Environment Grants in California

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

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These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in California, 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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Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Grant Application

From Belvedere Foundation

educationcommunity outreachhealthy living+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must have an actual location in Marin County, California and be within 25 miles of the 94920 zip code. Grants must support the foundation's mission of improving the quality of life for Belvedere and Tiburon Peninsula residents. Personal needs are not funded. Matching funding is viewed favorably, especially for projects beyond Belvedere city limits.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Belvedere Community Foundation Grant Program

From Belvedere Foundation

EducationCommunity outreachHealthy living+6 more

Who can apply: Grant recipients must have an actual location in Marin County, California, be within 25 miles of ZIP code 94920, and support the foundation's mission of improving the quality of life for Belvedere and Tiburon Peninsula residents. The foundation does not provide grants for personal needs. Projects outside the greater Tiburon Peninsula area are generally not eligible for multi-year commitments or grants. Applications with matching funding sources are viewed favorably, especially for projects beyond Belvedere city limits.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

General Competitive Grants (Sonora Area Foundation)

From Sonora Area Foundation

Human servicesEducationArts, culture and humanities+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status and not private foundations, or public-sector entities or units of government, primarily serving Tuolumne County residents. Applicants must be nondiscriminatory in hiring and service provision. Informal associations, community groups, and collaboratives must apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor. Grants generally do not support annual fundraising campaigns, endowments, existing financial obligations, private foundations, political or sectarian purposes, or programs primarily serving people outside Tuolumne County.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Competitive Grants (General Grant Program)

From Sonora Area Foundation

Human servicesEducationArts, culture and humanities+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that are not private foundations and primarily serve Tuolumne County residents, or public-sector entities or units of government primarily serving Tuolumne County residents. Applicants must not discriminate in hiring or service provision based on race, national origin, gender, marital status, age, religious beliefs or disability. Informal associations, community groups and collaboratives must apply through an eligible lead organization serving as fiscal sponsor. Grants generally do not support annual fundraising campaigns, endowments, existing financial obligations, political or sectarian purposes, or programs primarily serving people outside Tuolumne County.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 2, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Varies

Decarbonization Modeling of Urban Mobility and the Built Environment

From Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation

ClimateDecarbonizationEnergy transition modeling+2 more

Who can apply: Researchers worldwide are invited to submit expressions of intent focused on urban decarbonization, specifically transportation, buildings, and the infrastructure connecting them. Detailed organizational eligibility criteria are not provided in the supplied content.

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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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