Best Air Quality Grants in North Dakota

North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible government entities working on environmental conservation, sustainability, or community resilience can access funding through Marathon Petroleum for workforce development, sustainability, and thriving communities initiatives. Projects improving air and water quality or supporting disaster preparedness, first responders, and basic human needs in Marathon’s operating areas may be especially competitive.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with $100,000+ budgets in North Dakota communities served by RBC Wealth Management can seek funding for workforce skills, youth development, and community accessibility or sustainability projects. RBC Foundation USA supports programs that build in-demand job skills, increase inclusive prosperity, and advance environmental improvements, which may benefit organizations addressing air quality and related environmental concerns.

North Dakota nonprofits producing public interest media on environmental, political, or social issues can access funding through Park Foundation to support investigative journalism, media policy work, public broadcasting, and documentary films. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working nationally may benefit, especially projects advancing fair, independent media and a better-informed U.S. public.

U.S. nonprofit organizations working on land, water, or climate-related conservation, including in North Dakota, can apply for Doris Duke Foundation’s Environment Program grants; awards range from US $100,000 - US $1,000,000. Funding supports habitat and ecosystem restoration, natural climate solutions, and inclusive, equity-focused environmental stewardship that benefits wildlife and communities.

Nonprofits and community organizations in North Dakota working on air quality, environmental stewardship, or climate-related initiatives can apply for Stantec’s Community Engagement Grant to support community projects or events. Programs near Stantec office locations that advance environment, arts, education, or health and wellness may be especially competitive.

High school skilled trades teachers in U.S. public schools can receive US $75,000 - US $100,000 to recognize outstanding classroom programs and instruction. Focused on vocational and trade education, the Smidt Foundation invites educators, including those in North Dakota, whose courses prepare students for careers in fields like carpentry, welding, and manufacturing to apply.

Researchers in public policy, economics, political science, sociology, law, and related fields can receive up to US $100,000 from the American Lung Association to study public policy and public health programs affecting lung health. Focused on air quality, this award invites projects that evaluate or pilot innovative policies, including work relevant to North Dakota.