Environment Grants in Massachusetts

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

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Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: Varies

Challenge Grant

From Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund

Vision research infrastructureOphthalmology departmentsCapacity building

Who can apply: Department of Ophthalmology; intended for newly emerging eye research programs and recently appointed department chairs at non-grantee ophthalmology departments at university-connected medical schools.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)

Nature Conservancy & Wildlife Conservation Grants

From Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation

nature conservancywildlife conservationland preservation+3 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The foundation funds organizations that preserve, care for, and benefit wildlife and the world's natural resources. It gives highest priority to direct conservation and science-based conservation activities. Wildlife rehabilitation not focused on threatened or endangered species will not be funded, and organizations whose primary focus is advocacy or litigation are not funded.

Open nowCloses in 14 days (Jul 10, 2026)Award: $25K – $75K

Environment Initiative

From Roy A Hunt Foundation

climate and energytoxics and wasteclean water+4 more

Who can apply: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may submit inquiries. The committee does not consider capital projects, easements, local watersheds/conservancies/land trusts, direct legislative lobbying, or international NGOs.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $0+

Program and Operating Grants

From Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

ArtsBasic NeedsCapacity Building+9 more

Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Worcester, MA service area. Grants may support operating expenses or one-time program costs. Organizations can apply for and receive one grant per year.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Colcom Foundation Grantmaking Program

From Colcom Foundation

Carrying CapacityLocal EnvironmentLocal Community+5 more

Who can apply: For projects not previously funded by Colcom Foundation. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis; approved LOIs receive an invitation to submit a full Grant Application. Grant applications require a recent 990, recent audited financials or equivalent, itemized project budget, and KPI table.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

Cabot Family Charitable Trust (CFCT) — Grant Program

From Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation C/O Gma Foundations

arts and cultureeducation and youth developmentenvironment and conservation+2 more

Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status; benefit Boston and/or contiguous communities; advance one or more of the listed focus areas; not have applied within the last 12 months; current grantees must submit a report by the time of application submission.

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Largest Environment in Massachusetts 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
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$182M

Total Assets

$324.3M

Median Grant

$66K

C500National
Climate Imperative Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Annual Giving

$161.5M

Total Assets

$109.6M

Median Grant

$426K

C12National
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
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 NATURE CONSERVANCY

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$54.1M

Total Assets

$9.5B

Median Grant

$25K

C32National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$52.4M

Total Assets

$919.4M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
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
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
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 ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

WILMINGTON, DE

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$14M

Median Grant

$200K

C60National
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$16.3M

Total Assets

$67.8M

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

$38K

Median Grant

$25K

C35National
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$14.1M

Total Assets

$5.5M

Median Grant

$227K

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