Grants of $6,000 to USA individual teachers, scholars, and researchers to support scholarly research in the humanities disciplines. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support two months of full-time work and may support recipients’ compensation, travel, and other costs relat...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit institutions and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online several weeks before applying. Funding is ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, colleges, and universities to promote the use of renewable energy technologies that are not yet commonly used in the state. Applicants are requested to contact the Fund before applying. Incentives will be determined on a case-by-case basis for the follo...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations for organizational capacity building projects. Funding is intended for projects that increase the capacity of nonprofits that protect wildlife habitat and natural areas in Illinois. The purpose of this program is to strengthen and ex...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for collaborative initiatives in conservation planning. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to public and private collaborations that identify significant wildlife habitat and natural areas and develo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to purchase land for conservation and restoration purposes. For proposals involving larger purchases or wetlands, contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be given to projects that involve the outright purchase of land. The Foundation ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois K-12 public schools and nonprofits providing educational services for hands-on wind energy programs. Funding is intended to teach students about math, science, technology, and the environment in an experiential way. Specifically, funding is provided to install 1-5 kW wind turbines at Ill...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and local government agencies to install solar thermal systems throughout the state. The Foundation has supported installations that provide clean energy in community centers, fire stations, schools, and other facilities. Projects should: -Complement...

Grants starting at approximately $40,000 to USA and Territories nonprofits, Indian tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers, 55 years and older. Funding is intended for volunteer programs with a focus on the following areas of interest: ed...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that advance environmental protection, promote healthy ocean ecosystems, and improve water quality in all geographical areas. Funding is intended for all types of programs and subject areas, but strong priority will be given to projects that improve water ...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe, and Alaska and Hawaii Natives, to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Recipients will be offered tools, resources, and capital to buil...

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), ...

Grants typically ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 to USA grassroots organizations for programs that preserve the environment. Funding is intended to assist local activist groups in protecting frontline communities and local habitats. Eligible programs will be original, bold, action-directed, and committed to long-term c...

Grants typically ranging between $15,000 and $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that use film and media as part of a campaign tool to promote environmental activism. Funding is intended to support campaigns that inspire audiences to become environmental activists through film and media. P...

Grants typically ranging between $5,000 and $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International environmental nonprofit organizations for programs that protect and restore wild fish and their natural habitats. Funding is intended to support original programs that address the root causes of the problem and provide long-term solutions...

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 ...

Awards of $250 and awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, organizations, and societies affiliated with the Funding Source to recognize outstanding achievements in the conservation of orchids. At least one of the $500 prizes will honor conservation efforts benefiting orchid species native to t...

Fellowships to USA and Japan scholars and professionals to support multidisciplinary research related to topics of global concern. Possible research themes include security, sustainable development, governance and civic participation, and social, cultural, and scientific trends and transformations. The purpose of this pro...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the c...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists, organizations, foundations, museums, and businesses to promote the arts of the Osage Nation and Native American Culture. This program enables Osage artists, as well as Osage-related arts-oriented organizations, to carry out a wide range of arts activities. Priorities for Funding:...

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 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 $100 $2,000 to Ogle County, Illinois nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, libraries, schools, and school districts to encourage recycling and waste reduction. Projects may include source reduction activities, purchasing collection containers and recycling equipment, or promoting waste reduction...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with academic institutions, nonprofit or conservation organizations, or accredited zoos for wildlife conservation efforts. The purpose of this program is to enhance understanding of endangered, threatened, and rare species and their habitats,...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians for projects that sustain culture, knowledge, and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for exhibitions, professional development, educational pr...

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists based at USA institutions for a two-year post-doctoral research program. Eligible scientists may be from any nationality. This fellowship program is intended to strengthen the skills of leading scientists through two years of applied post-doctoral research supplemented by...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that focus on humanitarian support, the environment, children, arts, education, and animal welfare. Preference will be given to those organizations, individuals, and initiatives that will inspire others to get involved, stand the test of time, and will be a manifestation of the Foundat...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit or commercial publishers to help produce or translate scholarly manuscripts addressing the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for manuscripts that are b...

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 starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit, governmental, and school-based libraries to address significant opportunities and challenges in the archival and library fields. Applicants must complete required registrations and submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for institutional capacity building projects at African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is also intended for professional development opportunities for staff...

Grants to USA nonprofits to address environmental issues, specifically the protection of clean drinking water resources, as well as efforts to challenge the development of natural gas use and infrastructure in New York State. Funding is intended for projects that promote enforceable water policies and that advance cleaner ...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal welfare and protection programs, projects, and activities of national interest. Funding is intended to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that lead to systemic change, that help to reduce suffering, and that promote a more compassionate society. T...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to enhance, restore, or protect wetlands, forests, prairies, and habitats for game, fish, and wildlife in Minnesota. Funding may also be used for land acquisitions. Projects must occur on public lands or waters or lands protected ...

Grants to Northern Illinois nonprofits, agencies, institutions of higher education, and religious organizations for programs, projects, or events that will benefit local communities. Funding will be given to programs in the focus areas of education, sustainable communities, health, arts and humanities, human services, and ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities to protect, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and game habitat in metropolitan areas of Minnesota. Eligible projects may focus on wetlands, forests, prairies, and any other habitat. Projects must be located within the 7- county Twin Cities ...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and en...

Grants to Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois nonprofit organizations and schools for activities that benefit the Scott County community. Program areas include economic development, arts and culture, human services, and education. Requests for operational or personnel expenses are considered, but limited to...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and school districts in eligible communities for mentor-based robotics programs and competitions. Pre-authorization is required before applying. Priority is given to teams that demonstrate diversity, such as female-led teams, economically diverse teams, or racially or g...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits, such as community organizations, conservation groups, colleges, universities, and tribal groups, for projects addressing conservation issues in forest management. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving nonprofits, SFI Program Participants, and other stakeholders...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to use artificial intelligence to address current environmental issues. Funding is intended to support projects that develop and deploy open source machine learning models, algorithms, and data sets that directly tackle environmental...

Grants to USA non-land grant agricultural colleges and universities to improve institutional capacity for research, education, extension, and outreach activities related to agriculture, natural resources, food, and human sciences. Required registrations may take up to two weeks to complete. Applications that address the na...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for community development, human services, education, cultural affairs and diversity, and health. The funding source currently operates or has a business interest i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Emphasis is placed on projects that develop new tools to help people engage online.

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. This program offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. National Geographic Society funded projects shoul...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced project leaders for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and measurable results. National Geo...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA teams of scientists, educators institutions, farmers, ranchers, and organizations in multiple North Central states for agricultural research and education projects that lead to sustainable and profitable food and fiber systems. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Funding is intended for species preservation activities, scientific research projects, and conservation education programs.

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA Indigenous-based nonprofit organizations to protect Native lands and water resources against threats to the environment and their cultural vitality. Funding is intended for Native-led actions against unwanted development, incursions, and extractive industries as well as threats to...