Environment Grants in Colorado

245 foundations fund environment programs in Colorado. 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 Colorado, 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.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding environment in Colorado that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: Varies

ECO Quality Assistance Dollars (Quality Dollars / Quality Improvement Dollars)

From Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency Dba Early Childhood Options

quality improvementearly childhood educationprofessional development+2 more

Who can apply: Participating community child care providers or home providers in Summit County; must apply through ecConnect and follow Colorado Shines Quality Improvement requirements.

Open nowCloses in 25 days (Dec 7, 2026)Award: Up to $30K

Research Prize

From Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation

AIbuilt environmenthuman agency+6 more

Who can apply: Open to faculty currently teaching at a professionally accredited bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban design, or engineering in the United States. Research must be developed in an institutional studio or seminar, with interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement. SOM Foundation affiliated members, SOM employees, and faculty from previously awarded proposals are ineligible.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $500 – $7K

Ballantine Family Fund Grant Program

From Ballantine Family Fund C/O the Community Found Srvng Swco

Quality of lifeCommunity benefitGeneral operations+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or projects/organizations under the fiscal agency of a 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations must serve Southwest Colorado, primarily Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, or San Juan counties. Individuals and organizations without 501(c)(3) status or a qualifying fiscal sponsor are ineligible. Organizations may receive funding once per calendar year and must complete a Post Grant Report before applying again.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: Varies

General Grantmaking (Operating & Program Grants)

From Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation

EducationEnvironmentSocial services+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations; the foundation cannot grant money to individuals. The majority of giving is in Utah, and most grants go to organizations the foundation has supported in the past. The foundation seeks projects aligned with its core interest areas, especially healthcare-related projects and projects that can address multiple interest areas.

Open nowCloses Jan 31, 2027Award: Varies

Environmental Justice Project (EJP)

From Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation

Environmental justiceEnvironmental equityConservation+2 more

Who can apply: Funding is focused in the Yampa Valley and Routt County, Colorado. The project is influenced by the collective voices of the broader Yampa Valley community and supports equitable environmental practices and policies. CSFF does not fund endowments, sponsorships, or capital campaigns.

Open nowCloses Feb 1, 2027

Reiter Family Foundation Grant Cycles (Themed: Housing & Food Access; Education & Youth; Environment & Conservation)

From Reiter Family Foundation

HousingFood securityEducation+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status. Applicants may submit only one grant proposal per calendar year and must complete reporting requirements if funded.

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Largest Environment in Colorado 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

$82M

Total Assets

$579.1M

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
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
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
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
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 AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$52.6M

Median Grant

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C01National
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

WILMINGTON, DE

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$14M

Median Grant

$200K

C60National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$15.9M

Total Assets

$942.8M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$15.5M

Total Assets

$46.1M

Median Grant

$81K

C27National
CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA

TUMWATER, WA

Annual Giving

$15M

Total Assets

$812K

Median Grant

$25K

C35National

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