Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Action for a Better Planet

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd and that’s the perfect time to discuss environmental issues and promote action to protect our planet. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has since become a global movement with millions of people worldwide taking action to do their part to reduce the toll on our environment and raise awareness about what we can all do to make a positive impact on the future of the world. To find local Earth Day events, click here

To support Earth Day, we are sharing some grants from GrantWatch that will help with environmental initiatives and projects.

Grants to Help With Environmentally-Friendly Projects

1. There are grants available to private sector entities for environmental projects and programs.
2. Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations are also available to nonprofits, groups and businesses to conserve and restore wildlife habitats
3. Grants are available to eligible nonprofits for ocean conservation, performing arts and social justice programs.
4. There are also grants available to nonprofits working in food systems, health equity and environmental stewardship to develop sustainable food systems.
5. In addition, grants of up to $500 are available to eligible K-12 schools for educational gardening programs.
6. Fellowships of $10,000 are available to an emerging scientist, scholar or practitioner for studies related to plants. Funding is for work and research involving plant and landscape conservation.
7. Grants of up to $20,000 are also open to nonprofits and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation.
8. Additionally, grants are available to state governments, local agencies and Tribes to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in the clean energy sector. 
9. Grants are available to tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. 
10. Finally, there are grants available of up to $5,000 to nonprofits to keep indigenous communities strong in the face of changing climate conditions.

GrantNews Notes

Are you looking for more grants like the ones on this list? GrantWatch features an entire category specifically for environmentally-friendly grants. Check out this category and join us in celebrating Earth Day. Make a Difference by funding critical environmental initiatives and projects. Find the perfect opportunity for your nonprofit today!

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