Environment Grants in Illinois

186 foundations fund environment programs in Illinois. 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 9 days (Oct 6, 2026)Award: $1K – $7K

Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership

From Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Economic developmentWorkforce developmentEntrepreneurship+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations contributing to economic development or community leadership in Coles County, or organizations developing programs on behalf of others.

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 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Direct Grants (Pella Rolscreen Foundation Grants)

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

EducationCommunity bettermentCivic development+3 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public nonprofits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants may apply. Grants are primarily made to organizations that exist in or serve communities where Pella team members reside. Requests to individuals are not eligible except through approved scholarship programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 20, 2026

Strengthening Learning Environments for Equity

From Mcdougal Family Foundation

EducationHigh-school learning environmentsEducational equity+2 more

Who can apply: Priority is given to organizations and schools working in high schools serving high percentages of African American, Latinx, and low-income students; building school capacity to sustain new practices or policies; developing innovative approaches; working across multiple schools; and assessing and documenting improvements in student academic outcomes. Grants are not available for endowments or capital projects, debt or deficit reduction, religious or political purposes, or student enrichment and student-focused work.

Open nowCloses Nov 20, 2026

Strengthening Learning Environments for Equity (Education)

From Mcdougal Family Foundation

educationequityschool improvement+2 more

Who can apply: Prioritizes organizations and schools that work in high schools serving high percentages of African American, Latinx, and low-income students; build ongoing capacity for change; develop innovative approaches; work in multiple schools; assess and document outcomes; and monitor effectiveness.

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Largest Environment in Illinois 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
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
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

KIRKLAND, WA

Annual Giving

$50M

Total Assets

$380.6M

Median Grant

$50M

C35Regional
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
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
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
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 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

$38K

Median Grant

$25K

C35National

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