Grant to a USA nonprofit, IHE, commercial organization, or local, Tribal, or state government in an eligible state or Puerto Rico for a long-term estuarine research program. Funding is intended to support the development and administration of a national program that funds extramural collaborative science projects to addres...

Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, designers, and students for designing an energy efficient recreation center on a California university campus. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Grants of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International sea turtle conservation and research programs across the globe. Funding is intended to support scientific research and assessment, education, information-sharing networks, capacity building, and public outreach and behavior change. In 2018, SWOT will award grant...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at $3,000 to US public and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended to teach students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the preservation of plant species. Applicants must be planning a new ga...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit IHEs, government agencies, and hospitals to carry out cooperative research across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Proposals must involve the active cooperation between USA and Israel-based scientists. Prior to the submission of applications, applicants ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for creative initiatives to engage individuals in Jewish experiences and communities throughout North America. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support innovative models for connecting people, especially disen...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, clubs, public authorities, universities, nonprofits, and companies for innovative and sustainable projects that demonstrate existing solutions to environmental problems. Eligible projects are those that focus on energy efficiency, renewable energies, reso...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts. Funding is intended for, but not limited to programs or equipment that will aid in the following types of activities: - Prefire...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies addressing sustainability in solid waste management practices. Applications related to certain topics are required to request approval at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Research topic areas include recycling, waste minimization, conversion t...

Award of $500 to a USA historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, institutional history, historic preservation, cultural resource management, and other ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, social entrepreneurs, and for-profit enterprises for innovative solutions that address global challenges. Applications are invited from smaller or startup-phase organizations that may use funds to field and grow their projects to scale. ...

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for projects that promote partnerships and foster dialogue between the USA and Japan. Funding is intended for projects that explore policy-oriented issues. Emphasis is placed on projects that yield tangible outcomes, as well as effective disse...

Grants averaging between $550 and $2,500 to USA artists, nonprofits, and IHEs for art projects that educate the public on important contemporary issues. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities for various reasons. The Foundation is interested in art p...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or wat...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and for-profit organizations to initiate a plastics recycling program in local communities throughout the country. Funding and technical assistance are intended to support the Funding Source's new innovative progr...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations serving the Washington, DC area to protect, preserve, and sustain built and natural environments, especially those affecting low-income communities. Funding may be used for general operating or program-specific grant requests. Elig...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. The purpose of this program is to respond to policy-related needs as identified by practitioners and experts in the US-Japan policy studies field. The Foundation is open to inno...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land conservation groups, and public riding areas to promote safe and responsible usage of off-highway vehicles. Eligible programs include those that educate the public on the proper use of land for outdoor recreation and practices that protect access to public lands. T...

Awards of $10,000 to USA, territories, and Canada schools, teachers, students, youth groups, companies, and community leaders for exceptional work in preserving the environment. Nominees should be working at a fundamental, grassroots level. Applicants should demonstrate that they have worked to make a difference in protect...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind grants of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofits, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. The top five pro...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Delaware, and Washington, DC nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, community associations, and other organizations for preK-12 environmental education projects. Projects must be within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay...

Award to recognize a USA, Canada, or International individual Jewish leader under the age of 50 who has made a significant, tangible, and positive global impact. Individuals may be nominated for achievements in any field, including the environment, genetics, medical education, public education, humanitarian relief, human r...

Grants to USA and territories state, tribal, and local governments for projects that help diminish or eliminate the risk of repetitive structure damage as a result of flooding. Funds will be provided for flood hazard mitigation projects, plan development, technical assistance, and management costs. Program Overview, Ob...

Grants to USA and territories local and state governments, Tribes, IHEs, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, and councils in eligible regions to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers evaluate their energy efficiency. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The recip...

Grant of $5,000 or grant of $7,000 to a USA individual or couple to steward a land management program in Magdalena, New Mexico. The program will include water conservation and fire control. Free accommodations will be provided to the grant recipient. Grant recipients will live on site in a canyon above the small town o...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationists who have promoted the sustainability of an animal species or group of species with significant long-term scientific impact. The In...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The Foundation’s process is highly compe...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...

Grants to USA Tribal governments and nonprofits and grants to California nonprofits and K-12 schools and school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for community services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, special projects, and economic and community development. San Manu...

Fundraising opportunity for USA nonprofits to host a jazz concert held in honor of their organization or cause. In addition to funds raised through concert ticket sales, recipient organizations will benefit from the opportunity to form new partnerships, gain new sponsorships, and spread publicity and awareness for their ac...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that support arts, culture, and economic and racial justice. Funding is intended for programs that address the Foundation's focus areas, and that have a regional, national, and global impact. In addition to the eligibility criteria, the Foundation suggests that applic...

Grants to Maryland nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies to develop community-scale wind energy resources. Funding will defray the cost of qualifying wind turbine installations on properties throughout the state. Grant amounts will be calculated according to the system size and kW capacity. ​Wind Turbine R...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofits, faith-based organizations, community associations, civic and service groups, and agencies to increase public involvement and awareness in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Projects should engage adult communities (18 and older) and involve vo...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing ...

Grants to USA grassroots organizations working to promote environmental justice and social change. This program supports organizations seeking to further their mission through collaboration and networking with other grassroots organizations. Priority will be given to small, community-based groups seeking to meet face-to-fa...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funds may be used for scientific research, to prepare policy analysis, to support management, or to aid in public co...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, public schools, public libraries, and colleges and universities. The funding source makes grants in two primary areas: (1) to advance science education, and (2) to invest in strengthening communities w...

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for transportation costs related to organizational fundraising. The Foundation seeks to support nonprofits serving the communities in which its customers and employees live and work. Funding consists of donations of complimentary, roundtrip travel to approved organizations f...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the areas of culture, arts, environment, and technology. Within each of these areas, the Foundation places a special emphasis on education. While consideration may be given to proposals in other areas, the Foundation seeks to apply its technological, financial, and h...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, research institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural research that will position the nation at the forefront of global agriculture. Proposals are invited for high-potential research addressing unmet agricultural challenges. This program are...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include education, youth, community development, environment, and the arts. The funding source operates branches in Annapolis, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, and Severna Park. Community Development...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, tribes, and district organizations to develop and implement regional economic development plans and strategies, with an emphasis on economically distressed areas. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, agencies, and libraries in eligible regions for community enhancement projects that improve the quality of life for the communities in which the funding source does business. Eligible requests are those that focus on the core initiatives of children and community, hunger, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for charitable programs and projects that focus on the areas of education, social services, community and economic development, and the environment. The funding source considers requests for operating, program, capital, or endowm...