Environment Grants in District of Columbia

270 foundations fund environment programs in District of Columbia. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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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 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $375K

Research Project (RP) Grants

From Brady Education Foundation

Developmental researchEducational researchChildren’s academic, achievement, cognitive, and learning outcomes+4 more

Who can apply: Principal Investigators must be researchers at a public or nonprofit private university or college, or at a large nonprofit research organization with a strong history of high-quality, impactful research. Funding must be through the PI’s home institution. Grants are awarded only to nonprofit organizations, including sponsoring institutions and subcontractors. Projects must be located within the United States and may last no more than three years. Proposals may not include funding for scholarships, capital expenses, program scale-up, or continuing education, except appropriately justified GRA tuition. At least one PI- or co-PI-level team member is expected to represent populations included in the study sample.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Georgia-Pacific Community Grants

From Georgia-Pacific Foundation

EducationSTEMLiteracy+12 more

Who can apply: Organizations working in the funder’s stated pillars may apply; the site references nonprofits, public schools, fire departments, and other community partners. Additional eligibility details are not visible in the provided content.

Open nowCloses Nov 2, 2026Award: $10K – $125K

Cafritz Foundation Grant Program

From Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Arts and humanitiesCommunity servicesChildren, youth and families+11 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations whose work benefits residents of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and aligns with one or more of the Foundation's five funding priorities. The Foundation emphasizes work that advances equity and supports historically underrepresented communities, access to opportunity, and a stronger regional community.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Colcom Foundation Grantmaking Program

From Colcom Foundation

Carrying capacity and population-environment issuesSpecies and biodiversity conservationLand conservation+3 more

Who can apply: Projects must align with Colcom Foundation's funding interests. Organizations submitting a new project that has not previously been funded by the Foundation must first submit a Letter of Inquiry. Full applications require the most recent Form 990, audited financial statements or equivalent, an itemized project budget, and the Foundation's KPI table. National carrying capacity LOIs may be submitted by email.

Open nowCloses Dec 1, 2026Award: $5K – $745K

Environment Program

From Joyce Foundation

Climate solutionsCarbon-free electricityEnergy efficiency+10 more

Who can apply: Supports policy research, development, coalition building, communications, advocacy, implementation, enforcement, and evaluation aligned with the Climate Solutions or Great Lakes & Drinking Water strategies. Prioritizes Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin work; new applicants in Great Lakes and Drinking Water are particularly prioritized when led by people of color. Physical infrastructure, environmental education, local cleanup, basic scientific research, and general operating support for environmental justice organizations are generally not funded.

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Largest Environment in District of Columbia 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
Clean Future Forum Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$18.8M

Total Assets

$20M

Median Grant

$400K

C30National
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational

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