The Tiffany & Co. Foundation has been helping preserve the world’s land and seascapes since 2000. Each year they give approximately $6 million to organizations working in their Program Areas: Coral Conservation and Responsible Mining.
Letters of Inquiry are accepted and reviewed on a continual basis. If approved, applicants will be asked to submit additional information. No minimum or maximum award amount is listed, but in 2022 grants ranged from $100,000 to $700,000.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Funded activities may take place anywhere in the world.
Program Areas
Responsible Mining
Goal 1
Remediate areas where small and/or large-scale mining has occurred.
Strategy – Support projects that unite local communities, governments, and businesses to reclaim and remediate mined lands and watersheds
Goal 2
Protect places of natural and historic importance from the threat of mining.
Strategy – Support scientific research, education, and awareness of responsible natural resource management.
Coral Conservation
Goal
Promote the preservation of coral and healthy marine ecosystems.
Strategy 1 – Support research and management strategies to directly work toward saving reef ecosystems
Strategy 2 – Promote education on the importance of coral and marine ecosystems to target groups such as consumers, ocean lovers, and marine tourism companies
Funding is available through this program to increase participation in consumer battery recycling projects. Awards are available in four topic areas with various funding amounts and matching requirements.
Expanding Consumer Participation in Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling Programs
Improving the Economics of Recycling Consumer Electronics Batteries
State and Local Programs for Consumer Electronics Battery Collection, Recycling and Reprocessing
Retailer Programs for Consumer Electronics Battery Collection
Concept papers are required and due through the EERE Exchange by August 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET. Full applications are due by November 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Individuals
State and local governments
Tribal governments
Nonprofit organizations
For profit businesses
Institutions of higher education
Federal research agencies
Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration federally funded research and development centers
Non-Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration federally funded research and development centers
Increase consumer participation in battery recycling programs
Make consumer battery recycling more economical and drive research into new ways to reuse and recycle them
Increase the number of consumer battery recycling programs, including collections site at retailers
Topic Areas
Expanding Consumer Participation in Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling Programs
Recycling spent batteries is an important part of developing domestic sources of materials needed to make new batteries. A lack of awareness of battery recycling programs is a major barrier to reaching the goal of 90% recycling of consumer electronics batteries by 2030.
Projects under this topic area should develop strategies for increasing awareness through education.
DOE anticipates awarding 4-15 grants of $1.3 – 5 million under this topic area. Performance periods will be 24-36 months with no cost share requirement.
Improving the Economics of Recycling Consumer Electronics Batteries
Battery recycling is not currently economical due to logistical and safety concerns. Developing cost effective methods would, however, create clean energy jobs and a domestic supply of materials.
Projects under this topic area may focus on improving methods at any step of the recycling process – collecting, transporting, storing, dismantling, and disposal.
DOE anticipates awarding 5-10 grants of $4 – 8 million under this topic area. Performance periods will be 24-36 months with a 20% cost share requirement.
State and Local Programs for Consumer Electronics Battery Collection, Recycling and Reprocessing
There is a lack of programs for collecting, recycling, and reprocessing batteries necessary to create a domestic source of battery materials. Projects under this topic area should support the establishment and sustainability of programs at the state and local level.
DOE anticipates awarding 20-30 grants of $500,000 – 10 million under this topic area. Performance periods will be 36-60 months with a 50% cost share requirement.
Retailer Programs for Consumer Electronics Battery Collection
Retailers can serve a function similar to state and local governments in the collection of spent batteries. Projects under this topic area should create relationships with retailers to collect, transport, sort, or store spent batteries.
DOE anticipates awarding 2-15 grants of $1 – 7.5 million under this topic area. Performance periods will be 36-60 months with a 50% cost share requirement.
Since 1941, the Scherman Foundation has been involved in philanthropic giving in New York City and across the United States. Currently, they are focusing their efforts on racial justice issues surrounding climate change, democracy, and reproductive health care.
Grants are awarded on a national level in three focus areas: Democracy, Environmental & Climate Justice, and Reproductive Justice. Average award varies by focus area. Letters of Interest are accepted on a continual basis and responses typically take twelve weeks. Approved submissions will receive an invitation and link to the full application.
