Environment Grants in Kentucky

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

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

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

Peoples Bank Foundation Grants

From Peoples Bank Foundation

Community investment and economic developmentYouth and educationHealth and human services+2 more

Who can apply: Requests must come directly from the 501(c)(3) organization seeking the grant; freelance and third-party grant writers are not accepted. Applicants may submit only one application annually. Requests may not be for operating costs, payroll, salaries, or stipends. The funded work must benefit communities in the Peoples Bank footprint.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: $50K – $100K

Indoor Air Award

From American Lung Association

Indoor air qualityHealthy indoor environmentsAir pollution interventions+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and employed by a U.S. not-for-profit institution. Applicants may submit only one application or LOI per review cycle.

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 Feb 15, 2027Award: $25K – $125K

DEED Grants

From American Public Power Association

Energy efficiencyEnvironmentReliability+6 more

Who can apply: Applications are open to DEED member organizations. Public power utilities, joint action agencies, state and regional associations, and federal service contractors that are APPA members are eligible to join DEED.

Open nowCloses Feb 17, 2027Award: Varies

Americas Foundation Grant Program

From Americas Foundation

Animal welfareChild and family welfareFamilies of fallen law enforcement officers and military KIA+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations based in the United States that qualify for public charity status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and address one or more of the Foundation’s stated funding interests. Applicants must submit the IRS determination letter, most recent Form 990, current and prior annual operating budgets, and required program or project budgets where applicable. Organizations that previously received funding must wait two years before submitting another request. The Foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit businesses, unqualified international organizations, private foundations, political lobbying, or indirect costs.

Open nowCloses Apr 30, 2027Award: $5K – $10K

General Grantmaking (June & December grant cycles)

From Lawrence Foundation

EnvironmentHuman ServicesDisaster relief

Who can apply: US-based qualified charitable organizations; nonprofits that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, for-profit businesses, or international organizations without a qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative.

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Largest Environment in Kentucky 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
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$31.7M

Total Assets

$703.6M

Median Grant

$80K

C30ZNational
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational
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
PATAGONIAORG

VENTURA, CA

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$15K

C19National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.9M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
AMERICAN RIVERS INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$40.1M

Median Grant

$21K

C013National
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

LINCOLN, NE

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$136.3M

Median Grant

$38K

C500National
Greenacres Foundation Inc

Cincinnati, OH

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$411.9M

Median Grant

$25K

C32Local
WATER FOUNDATION

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$39M

Median Grant

$60K

C32National
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$7.9M

Total Assets

$520.4M

Median Grant

$30K

C600National
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$7.5M

Total Assets

$641.3M

Median Grant

$12K

C300National
The Partnership Project Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$7.3M

Total Assets

$29.8M

Median Grant

$65K

C01National
SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC

CALABASAS, CA

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$103.2M

Median Grant

$43K

C05National
Climate Justice Alliance

Berkeley, CA

Annual Giving

$5.8M

Total Assets

$4.1M

Median Grant

$40K

C99National
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$5.6M

Total Assets

$15.5M

Median Grant

$26K

C113National
Solutions Project Inc

Oakland, CA

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$28.8M

Median Grant

$30K

C35National
American Forests

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$4.3M

Total Assets

$17M

Median Grant

$32K

C360National

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