Private Environment Grants

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in northeast and southeast Portland to implement projects that enhance neighborhood safety, appearance, and overall community well-being.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in creating arts and cultural projects that engage and enrich local communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Louisa Counties, Virginia, for projects that enhance education, the environment, community development, digital skills, cultural heritage, and health.

This program provides financial support for small-scale conservation education projects in Ohio, aimed at individuals and organizations that promote awareness and understanding of forest resources and their environmental and economic significance.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations focused on improving early childhood education through literacy, environmental education, and the arts for children aged 0–12.

This scholarship provides financial support to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in agriculture and food systems to help strengthen their communities' food sovereignty and local food systems.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas that focus on education and community development initiatives, particularly for low- to moderate-income populations.

This grant provides funding to small farms and agricultural nonprofits in the U.S. for sustainability projects that benefit the community, with a focus on initiatives led by BIPOC individuals.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers for creating innovative short films that reflect Native cultures and contemporary issues.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that create native plant gardens and landscapes, promoting environmental education and stewardship among young people across the United States.

This program provides funding to local governments and Community Improvement Districts in the Atlanta region for planning studies and transportation projects that create more livable, walkable, and connected communities.

This program provides funding to U.S.-based land trusts for projects that enhance bird conservation on private lands through activities like habitat management, outreach, and monitoring.

This program provides funding to local schools and non-profits in North County to support projects that improve community welfare in areas such as health, wellness, and youth enrichment.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote the well-being of cats and dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and resources to help keep pets with their owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that align with the Foundation's priorities, supporting a range of community-focused initiatives.

This program provides training, technical assistance, and funding to affordable housing organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to help them preserve small- and medium-sized multifamily properties.

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on impactful projects in science, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and the arts, primarily within the Greater Richmond area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico that create outdoor programs for underserved youth, promoting access to nature, environmental education, and career pathways in outdoor recreation.