Awards in this area are generally $75,000 – $150,000 over a two year period for general operating support or specific projects.
To protect the right to vote, build institutions that are more accountable to the public, and address injustice, the Foundation supports organizations working toward:
Protecting, increasing access to, and expanding the right to vote, and ensuring secure and peaceful elections
Awards in this area average $50,000 over a two year period for general operating support or specific projects.
The Foundation is currently focusing on community-based BIPOC groups who are fighting for climate justice. People of color have born the brunt of negative impacts from pollution, climate change, and other types of environmental degradation and are leading the charge to overcome them. Preference is given to organizations in New York City and State, but applications from all U.S. states are welcome.
Awards in this area average $45,000 over a two year period for general operating support or specific projects.
The Foundation supports organizations addressing the disparities in access to reproductive health care based on race, class, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Potential strategies include:
Policy advocacy
Voter engagement
Public education
Leadership development
Legal advocacy
Litigation
Funds may not be used for:
Projects outside the United States
Direct action
Medical research
Research and publications not directly linked to policy outcomes
Sony is dedicated to improving people’s lives by fostering innovation through creativity and technology. Their corporate giving primarily focuses on Art, Culture, Technology, and the Environment, particularly education within those focus areas.
Requests are accepted on a continual basis. No minimum or maximum amount is listed.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Sony does not make donations to:
Partisan political committees, organizations, or candidates
The Clean School Bus Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award $400 million in grant funds to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) alternatives. Children, bus drivers, and other school personnel are exposed to emissions from standard buses with internal combustion engines, increasing their risk of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. This program will accelerate the move to cleaner, healthier options.
The grant is being offered through two sub-programs to meet the diverse needs of school districts across the country. The School District Sub-Program is open to school districts and Tribal entities and the Third Party Sub-Program is open to outside parties serving at least four school districts. Maximum award amount varies by the type of buses to be purchased and whether the applicant meets one or more of the prioritization criteria. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by August 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligibility
School District Sub-Program
This sub-program is open to:
Public school districts
Tribal entities responsible for providing bus service to one or more school funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Disadvantaged communities will be given priority consideration to mitigate environmental justice concerns that have made them more vulnerable to adverse health impacts. These include:
School districts funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
School districts that receive basic support payments for children who live on Native American reservations
Available Funds
There is no cost share requirement, but applicants who can show that they have or intend to leverage other funds will receive additional evaluation points.
Zero Emissions Class 7+
Zero Emissions Class 3-6
Compressed Natural Gas Class 7+
Compressed Natural Gas Class 3-6
Propane Class 7+
Propane Class 3-6
Buses serving school districts that meet one or more prioritization criteria
Up to $395,000*
Up to $315,000*
Up to $45,000
Up to $30,000
Up to $35,000
Up to $30,000
Buses serving school districts that are not prioritized
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation‘s Acres for America is a land conservation program that provides urgent funding for voluntary land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements. Since it was established in 2005, this program has helped to permanently protect over 2 million acres in the United States.
Up to $4 million will be split between 4 – 8 projects in 2023. Pre-proposals are due by May 3 at 11:59 PM ET. Invitations to submit a full proposal will be issued in late May; full proposals will be due by July 12 at 11:59 PM ET. This grant requires a 1:1 match of cash and in-kind donations.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
501(c) nonprofits
State and local government entities
Tribal governments and organizations
Educational institutions
Matching Requirement
Although a 1:1 match is required, successful projects commonly have a match of 5:1 or greater. However, both Federal and non-Federal funds may used. Eligible matching sources includes:
Cash
Contributed goods and services
Volunteer hours
Property
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may only be used to purchase property.
Conservation Criteria
Land acquisitions and conservation easements under this program should address:
Project Scale and Program Priorities – Protect a significant amount of land and address at least one of the program priorities (see below)
National or State Conservation Priority – Projects should be endorsed by federal, state, and local government agencies as well non-profit conservation organizations. Make note of whether the project is part of a larger conservation plan.
Protect Critical Fish and Wildlife Species – Projects should protect endangered species and areas of biodiversity.
Expand Public Access to Nature – Increase access for public outdoor recreation
Benefit Local Economies – Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate local economic benefits
Provide a Range of Ecological Services – Ecological services include conserving drinking water sources, protecting stream flow, and carbon sequestration
Under Threat of Conversion – Is the property in danger of being converted into a different land use?
