply for Doris Duke Foundation’s Environment Program grants, with awards from US $100,000 - US $1,000,000. Projects that improve ecosystems, advance climate resilience, and benefit BIPOC or low-income communities may be eligible, including air quality–related efforts.

Nonprofit and community organizations working on air quality and environmental programs in Indiana can apply for Stantec’s Community Engagement Grant to support community projects or events. Funding may assist initiatives that promote sustainable development, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, air quality, and climate change in areas near Stantec office locations.

High school skilled trades teachers in U.S. public schools can receive US $75,000 - US $100,000 to recognize outstanding classroom instruction and programs. Focused on vocational and trade education, the Smidt Foundation’s Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence invites educators, including those in Indiana, whose courses prepare students for careers in the trades.

Researchers and research institutions in fields like public policy, economics, sociology, law, and public health can seek funding for studies on policies and programs affecting lung health and air quality, including in Indiana. Focused on lung-related public health and policy, the American Lung Association offers up to US $100,000 for innovative, evidence-generating projects.