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 ranging from $500 to $3,000 to Genesee County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, universities, and government agencies to benefit local communities. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is also available for a number of field of interest funds focusing on the program areas of h...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, university, and conservation organizations for conservation programs that protect worldwide habitats and wildlife. Highest priority will go to projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, such as field...

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments to develop, initiate, and implement programs that conserve wildlife and their natural habitat, including species of traditional or tribal cultural importance. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Species that are not to be hunted or fish...

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 available for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that yield an immediate and quantifiable impact on the National Forest S...

Fellowships and grants of $50,000 to USA individual organizational leaders and activists for professional development, support, and coaching, and to strengthen programming. Funding is intended to increase the capacity of activities that promote environmental preservation, civil rights, refugee and immigrant rights, and wom...

An indemnity program is available to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies holding collections on exhibit within the country. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for the coverage of qualifying objects of cultural, educational, scientific, or h...

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 focused on the Declaration of I...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, envir...

Grants to Kalamazoo County, Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit the local community. New applicants or applicants that have not received funding in the last five years should contact the Foundation four to six weeks before the deadline. The Foundation’s fundi...

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pr...

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 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 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 of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico middle school educators to increase environmental and cultural understanding among students. Funding is intended for projects in formal and informal educational settings that prepare students to look after their planet. National Geographic Society funded projects should be...

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 to USA tribal colleges and universities to enhance humanities programming and curricula. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will support the development of new resources, courses, and programs, or the improvement of existing ones. Projects will be organized...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree, for projects on marine biology. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovativ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, local climbing and conservation organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance or preserve climbing access. The purpose of funding is to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously fun...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, religious institutions, veterans organizations, and volunteer fire departments in eligible states for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on the areas of workforce development, education, poverty...

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. Priority wil...

Grants generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...

Grants to Mason County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, governments, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Program areas include arts, education, community development, urban revitalization, environment, health, huma...

Grants ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and churches for a broad range of activities to benefit local communities in the Greater Muskegon County area. An application of intent must be submitted prior to a full proposal. The Community Foundation chart...

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 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 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 to Michigan nonprofits for projects that enhance the lives of residents in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas. Funding is intended for programs that align with the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, community service, and health care. The Foundation seeks to support collaborative, sustaina...

Grants to Michigan organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents of Mecosta County. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, arts and culture, education, community development, environment and conservation, social services, and historical resources. Examples of supported projects inc...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

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...

In-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that are interested in receiving surplus property no longer needed by the federal government. This program distributes property of all types, with the exception of federal government records, certain naval vessels, and land and o...

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 nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities in multiple states for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment. Eligible locations can be found in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kent...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and nonprofit-affiliated individuals for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funding is intended as a quick response for solutions to emerging conservation ...

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, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Consideration will be given to projects related to the following collection types: paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, decorative art...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and secondary and elementary schools for programs in communities where the funding source does business. Programs may fall in the areas of STEM education, especially nontraditional programs; the interaction between people, buildings, and the environment; and local community development. ...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and services that focus on the areas of education and marine conservation. Funding will be provided in the form of cash grants or as in-kind cruise donations to to be used for fundraising purposes.

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools to build sustainable schoolyard gardens to emphasize the values of education, volunteerism, and care for the environment. Funding is intended to foster a culture of giving and partner with local leaders to build stronger, supportive communities. The Foundation invests in p...

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to enhance the Saginaw Bay watershed. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the following focus areas: land use, water resources, wildlife stewardship, agriculture a...