Category Archives: Environmental

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Grants

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offer grant funding to projects in the United States and Canada in:

  • Conserving Wildlife and Habitat
  • Connecting New Audiences to the Outdoors
  • Advocating for Access and Sportsmen’s Rights
  • Supporting Military and Veterans
  • Strengthening Communities in the Missouri Ozarks

Applications are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations
  • Municipalities
  • Public institutions

Applicants must also:

  • Be located in the Missouri Ozarks Region, OR
  • Be located near a Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s, or Tracker Boat Center, OR
  • Propose a project with a national scope

Funding

The application has the following options for request amount:

  • Less than $500
  • $500 to $2,500
  • $2,501 to $10,000
  • More than $10,000

The application has the following options for request type:

  • Support for a project or initiative
  • Support for an event
  • General operating support
  • Capital request for major support

Focus Areas

Conserving Wildlife and Habitat

Projects under this focus area might concentrate on:

  • Species Health through the North American Model of Conservation
  • Habitat Improvement and Restoration
  • Water Quality

Connecting New Audiences to the Outdoors

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Projects under this focus area might concentrate on:

  • Youth and Family Outdoor Adventures
  • Outdoor Skills Training
  • Multicultural Outreach

Advocating for Access and Sportsmen’s Rights

Projects under this focus area might concentrate on:

  • 2nd Amendment Rights
  • Outdoor Recreation Access Issues
  • Conservation Leadership & Advocacy

Supporting Military and Veterans

Projects under this focus area might concentrate on:

  • Caring for men and women in uniform
  • Connecting veterans to the outdoors

Strengthening Communities in the Missouri Ozarks

Projects under this focus area might concentrate on:

  • Health and Wellness
  • Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Initiatives
  • Arts and Quality of Life

World Female Ranger Grant

The World Female Ranger Grant from How Many Elephants supports direct-action, women-focused conservation initiatives.

Applications for up to £2,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to all-female and mixed-gender wildlife ranger teams from anywhere in the world who are empowering women and indigenous communities to protect wildlife and their habitats.

Areas of Interest

Grantmaking areas include:

  • Education
  • Research
  • Training
  • Direct-action conservation
  • Anti-poaching initiatives
  • Community-outreach projects

Temper of the Times Foundation

The Temper of the Times Foundation supports wildland ecosystem advertising campaigns in the United States. Awards are typically $5,000 – $15,000.

Applications are usually due annually on December 15th. In 2024, the 15th is a Sunday, so submissions will be due December 16th.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

  • Producing print, radio, or television ads
  • Buying advertising space or airtime
  • Producing and distributing pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets

Grant funds may not be used for:

  • General operating expenses
  • Staff salaries
  • Producing organization newsletters
  • Membership campaigns

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

  • Ecological importance of issue
  • Timeliness of issue
  • Level of detail and creativity
  • Likely impact
  • Track record of organization

Projects that will have a measurable impact on wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration will receive priority over those that are only educational.

Addax & Oryx Foundation

The Addax & Oryx Foundation is a Swiss-based nonprofit that supports projects to help communities in Africa and the Middle East escape from poverty in a sustainable way. Their efforts are focused on four core areas: Health, Education, Community Development, and the Environment.

Applications for assistance are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed 3-4 times per year. Submitted projects should have a clear beginning and end.

Eligibility

This grant is open to registered nonprofit, nongovernment organizations:

  • With experience and competence in the proposed area of work
  • With a demonstrated ability to effectively use funds
  • Who are working to eradicate the root causes of poverty in Africa and the Middle East
  • Who focus on at least one of the four core areas*
  • Who create a measurable impact
  • Who establish a sustainable operation through empowerment and skill building

*Preference is given to projects that address two or more core areas.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may not be used for:

  • Ongoing programs
  • Religious or faith-based projects, programs, or organizations
  • Research as the project’s sole purpose
  • Professional conventions, conferences, or seminars
  • Travel expenses only
  • Administrative and operating expenses only

Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples

The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples supports Native American led organizations through four grant programs: Community Vitality, the Flicker Fund, Thriving Women, and Land, Water, and Climate.

Applications for $500 – $50,000 are due by December 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT.

Eligibility

Seventh Generation grants are open to federally recognized Tribal Nations and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who:

  • Have 80% or more Indigenous Peoples leadership at the Board of Directors or other decision-making entity, an Indigenous Executive Director or Project leaders, and Indigenous Peoples engaged throughout all aspects of the organization.
  • Are grounded in and led by the Indigenous Peoples who are most impacted by the project.
  • Nurture and center the culture, language, traditional knowledge systems, and healthy lifeways of the Indigenous Peoples involved in the project.