Projects are also encouraged to engage in Community Impact and Engagement. Ideally, community input should be incorporated into the project design.
Program Priorities
Preferred consideration will be given to projects that address more than one of these priorities.
Conserve critical habitats for birds, fish, plants, and wildlife
Connect existing protected lands and protect migration routes
Provide access for people to enjoy the outdoors
Secure local economies that depend on forestry, ranching, wildlife, and recreation
Pollution prevention or P2 can significantly reduce human exposure to harmful chemicals and the negative health impacts of that exposure. Low income and BIPOC communities are at much more likely to suffer negative environmental effects because they are underrepresented in decision making processes. The Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities program funds projects that provide technical assistance on P2 to businesses in disadvantaged communities.
The Environmental Protection Agency expects to award $8 million in 2023, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Individual awards will range from $100,000 to $800,000 or up to $1.2 million for multi-state or multi-tribal projects. Applications are due by June 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET. No match is required.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
State government entities in the United States and its territories
Federally recognized Native American Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
Any agency or instrumentality of a State or Tribe
Publicly owned and operated colleges and universities
Definitions
Pollution prevention – any practice which reduces the amount of a hazardous substance released into the environment prior to treatment or disposal and which reduces public health hazards associated with those substances
Environmental justice – the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies
Project Requirements
Projects submitted under this program must:
Target disadvantaged communities
Support the EPA’s FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal 7: Ensure Safety of Chemicals for People and the Environment, Objective 7.2: Promote Pollution Prevention
Develop at least one P2 case study on novel approaches to address environmental and human health concerns in disadvantaged communities
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to develop partnerships to better deliver P2 technical assistance. Potential partners can be found through the EPA’s P2 Technical Assistance Resources.
Tools
There are multiple tools that may be useful in identifying target communities. These include:
Quadratec has been a leader in the field of Jeep parts and accessories since 1990. Their company was built on a love of Jeeps and outdoor recreation and as nature lovers, they feel it’s their responsibility to help preserve the environment for future outdoor enthusiasts.
To meet this goal, they started the Quadratec Cares ‘Energize The Environment’ Grant Program in 2017. Through this program, they award two $3,500 grants each year to projects that will benefit the environment. The deadline for the Fall Round of grants is June 30th each year and the deadline for the Spring Round is October 30th.
Eligibility
This grant is open to any person or organization in the United States that wants to improve the environment and has an idea for how to do it.
Allowable Expenses
Quadratec does not specify what types of projects or expenses are permitted under this grant. Example projects include:
Trail building or restoration
Park beautification
Litter prevention programs
Sustainable Land Management projects
Community educational programs
Youth engagement programs
Application Process
Applicants should write 1,000 – 1,600 word essay describing
Themselves or their organization
What motivates them to do this work
Their goal
How this grant will be used to achieve that goal
Essays should be emailed as a PDF or Word document to grants@quadratec.com. Winners will be notified within 20 days of the close of the application window for that Round.
Jeff Lawrence and Diane Troth established The Lawrence Foundation in 2000 to support causes related to the environment, human services, and other issues. Since then, they have awarded 775 grants worth over $5.8 million.
Grants typically range from $5,000 – $10,000 and they make around 20 awards per grant cycle. Funding is given for one year projects, but grantees may apply every year. Applications are due at 11:59 PM CT on April 30 or October 31 through Common Grant Application. All applicants will be notified whether they have been funded or not and best efforts are made to issue checks by June 30 or December 31.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
Nonprofit organizations headquartered in the United States (programs may be carried out internationally)
Public schools in the United States
Libraries in the United States
Focus Areas
The Foundation was established to support environmental and human services organizations. They have also funded disaster relief programs and are open to other types of projects
Allowable Costs
Grants are described as ‘unrestricted’ and funding is available for projects, programming, and general operating costs. They also see spending 50% of the award on indirect expenses as acceptable.
However, they do have a list of activities that they generally don’t fund. These include:
Music programs, including instruments
Garden programs. including equipment
Performing arts programs
Physical education or recreational programs
Computers and software
Audiovisual equipment
Production of videos or other promotional materials
