Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches for community benefit initiatives in Northwest Ottawa County or the greater West Michigan region. A letter of inquiry is due on February 21, 2018. Funding areas include arts and culture, economic and community betterment...

Fellowships providing $70,000 annually to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out postdoctoral research at IHEs and other nonprofit research institutions. This application is open to Canadian scholars for fellowships at Canadian or international institutions, and to international scholars seeking fellowships a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan government agencies, nonprofits, school districts, and tribal governments for support and technical assistance in enhancing their community forests. Eligible activities include: management and planning, education and training, tree planting, and Arbor Day celebrations. All tree planting ...

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. New applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry as a preliminary step before ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry or contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support a quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, ...

Grants to USA state, local, and tribal government agencies for comprehensive programs that identify and remediate hazards related to lead-based paint in rental units and owner-occupied housing. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Healthy Homes Supplemental ...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Grants to USA IHEs, state agricultural research stations, other research organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals for research addressing agricultural resilience and sustainability. Proposals should advance knowledge of the plant’s food, energy, ...

Grants to Allendale, Michigan nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational and religious institutions to benefit the local community. Prospective applicants must contact the Foundation prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of Arts and Culture, Ec...

Grants to Michigan nonprofits in the Coopersville area for programs that focus on environment, arts and culture, education, economic and community betterment, and health and human services. Interested parties must contact program staff before applying. Funding also supports units of government, educational institutions, an...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

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...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofits, churches, schools, and agencies in Oceana County for programs in the areas of arts, community development, health and human services, and education. Applicants must first submit an application of intent. Funding is also available for emerging community needs, and other areas, ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to nonprofits in USA and Canada and their federally recognized territories to support programs that save native species and wild ecosystems. Funding may be used for public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and development of citizen science. The Fund for Wild Nature supports biocentric goals that...

Grants to Charlevoix County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must obtain staff approval prior to applying. Grants will support activities in the areas of education, arts and culture, community and economic dev...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Emmet County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, state agencies, and municipalities for programs that will enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants should contact the Foundation before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of loc...

Grants ranging between $100 to $1,500 to Mackinac Island, Michigan nonprofits and agencies for projects that focus on arts and humanities, education, social service, youth, community enrichment, environmental awareness and protection, health and wellness, or the horse tradition on Mackinac Island. The Foundation is dedicat...

Grants of $300 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to continue the use of herbs in elementary education. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are appropriate for ch...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants starting at $1,000 to Battle Creek area, Michigan nonprofit organizations and resident-led groups for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, and community enrichment. Projects and programs should positively impact the quality of life of area residents. The ...

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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and other experts representing eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects to address security across a broad range of sectors. This program focuses on current security challenges, including cyber security, environmental concerns, terrorism, defense...

Grants to Roscommon County, Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations and schools for community benefit and youth programs. Funding is intended for the areas of education, environment, healthcare, human services, recreation, arts and culture, and public benefit. Projects that demonstrate collabora...

Grants to Michigan organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents of Mecosta County. Programs may fall in the areas of health, arts and culture, education, community development, environment and conservation, social services, and historical resources. Examples of supported projects include playground improv...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals 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/or measurable results.

Grants to USA colleges and universities to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will primarily teach undergraduate classes in their discipline of expertise. The purpose of this program is to bring international representatives to enhance the curriculum, campuses, and host communities. ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Fellowships starting at $30,000 to USA individuals to work on projects that incorporate food, the outdoors, and the environment into Jewish communal service. The fellowships are made up of intensive training seminars, professional placements, mentors and professional development, and educator certifications. JOFEE Fello...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational and advocacy programs that address the conservation and preservation of natural resources, growth and development of agriculture and community food systems, and protection and presentation of expressions of America's heritage. Some limited technical assistance ...

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...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. The funding source concentrates its community support the priority areas of conservation and the environment, early childhood education (birth to five years), empowe...

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants starting at $50,000 to Midland County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational nonprofits, and government agencies for a broad range of activities that benefit the local community. Applicants are required to contact the program officer before submitting an application. The Midla...

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 starting at $10,000 to USA teams of scientists, farmers, ranchers, institutions, organizations, and educators in multiple Midwestern States for agricultural research and education projects that lead to sustainable and profitable systems. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, M...

In-Kind Grants of $200 in the form of gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended for youth to identify and address a priority community need through a service campaign for animals, people, or the environment. Successful Roots &...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an educational givin...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind grants valued at up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address local community needs where the Funding Source operates. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to address local issues, commit to fostering community development, and a...

Grants starting at $300 to Homer area, Michigan nonprofits for programs in education, health, human services, arts and culture, youth, and community development. Funding is intended to support creative and innovative projects that promote the educational, environmental, recreational, and cultural development of the Homer...

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 of up to $750 to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic certification. Qualifying producers may request reimbursement on paid certification costs from their state agency. Categories eligible for reimbursement include organic certification of livestock, crops, and wil...

Matching grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses for the purchase of new playground systems for local communities. The goal of this grant program is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the ...