13 Grants for Environmental Nonprofits in California
If you’re a California-based nonprofit working on environmental issues, look no further because these 13 grant-makers could fund your programs and your general operating expenses next year.
Check out the opportunities below and sign up for Instrumentl to find more grants like these.
Caldera Foundation — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits, academic institutions, museums and libraries.
What missions do they fund? Missions related to preventing climate disruption and making wise use of natural capital.
How much? US $10,000 — US $300,000
Shumaker Foundation— February 15, 2017 (LOI)
Who is it for? Nonprofits.
What missions do they fund? Missions that seek to enrich our natural environment, lessen global warming, improve animal welfare, and/or educate human beings to work toward these purposes.
How much? US $5,000 — US $50,000
Cinnabar Foundation — February 28, 2017
Who is it for? Nonprofits that operate effective conservation programs serving Montana or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
What missions do they fund? Missions to preserve and conserve Montana and the greater Yellowstone ecosystem’s clear waters, restored wildlife, wild lands, epic national parks, and sustainable economies.
How much? Up to US $15,000
Harris Foundation — March 1, 2017
Who is it for? Nonprofits and academic institutions.
What missions do they fund? Missions related to the arts, environmental conservation, preventative health care, population issues, and educational programs.
How much? Up to US $6,000
Brainerd Foundation — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits.
What missions do they fund? Missions that aim to inspire the next generation of conservation philanthropists, strengthen emerging conservation leaders and activists, and support the innovation of conservation advocacy organizations.
How much? US $10,000 — US $50,000
Bridgestone — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits, governments, and academic institutions.
What missions do they fund? Missions that support beneficiaries who will benefit from support of education, environment and conservation, and youth development.
How much? Unspecified amount
Ayrshire Foundation — March 15, 2017 (LOI)
Who is it for? Nonprofits, governments, and academic institutions.
What missions do they fund? Missions advancing youth opportunities, science and the environment, healthcare, services for the elderly and disabled, community culture.
How much? US $5,000 — US $500,000
FLUOR — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits, academic institutions, and NGOs.
What missions do they fund? Missions involving education (in particular STEM), social services, community and economic development, and environment.
How much? Unspecified amount
UK Department for Environment, Food, & Rural Affairs — August 10, 2017 4:59am PDT (Pre proposal)
Who is it for? Nonprofits, academic institutions, NGOs, and indigenous groups.
What missions do they fund? DEFRA’s Darwin Initiative supports developing countries to conserve biodiversity and deliver welfare and poverty benefits.
How much? £80,000 — £310,000
Summerlee Foundation — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits.
What missions do they fund? Missions advancing youth opportunities, science and the environment, healthcare, services for the elderly and disabled, community culture.
How much? Unspecified amount
Lawrence Foundation — April 30, 2017
Who is it for? Nonprofits, public schools and libraries.
What missions do they fund? The Lawrence Foundation supports environmental, human services and beyond.
How much? Unspecified
David B Gold Foundation — Rolling deadline
Who is it for? Nonprofits.
What missions do they fund? Missions protecting natural resources, improving the quality of the environment, and promoting environmental stewardship as well as programs that work to reduce toxic emissions and waste, preserve open space, and educate the community about conservation and other environmental issues.
How much? Unspecified amount
Pacific Life Foundation— August 15, 2017
Who is it for? Nonprofits, museums and libraries.
What missions do they fund? Funding supports the protection and preservation of the natural resources of the environment as well as community and civic programs that promote leadership training, civic responsibility, and diversity for young adults.
How much? US $5,000 — US $100,000
Find more opportunities like these on Instrumentl — the place to find grants.
