These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Alabama, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Live programs funding environment in Alabama that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jun 30, 2026)Award: Varies
Who can apply: Proposals must fit the fund's definition of design arts and its community-building mission. An advisory committee reviews proposals and conducts site visits. Awards are made based on available funds and number of grant-worthy requests.
Vision research infrastructureOphthalmology departmentsCapacity building
Who can apply: Department of Ophthalmology; intended for newly emerging eye research programs and recently appointed department chairs at non-grantee ophthalmology departments at university-connected medical schools.
nature conservancywildlife conservationland preservation+3 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The foundation funds organizations that preserve, care for, and benefit wildlife and the world's natural resources. It gives highest priority to direct conservation and science-based conservation activities. Wildlife rehabilitation not focused on threatened or endangered species will not be funded, and organizations whose primary focus is advocacy or litigation are not funded.
climate and energytoxics and wasteclean water+4 more
Who can apply: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may submit inquiries. The committee does not consider capital projects, easements, local watersheds/conservancies/land trusts, direct legislative lobbying, or international NGOs.
EducationNeighborhood RevitalizationEnvironment & Green Spaces+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. Grants are not made to individuals, for scholarships or individual awards, to individual school classrooms, to private schools, for mission trips or ambassador programs, for individual school programs, for health-related research, or to support fundraising events that are not 100% deductible for charitable purposes. Faith-based organizations may be supported if their programs strongly address the Foundation’s focus areas.
Carrying CapacityLocal EnvironmentLocal Community+5 more
Who can apply: For projects not previously funded by Colcom Foundation. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis; approved LOIs receive an invitation to submit a full Grant Application. Grant applications require a recent 990, recent audited financials or equivalent, itemized project budget, and KPI table.
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