Community Vitality

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Community Vitality projects involve cultural revitalization, knowledge sharing, cultural transmission, and intergenerational kinships. Pathways for culturally grounded practices and social justice include:

  • Traditional wisdom and cultural knowledge
  • Traditional foodways
  • Community-based healing
  • Language revitalization and creative expression

Flicker Fund

The Flicker Fund responds to the critical needs of Indigenous communities vulnerable to the impacts of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Pathways for ensuring Native Peoples thrive include:

  • Basic and urgent health
  • Historic and cultural teachings 
  • Traditional healing practices and remedies

Thriving Women

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Thriving Women supports projects to prevent and address gender oppression, promote matrilineal centered traditional health and coming-of-age ceremonies, and develop the next generation of leaders. Projects focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit (MMIWG2S) are also encouraged.

Pathways for gender and social justice include:

  • Birthkeeping, motherhood, and kinship
  • Honoring the rights of Mother Earth
  • Reclaiming a world without violence against women, girls, and two-spirits
  • Women and girls’ cultural vitality and leadership

Land, Water, and Climate

Land, Water, and Climate grants support traditional land and water stewardship, advance the right of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, protect sacred spaces, and promote climate change adaptation. Pathways to ecological justice include:

  • Climate action for future generations
  • Land back – Water back
  • Renewable energies
  • Sacred places and sacred relationships

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation was founded to improve the lives of other people and the world we live in. They fund projects in four focus areas: Education, Innovation, Health Care, and Community.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed quarterly. Deadlines each year are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • Municipalities
  • Public schools

Preference is given to applicants in Utah.

Focus Areas

Education

  • Promoting education and job training
  • Fostering the arts, including arts education in schools
  • Supporting performing arts organizations
  • Helping young artists

Innovation

  • Protecting and enhancing the environment
  • Advancing work in science, culture, and recreation
  • Developing parks and green spaces
  • Enhancing quality of life for everyone

Health Care

  • Medical research
  • Developing innovative medical technology
  • Easing pain and suffering

Community

  • Promoting community development and security
  • Promoting adequate, affordable housing
  • Helping disenfranchised members of society
  • Providing youth with alternatives to destructive behavior

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

  • A list of the Board of Directors and Officers
  • A copy of the organization’s 501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS (if applicable)
  • The most recent audited financial statement, balance sheet and annual operating budget
  • Relevant pamphlets or brochures
  • At least two letters of support
  • Photographs and/or and 8 1/2 x 11 architect’s rendering for construction or restoration projects

Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program

The Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supports lead reduction projects in disadvantaged communities. Awards will be made in two National Priority Areas: Reduction of Lead Exposure in the Nation’s Drinking Water Systems through Full Lead Service Line Replacements and Treatment Improvements and Reducing Children’s Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Childcare Facilities.

Applications are due by December 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Applicants may submit more than one application, but each application may only address one priority area. There is no cost matching requirement.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • State and municipal governments
  • Interstate and intermunicipal agencies
  • Community water systems
  • Water systems in Native American tribal areas
  • Non-transient, non-community water systems
  • Qualified nonprofit organizations servicing public water systems

Program Objectives

Projects under this program should:

  • Benefit one or more disadvantaged community
  • Benefit a drinking water system with at least one lead action level exceedance within the last three years OR address lead levels in drinking water in schools/childcare facilities
  • Support the Justice40 Initiative

National Priority Areas

National Priority Area One: Reduction of Lead Exposure in the Nation’s Drinking Water Systems through Full Lead Service Line Replacements and Treatment Improvements

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EPA expects to make 2-4 awards of $5 – $10 million for up to four years under this priority area. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Replacing publicly, privately, or jointly-owned lead service lines (including goosenecks, pigtails and/or other lead components) and/or replacing partial lead service line remnants from previous partial replacement efforts.
  • Replacing galvanized pipes downstream of a lead service line.
  • Improving corrosion control to reduce lead in drinking water through installation or re-optimization of corrosion control treatment.
  • Developing and maintaining the drinking water system’s service line inventory to accurately track existing lead service lines and replacements of full or partial lead service lines.
  • Conducting risk mitigation and remediation follow-up monitoring, public education, and related outreach.

