Environment Grants in Kentucky

77 foundations fund environment programs in Kentucky. 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 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 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 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

$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
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
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
PATAGONIAORG

VENTURA, CA

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$15K

C19National
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
WATER FOUNDATION

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$39M

Median Grant

$60K

C32National
Greenacres Foundation Inc

Cincinnati, OH

Annual Giving

$9.1M

Total Assets

$388.2M

Median Grant

$25K

C32Local
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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