Grants for Individuals

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture in eligible locations. During the grant cycle, one in-person event or one live, virtual presentation is required. Grant expenses ar...

Grants to British Columbia individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous communities to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to encourage and improve the adoption of zero-emission vehicles for their environme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and p...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, agencies, universities, and individuals for projects to protect salmon populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Areas of focus include habit ...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers and PhD students affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and government agencies for studies related to the impact fishing practices have on ...

Fellowships to USA individuals in eligible locations to support environmental projects in Washington state. Funding is intended to build capacity in local communities through projects that address coastal challenges. Applicants who currently reside at the time of submi...

Opportunity for British Columbia artists to become the resident artist for a city. The artist will be expected to engage the community, create temporary artwork for the city, and address climate change and/or the environment in their work. Artists may be individuals or...

Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas emerging and established writers and artists to have their book published. The funder is interested in publishing works that relate to the environment, equity, abolition, restorative justice, and gende...

Grants to Arizona organizations, state, local, and tribal agencies, individuals, and political subdivisions to restore and conserve state river and riparian water resources. Funding is available for three project categories: water conservation projects, capital project...

Grants of up to $1,200 to Indiana homeowners to upgrade their shoreline property. Funding is intended for improvements in shoreline areas to enhance plant life, habitats, and water quality. Projects can include stone re-facing, bioengineered seawalls, and lakescaping....

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provides a r...

Grants to Virgin Islands for-profit food producers and farmers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions for capital projects that build the capacity of the state's food system. Funding is intended to strengthen the middle of the ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Hawaii government entities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to enhance the competit...

Contracts for services to New Mexico individuals and firms to plan and coordinate the implementation of the Forest Action Plan. The contractors' responsibilities will include logistical planning, progress tracking, onsite support, documentation services, strategic meet...

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

Fellowships to Oregon graduate students and recent graduates to provide employment experience addressing natural resources. Applicants must request access to the online application system before applying. The opportunity is intended to give fellows first-hand experienc...

Contract for services to a Minnesota vendor to research and report on climate change and its impact on the state. Funding is intended to carry out a study on climate adaptation and resilience costs and submit a report to the state legislature. The report will describe ...

Grants to Kentucky nonprofits, corporations, government entities, associations, and property owners and tenants for projects to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve local water quality. Funded projects must tak...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Delaware government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, producer organizations, and individual producers for projects to improve the specialty crop industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for visual depictions of pressing societal questions. Funding is intended for photographic, film, and literary representations that address questions related to humanity, the environment, and the interaction between ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, and th...

Award of $1,500 to an Ontario teacher of grades K-12 to recognize accomplishments in incorporating agricultural education into their virtual or in-person classroom. Qualifying teachers demonstrate the use of agricultural information or materials within the classroom cu...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Massachusetts faculty members and graduate students at academic institutions for environmental research studies. Funding is intended for research projects that are relevant to companies in the state that use toxic chemicals. This includes res...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs within th...

Scholarship to a Yukon student to support higher educational studies in the environmental studies field. The student should demonstrate outstanding motivation, as well as an interest in issues of regional concern, such as energy, renewable resources, wildlife, ecology,...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park beaut...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for environmentally-focused initiatives and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that emphasize protecting, studying, and enjoying the natural environment wi...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and w...

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana Individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for activities and programs related to plants in eligible locations. Funding is intended for well-developed projects that promote the study, conservation, and use of native plants. Any pla...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania farmers for agricultural activities and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a range of expenses including but not limited to supplies, equipment, construction, design, engineering, and conservation plans. Agricu...

Grants to Minnesota owners or operators of publically owned community-based drinking water supply systems to address and prevent water contamination. Funding is intended for expenses, including staff and consultant costs, related to planning and designing long-term tre...

Grants to Nova Scotia farms, Mi'kmaq farmers, and agricultural businesses for environmental projects that promote clean technology. New applicants must complete a registration form before applying. Funding is intended to support clean technologies that help with climat...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists and scientist teams affiliated with research institutions to participate in exploratory travel. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow scientists to conduct research projects related to other cultures, wildl...

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national competiti...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and property owners for clean energy technology initiatives. The purpose of the program is to bring environmental and economic benefits to the community by reducing ene...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the impa...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers forgivable, zero-interest loans, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid...

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documented cri...

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee high-q...

Grants and loans to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, Tribes, government agencies, individuals, and for-profits for infrastructure projects to reduce waste. Funding is intended to support projects addressing solid waste reduction, recycling, and waste tire disposal...

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects must ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, IHEs, and individuals to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

Grants to California university and college researchers for studies projects related to transportation and the community. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for research that addresses housing, buildi...

Grants to Idaho farmers and ranchers for projects to improve the quality of water resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects that enhance water quality and reduce pollution through improved management and preservation practices. The purpose of the...

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that focus on and benefit animals, and to public schools for educational and outdoor programs. Qualified nonprofits may apply for animal related projects, with priority given to or...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan areas,...