97 foundations fund environment programs in Maine. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Maine, 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.
Live programs funding environment in Maine that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: If a project has not been previously funded by Colcom Foundation, submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis. If approved, the applicant is invited to submit a full Grant Application.
From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.
From Maine Community Foundation
Who can apply: Must meet MaineCF eligibility and non-discrimination requirements. Applicants must be organizations eligible under MaineCF guidelines; individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible. Project must be located in Maine, expand access to land and/or water for an underserved geography or population, focus on land return or land for food, and engage the people served in the design, delivery, evaluation, and/or leadership of the work. Organizations without tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor.
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.
From Maine Community Foundation
Who can apply: Supports land acquisitions and easements; grantees in the article were nonprofit land trusts and conservation organizations.
Who can apply: Competitive proposals should show groundbreaking content, broad distribution potential, and social impact; documentary support is very limited.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $151.4M | $432.7M | $66K | C500 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.9M | $560.6M | $50K | C12 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $67.8M | $10.1B | $25K | C32 | National |
| PALLADIUM FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $65.6M | $72.4M | $43K | C342 | Regional |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.8M | $37.2M | $45K | C013 | National |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52.4M | $919.4M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $43.9M | $151.9M | $50K | C30 | Regional |
| MULTIPLIER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $35.8M | $63.4M | $47K | C60 | National |
| THE MARISLA FOUNDATION | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $35.5M | $21.1M | $65K | C30 | National |
| ENERGY ACTION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20M | $29.3M | $50K | C35 | National |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $18.3M | $44.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.7M | $7.3M | $40K | C030 | National |
| THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| THE CHRISTENSEN FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $13.7M | $327.1M | $50K | C30 | National |
| SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $13.2M | $51.2M | $25K | C30 | National |
| PATAGONIAORG | VENTURA, CA | $13.2M | — | $15K | C19 | National |
| NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $11.6M | $136.3M | $38K | C500 | National |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | $10.2M | $97.3M | $15K | C340 | Regional |
| OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $9.5M | $448.3M | $45K | C340 | Regional |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $9.4M | $11.1M | $20K | C30 | National |
| WATER FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9.3M | $39M | $60K | C32 | National |
| United States Endowment for Forestry | Greenville, SC | $9.1M | $292.5M | $67K | C34 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$151.4M
$432.7M
$66K
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$65.6M
$72.4M
$43K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
ARLINGTON, VA
$52.4M
$919.4M
$20K
SACRAMENTO, CA
$43.9M
$151.9M
$50K
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$35.5M
$21.1M
$65K
BEAVERTON, OR
$18.3M
$44.8M
$59K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.7M
$7.3M
$40K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$13.7M
$327.1M
$50K
NEW YORK, NY
$13.2M
$51.2M
$25K
LINCOLN, NE
$11.6M
$136.3M
$38K
NEW YORK, NY
$9.5M
$448.3M
$45K
NEW YORK, NY
$9.4M
$11.1M
$20K
Greenville, SC
$9.1M
$292.5M
$67K
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