Environment Grants in California

476 foundations fund environment programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

2026 Regional Community Grant Cycle

From Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be located in or directly serve the TTUSD-like regional area and show community benefit in their mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, fee-based enrichment organizations, visiting program organizations, participation scholarships, capital campaigns, events/fundraisers/sponsorships, activities already occurred, regranting, most school-based classroom/field trip requests, or indirect/admin costs and fiscal sponsorship fees above 5-10% unless otherwise negotiated.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies

2025 Trust-Based Community Grantmaking (Community Grants)

From Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+6 more

Who can apply: Nonprofits located in or directly serving the geographic areas generally mirroring TTUSD boundaries, with community benefit demonstrated in mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, and typically does not fund capital campaigns, completed activities, regranting, or most school-based requests.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Carpinteria Fund

From La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation

educationearly childhoodK-12 education+7 more

Who can apply: Tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3); organization must be based in Carpinteria or be a Santa Barbara County organization bringing programs or services to the Carpinteria community. Generally one grant per organization per year; events are generally not funded.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $10K – $50K

Protection of Public Lands, Waters, and Wildlife of the American West

From New-Land Foundation

environmentpublic landswaters+6 more

Who can apply: Qualified tax-exempt domestic organizations only. The foundation often funds smaller, grassroots groups focused on policy reform. It generally does not fund projects in Washington, Oregon, or California, and does not make grants to individuals. Foreign charities are not funded unless previously funded by the foundation and using a U.S. tax-exempt fiscal agent.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $15K

Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program

From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund

arborist safetyworker safetytree care industry+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Sustainable Environments Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

ConservationClimate change solutionsSustainability+3 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.

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Largest Environment in California Foundations

NEW VENTURE FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$359.6M

Total Assets

$624.9M

Median Grant

$120K

C05National
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$236.4M

Total Assets

$106.5M

Median Grant

$100K

C60National
Climate Imperative Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Annual Giving

$161.5M

Total Assets

$109.6M

Median Grant

$426K

C12National
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$151.4M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$66K

C500National
WINDWARD FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$137.7M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$81.9M

Total Assets

$560.6M

Median Grant

$50K

C12National
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$67.8M

Total Assets

$10.1B

Median Grant

$25K

C32National
PALLADIUM FOUNDATION

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$65.6M

Total Assets

$72.4M

Median Grant

$43K

C342Regional
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$54.8M

Total Assets

$37.2M

Median Grant

$45K

C013National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$52.4M

Total Assets

$919.4M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$44.4M

Total Assets

$191.6M

Median Grant

$73K

C300National
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$43.9M

Total Assets

$151.9M

Median Grant

$50K

C30Regional
CATALYST4 INC

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$43M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$4M

C01Regional
Eagle Foundation

Omaha, NE

Annual Giving

$41.3M

Total Assets

$990.9M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
CLIMATE POWER

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$39.3M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$30K

C20National
HOLDFAST TRUST

JACKSON, WY

Annual Giving

$35.9M

Total Assets

$1.4B

Median Grant

$63K

C01National
MULTIPLIER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$63.4M

Median Grant

$47K

C60National
THE MARISLA FOUNDATION

LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Annual Giving

$35.5M

Total Assets

$21.1M

Median Grant

$65K

C30National
BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$32.3M

Total Assets

$68.8M

Median Grant

$57K

C20Regional
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$31.7M

Total Assets

$703.6M

Median Grant

$80K

C30ZNational
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc

KIRKLAND, WA

Annual Giving

$29.5M

Total Assets

$24.5M

Median Grant

$508K

C01National
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Annual Giving

$21.5M

Total Assets

$52.2M

Median Grant

$18.7M

C30Regional
ENERGY ACTION FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$20M

Total Assets

$29.3M

Median Grant

$50K

C35National
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational
CLIMATE POWER EDUCATION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.2M

Total Assets

$537K

Median Grant

$3M

C60Regional

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