New York City Environmental Grants:  126 Environment Grants for New York City.

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to enhance habitats and improve water quality throughout the local watershed. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation and conservation of natural areas, corridors, and waterways t...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA chapters and councils of the funding source organization for projects that address the needs of native and wild salmon, steelhead, and trout. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support wildlife restoration and conservation of cold...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for projects that promote the conservation of wildlife habitats. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to the full application. Eligible uses of grant funds include perpetual conservation easements and lan...

Grants of up to $80,000 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 paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote nutritious eating and food equity. Funding is intended for programs that align with the following areas of focus: increasing the supply of organic food, advancing nutrition education for children, providing hunger relief, and improving access to healthy, fresh food. Priority...

Grants to USA and Territories colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants should contact program staff and register with the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is i...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers for projects that honor social change and progress around the world. Funding is intended to support documentary films already in production or post-production. Additional support will be provided in the form of advice and consulting to improve the film's ...

In-kind grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to support gardening initiatives. Grantees will be awarded gift cards and supplies. Funding is intended to promote food security, healthy eating, sustainable food sources, neighborhood beautification, and community agricultural and environmental education.

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, government entities, or companies for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York county soil and water conservation districts to safeguard natural resources and increase nutrient efficiency and crop yields. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to replace existing irrigation systems with high-efficiency systems. Priori...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York county soil and water conservation districts to implement conservation practices on eligible farms. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist growers in producing products using the highest environmental standards in order to protect...

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to protect and restore the health of natural resources in eligible areas. Eligible program areas include improvement of water quality, community resilience, data management, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for creative community impact projects that focus on the environment and outdoor recreation. Focus areas include empowering women outdoor professionals, developing the relationship between underserved populations and the outdoors, engaging communities in environmental ...

Grants to USA local and state government agencies, councils, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and corporations to assist in local clean-up efforts on contaminated sites. The program is intended to provide supplemental funding to current grantees in order to complete started projects.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, public entities, and charities for programs that address health equity and climate change in USA cities. Funding is intended to identify, adapt, and implement programs that have proved successful in other cities worldwide.

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals and teams to recognize and support projects that have a significant social impact. The awards are intended to support creative approaches from diverse members of the global community, and projects that inspire others to take in...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA local governments, downtown associations, parks and recreation areas, business improvement districts, and other organizations to reduce waste and debris from cigarette usage. In 2020, the Funding Source will focus on three primary types of intervention. Applicants will have the opportuni...

Grants to New York soil and water conservation districts to reduce and prevent watershed pollution. Funding is intended to support planning activities and projects to implement agricultural best management practice systems. The goal of the program is to mitigate or prevent the non-point source contribution from agricultura...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and agriculture-based for-profit businesses in eligible states to work with farmers on sustainable agriculture projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of innovative solutions to sustainabi...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for a case involved in civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is usually intended for one particular case, but occasionally ...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government agencies, tribes, and community, faith-based, and labor organizations to recruit and engage volunteer services for community benefit programs. Nonprofit applicants must qualify in the online registration system prior to applying. Priority will be given ...

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, environment, and the arts. To request funding for educational programs, organizations may apply under one of the other funding categories based on prog...

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or can be applied to higher education costs.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals above the age of 18 to recognize and support innovative and ground-breaking projects that address major world challenges. Awards are intended to support projects taking place anywhere in the world. Candidates can apply in five areas: science and health, applied technolog...

Fellowship to a college graduate in the USA to gain professional experience working towards conservation goals alongside leaders and colleagues in an eligible city. The Fellowship offers a paid position for the period of one-year with a competitive starting salary and full benefits package working alongside staff based in ...

Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International students and professionals for designing an energy efficient library in a pre-selected location in California. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition is to promote net-zero energy building projects.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to rescue animal species that cannot currently be saved in the wild. Applicants must submit a project outline prior to applying. Funding is intended for start-up projects, workshop attendance, and consultations, with a focus on ex situ a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and educational organizations for air quality research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying in full. Funding is intended for research on novel and important aspects of the health eff...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International storytellers for projects investigating the environmental movement around the world. Funding is intended to illuminate and document underrepresented communities that have traditionally been given less consideration in the environmental movement. Projects that benefi...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both program and operating grant requests. T...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs, projects, and research that focus on the Earth Sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The funding source's overall mission is to aid and contribute to scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understanding of ...

Awards of $5,000 and $50,000 to USA and territories individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create positive social change and impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants must have started the work at age ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address climate change. Funding is intended to train and involve females in addressing environmental issues, increase the representation of women, and create job opportunities for women that elevate them as leaders in environmental solutio...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and development of citizen science, and similar endeavors.

Awards to USA and territories, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Islands youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally produced short film about th...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that promote environmental protection, advance K-12 environmental education and improve open spaces. Funding is intended for short term, specific projects that promise measurable results to im...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies addressing sustainability in solid waste management practices. Applicants proposing certain research topics must contact program staff prior to submitting a pre-proposal. Research topic areas include recycling, waste minimization, conversion to ener...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardship.

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.

Grants to USA and Territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve native animal populations and their natural habitats, including those of Native American traditional and cultural significance. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable urban transformations. The Prize seeks to inspire urba...

Grants to New York municipalities in eligible regions to develop plans and projects that address conservation goals. Funding is intended to support activities related to regional planning, the protection of natural and cultural resources, heritage and environmental education, economic development, and increasing public acc...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that address commu...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance or restore wetlands, forests, prairies, and habitats for game, fish, and wildlife in Minnesota. Funding is intended to support projects on public lands or waters or lands protected by a permanent conservation easement.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, with preference given to Michigan organizations, for programs that will benefit children through young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, performing arts, and visual arts. Organizations must have strong board i...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization to help reduce global warming. Funding may be used for programs that will reduce global warming through climate communication, education, direct carbon avoidance, or industry engagement. Funding is intended to measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in ...

In-kind grants of resources and equipment valued at up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to advance environmental and wildlife-related research. The grants are intended to promote research related to preservation, animal biology, habitat monitoring, and studies of vocal wil...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants ranging from $150 to $10,000 to Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties and to USA Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activities, the arts, educat...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, university, and conservation organizations for conservation programs that protect worldwide habitats and wildlife. Highest priority will go to projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, such as field...