National Priority Area Two: Reducing Children’s Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Childcare Facilities

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EPA expects to make 3-5 awards of $2 – $5 million for up to four years under this priority area.

Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Removing or replacing drinking water fixtures, fountains, or outlets determined to be sources of lead in schools and/or childcare facilities’ drinking water.
  • Replacing plumbing materials determined to be sources of lead in schools and/or childcare facilities’ drinking water.
  • Conducting follow-up monitoring, public education, and outreach.
  • Providing filters and replacement cartridges certified to remove lead.


The Earth Prize

The Earth Prize is a global student competition for projects that address environmental issues. Seven regional winners from Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America, and Central and South America will each receive $12,500 and 1 on 1 mentoring with Earth Prize Mentors. Three Mentors, as voted on by participants, and Three Educators of the Year will each receive $2,500.

Registration is open through November 30, 2024 and idea submissions are due by January 31, 2025. Students, teachers, and team leaders must register separately. Teachers and team leaders will create teams through the platform.

Eligibility

This competition is open to students aged 13-19 from anywhere in the world. Students may enter individually or as a team of up to 5 members.

Adult Supervisors and Team Leaders must be teachers or school administrators, unless the students are homeschooled.

Mentors must be enrolled at an institution of higher education.

Timeline

Registration: September 1 – November 30, 2024

After registering, participants will have access to online mentoring and resources to help them put together their application.

Earth Prize Scholars: February 14 – 28, 2025

All submissions that receive an outstanding score based on the evaluation criteria will be recognized as Earth Prize Scholars. Final submissions, including a Pitch Video, from Scholars will be due February 28th.

Regional Winners: March 14 – April 7, 2025

Seven Regional Winners will be chosen to participate in a second round of mentoring and present their project to the Adjudicating Panel with a Live Q & A session. The winners will also be announced on the Earth Prize website and social media.

Public Voting: April 7 – 22, 2025

Public voting will be held to determine the Global Winner, which will be announced during the Earth Prize Awards Ceremony on April 22nd. Three Mentors of the Year and Three Educators of the Year will also be announced.

Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program

Wild Ones supports the use of native plant species for environmentally friendly landscaping through educational resources and grants like the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program.

Grants of $100 – $500 are available for projects in the United States that use native plants or seeds to education youth. Applications are due by November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Public and private schools
  • Nonprofit organizations

Project Examples

Potential projects may include:

  • Rain gardens
  • Pollinator gardens
  • Monarch waystations
  • Tallgrass praries
  • Sensory and natural playgrounds

Application Requirements

All applications must include a sketch or diagram of the proposed garden location as it currently is including:

  • Dimensions
  • Vegetation that will remain in place
  • Existing structures (natural or human-made)
  • Scale
  • Planting conditions (light, soil, and moisture)
  • Orientation

A second sketch or diagram must be included to show what the space will look like after the garden has been planted.

TC Energy Social Impact Programs

The Build Strong and Indigneous Community Legacy programs from TC Energy provide grants to community and Indigenous organizations throughout North America. Awards are made in four focus areas: Safety, Education, Environment, and Resilient Communities. Applications are due by November 8, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Nonprofits
  • Registered charities
  • Associations
  • Municipalities
  • Indigenous groups
  • Social enterprises
  • Foundations

Preference is given to organizations within 20 miles/30 kilometers of their operations, but applications that align with one of their focus areas are also eligible.

Potential Projects

Build Strong

Safety

  • Emergency preparedness
  • Purchasing equipment for first responders
  • Training for first responders

Education

  • Career/job readiness programs
  • STEM programs and equipment
  • Vocational trade programs and equipment

Environment

  • At-risk species protection
  • Land protection
  • Water protection

Resilient Communities

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  • Natural disaster preparedness or response
  • Food security
  • Mental health
  • Energy access
  • Local celebrations

Indigenous Community Legacy

Safety

  • Emergency preparedness
  • Pipeline construction safety
  • First responders
  • Public awareness

Education and Training

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  • Stay in school programs
  • Early childhood development
  • Language and cultural education
  • Trades, safety, and vocational skills training
  • Literacy and numeracy programs
  • Homework and mentoring programs

Environment

  • Youth programs
  • Traditional land use programs
  • Stewardship and conservation
  • Environmental management training programs

Community

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  • Health and wellness
  • Sports and recreation
  • Elders events and support
  • Traditional knowledge transfer
  • Community events and celebrations
  • Culture and language