Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies for locally-driven marine debris assessment, removal, and prevention projects. Applicants must first submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Required registrations for the final application process may tak...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access an...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes (excluding tribes in Alaska) for planning and inventory development related to brownfield sites. Required registrations may take at least one month to complete prior to submission of the application. Funding is intended to support activities to conduct ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes (other than in Alaska) to clean up contaminated properties. An environmental assessment report is required prior to applying. Moreover, required registrations may take at least one month to complete. Funding is intended to support work performed at brow...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions to eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Funding is intended to support training and technical assistance to improve the management and planning of solid waste sites.

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, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. State applicants must contact state commissions prior to applying, and applicants from South Dakota must contact the Funding Source. Grants are intended to engage...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit institutions, government agencies, and Indian Tribes to preserve audio and video media through digital reformatting. Funding is intended for media that is fragile, time-based, and of scholarly value. Preservation must be done by qualified external serv...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to build community capacity to protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support a range of local partnerships working to enhance water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits, written works, and public programming c...

In-kind grants valued at approximately $4,000 to $6,000 to USA and territories nonprofit and government museums to evaluate operations and prepare for the future. This program offers the following types of assessments: collections stewardship, community and audience engagement, organizational, education and interpretation,...

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...

Award of $1,250 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize and assist outstanding collaborative work in the field of preservation. Preservation projects may be conducted in historical institutions, libraries, or archives. Nominees should demonstrate vision, endorse cooperation, and advocate for the...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs enhancing communities and the environment. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Priority will be given to programs in Vermont and the Northeast, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia but the foundation makes some gra...

Grants to Virginia nonprofits and agencies for specific environmental protection projects that will produce measurable results. Current grant-making priorities include improving water quality and local rivers, innovative land conservation and sustainable land use practices, restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, environmental...

Grants usually ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and colleges for projects and programs that foster the growth of bluegrass music. Funding is intended for cultural, educational, organizational development, literary and media, per...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indian tribes for projects that enhance big-game winter range, migration corridors, and stopover areas located on federal and private land in eligible Western states. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen and sustain populations of mule deer, elk, a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes for the capitalization of loan funds related to the cleanup of brownfields. Registrations required prior to application submission may take at least one month to complete. Funding is intended to support revolving loan programs that provide subgrants and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education to support the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Funding is intended for editions and translations of valuable existing humanities texts that are currently inaccessible or available only in in...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the specialized skills and knowledge needed to maintain vintage cars, trucks...

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 nonprofits, agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and historic properties associated with religious organizations to conserve or preserve historic collections and properties that are nationally significant. Funding is intended for projects that modernize infrastructure and restore trust with local commu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a significant impact on the National Forest System. Projects sh...

Awards to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to recognize exceptional commitment to the care of historic sites, structures, and collections. Nominations must demonstrate the organization’s commitment to collections preservation through research, interpretation, education, scholarship, and public outreach.

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits for advertising campaigns that further the cause of wildland preservation. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to have immediate and measurable on wildland ecosystem restoration and conservation over those that are purely educational.

Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,800 to USA, Canada, and International individuals or teams of two to three people ages 13-24 to present innovative solutions to one of nine global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and submit original ideas. Finalists will be asked to write a one-minute c...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA state historic preservation offices, certified local governments, and tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the inventory, survey, and designation of historic properties and landmarks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Program areas include recreation, youth, and historic or cultural preservation. Funding Focus Areas: Promote Recreation Opportunities in the Communit...

Fellowships of $60,000 per year to USA and territories master's or doctoral program students at U.S. accredited universities for estuary reserve research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research conducted in a research reserve and should be des...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Applicants must gain the sponsorship of a local or state funding source chapter prior to submitting an application.

Grants to Nelson County, Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs. Focus areas may include, but are not limited to, education, human services, environment, health, and community development. Consideration will be given to projects that have a significant potential i...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, educational and environmental agencies, colleges and universities, and noncommercial educational broadcasting agencies for environmental education activities. Applicants are advised that registration required to apply may take at least one month to ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education for humanities programs that serve the general public. Funding is intended to support in-person projects that explore humanities themes in disciplines such as literature, history, ethics, and art history. Funded project...

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple States for preserving, restoring, and protecting the natural environment, as well as strengthening the social fabric and physical landscape of local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to nonprofits in Alabama, Connecticut, ...

Fellowships to USA K-12 teachers to work with leading scientists on conservation research projects. The fellowship is summer outdoor experience that provides teachers with new knowledge and perspective to share with their students. Fellows will participate in collecting data on climate change, ecology, wildlife, and more. ...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government entities, and public charities for programs that enrich the communities of the greater Williamsburg area. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts and culture, senior services, environment and conservation, children and young adults, community health and w...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and IHEs for digital humanities projects. Funding is intended for digital projects at any stage of development from the start-up phase, implementation, and long-term sustainability. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, projects that promote a deeper understan...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and organizations for high-quality projects that focus on Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, history, arts, and culture. Funding is intended for competitive projects that relate to the past, present, or future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture.

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 of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to develop environmental curricula. Funding is intended for holistic environmental curricula development and implementation that incorporate basic ecological principles and problem-solving...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support.

Grants of up to $25,000 to California, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for all types of programs and subject areas that improve conditions in the Ch...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projects. Applications are invited from innovative groups in local communi...

Awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: Sustaining Water Systems, Ensuring Economic Opportunities, ...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities, with an emphasis on the underserved. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The F...

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA and Canada postdoctoral scholars and graduate students to conduct research on Native American ethnohistory, history of studies, and linguistics in the continental US and Canada. Applicants are advised to initiate applications in advance of the deadline to allow time for the submission of lette...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for the development, production, and post-production of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and a broad distribution potential. Proposed films will be judged on historical accuracy, creativity, feasibility, and vision. A...