182 Grants for Climate Change Initiatives & Sustainability

Discover grants for climate change research, sustainability projects, and environmental programs. Find funding to support clean energy development, carbon reduction initiatives, climate resilience planning, and programs that advance long-term environmental protection and societal sustainability.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682
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Grants Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to address climate change. Funding is intended to benefit neighborhoods that have been negatively impacted by climate change. The efforts must have a clear impact on one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219488
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Educational Institutions, and Unions to Red...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, educational institutions, and unions for community projects to reduce air pollution in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including energy efficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227201
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Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia groups and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for programs that bring community members together, spark new connections, and strengthen the places they call home. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228203
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Grants to Massachusetts Agricultural Businesses to Support Adaptation to Climate Change

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural businesses for activities to build resilience to climate change and increase sustainable practices. Funding is intended to enable agricultural operations to make impactful improvements in food safety, environmental sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 214383
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Advance E-Commerce Sustainability ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International climate tech startups to participate in a contest to facilitate the environmental sustainability of a global e-commerce and technology company. Funding areas of interest include lower-carbon fuel solutions, waste opti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228079

Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grant to a Michigan nonprofit organization for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, children, families and seniors, recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 214223

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefi...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, academic institutions, municipalities, and for-profits for capacity-building projects to benefit clean energy businesses from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to help businesses that are underrepresented learn t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219445

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Private Entities to Decarbonize Residential Buildings

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts teams of public and private entities for projects to decarbonize residential buildings. Funding is intended for scalable, replicable, and innovative solutions to reduce costs, such as energy storage solutions, electrical upgrades, weatheriz...

GrantWatch ID#: 227782

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Schools for Projects in Education, Conservation, and Community...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public schools to benefit state residents in the areas of education, community strengthening, climate resiliency, and conservation. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an inquiry form in advance of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167662

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects that Address Contemporary ...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects that address contemporary issues facing state residents. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects of local artists and residents that...

GrantWatch ID#: 169136

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156

Opportunity for USA and International Startups to Participate in a Business Development Progra...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 220124

Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC Nonprofit to Honor Exceptional Work in P...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC nonprofit organization to honor exceptional work impacting the local community. The award recipient will be recognized for outstanding achievements in combating antisemitism, protecting democratic institutions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228007

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, CBOs, and School Di...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts community-based organizations, academic institutions, school districts, trade associations, tribal entities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218640

Grants and In-Kind Services to Massachusetts CBOs, School Districts, IHEs, Businesses, and Wor...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and in-kind services to Massachusetts community-based organizations, education entities, businesses, and workforce growth organizations to expand clean energy training and job opportunities. Funding is intended to support upgrades to equipment infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 218823

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grant to a British Columbia Registered Charity or Qualified Donee to Address Community Issues

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a British Columbia registered charity or qualified donee in eligible regions to address current and emerging community issues. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root cause of complex issues, including poverty, cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 195483

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Published Writers for Stories About the Environment

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International published writers for engaging stories related to the environment. The purpose of funding is to shed light on climate change issues in order to effect policy changes. Eligible topics of interest include extreme weather adap...

GrantWatch ID#: 228289

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Climate Action Initiatives

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and special entities to promote implementation of a climate action plan in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of land use, waste, energy, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220115

Grants to California Schools, Local Governments, and Nonprofits for Green Schoolyards

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to California school campuses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to create environmentally friendly schoolyards in eligible locations. Schoolyard projects should include the installation of natural features, landscaping, planting of trees, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222400

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local C...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities. Eligible programs address youth STEM education and public safety or encourage environmental conservation. Funding is available for local communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 164384

Grants to California Agricultural Operations in Eligible Regions for Projects to Improve Soil ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to California agricultural operations in eligible regions for projects to improve soil health. The purpose of the program is to encourage local farmers and ranchers to adopt improved resource management practices and advance climate change goals. Projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226153

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852

Grants to Florida and New York Nonprofits for Projects to Promote Education, Research, the Art...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida and New York nonprofit organizations for projects to promote education, climate and medical research, the arts, and ethical journalism in eligible regions. Requests for general operating support are welcome. While national and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 216773

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Research Related to the Ecosystem in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students for research related to the ecosystem in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of research-related expenses, including but not limited to supplies, data, travel, materials, and equipment. Proposals wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220782

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Housing, Environment, and Civic Programs

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of the environment, climate justice, civic engagement, and housing. The purpose of funding is to encourage organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166007

Grants to USA Early-Career Scientists in Multiple States for Environmental Research

Deadline: 06/02/26 Conference Date: 05/14/26

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas early-career scientists for environmental research. Applicants must work with a career mentor during the research period. Funding is intended to support research on ecosystem health, including the use o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228744

Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 06/03/26 Conference Date: 05/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and academic institutions for environmental protection projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217318

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies and IHEs to Address and Increase Resilience to Climate Change

Deadline: 06/05/26 Conference Date: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Hampshire state agencies, non-governmental and quasi-governmental organizations, coastal municipalities, and academic institutions in eligible regions to address and increase resilience to climate change. The goal is to ensure the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186090

Grants to Maine Municipal and Tribal Governments for Projects that Address Climate Change

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Maine municipal and tribal governments and unorganized territories for projects that address climate change. Applicants must register for the funding source's program prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that foster resilience to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200155

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Environmental Justice and Community Resilience

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote environmental justice and enhance community resilience in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all local residents live in communities free of environmental hazards and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209593

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote environmental equity and democracy. Funding is intended for place-based solutions and grassroots leadership that help build sustainable, inclusive, resilient communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222926

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Protec...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection and Restoration Projec...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental protection and restoration projects. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: land conservation and use, climate adaptation, water issues, and environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 176103

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, family, environment, and educational opportunities. Organizations must serve the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 226224

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Organizations, Business Improvement Districts, and Associ...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, CBOs, neighborhood organizations, business improvement districts, and associations for projects to promote clean transportation in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 213852

Grants to Oregon Entities to Improve the Capabilities of CBOs Addressing Climate Change

Deadline: 06/22/26 LOI Date: 05/06/26

Grant to Oregon organizations, individuals, firms, teams, and consultants to improve the effectiveness and capabilities of community organizations addressing climate change in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address budget constraints, organizational manage...

GrantWatch ID#: 220515

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments to Prepare for Climate Change Damage

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments to prepare for damage caused by climate change. Funding is intended for several stages of development: pre-planning, data collection, and planning. The purpose of the program is to help reduce greenho...

GrantWatch ID#: 215155

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

Grants to New York government agencies, tribal entities, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Applicants must submit a flood study before a full application. Funding is intended for activities that help to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219532

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Reduce Carbon Emission and Air Pollution

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community projects to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in eligible regions. Applicants must complete a registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 200053

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 213545

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, Agencies, and Businesses in the Climate Tech Sector to Employ F...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, agencies, and start-ups and businesses in the climate tech sector to employ fellows. Funding is intended to provide work experience, training, and mentoring to fellows from disadvantaged communities. Fellowships should advance climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214243

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861