Environment Grants in North Carolina

190 foundations fund environment programs in North Carolina. 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)

The Wilson Foundation Annual Grant Program

From Wilson Foundation C/O Tom Wilson

social serviceseducationhealth+3 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agencies. Preference for North Carolina applicants, especially those located in Iredell County. The Foundation does not fund proposals that call for multi-year obligations or continuing operating budgets.

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 nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)

Competitive Grantmaking — Fall Grant Cycle

From Pisgah Health Foundation

Social determinants of healthAffordable housingFood access / local food systems+5 more

Who can apply: Tax-exempt organizations recognized by the IRS under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), governmental units described in Section 170, and certain public educational institutions. Applicant organizations must be located in or serving Haywood, Madison, or Transylvania counties. Grants are not awarded to endowments, capital campaigns, political activities, individuals, or activities completed before funding is available.

Open nowCloses Oct 30, 2026Award: $10K+

Impact Grants

From Outer Banks Community Foundation

Animal welfareArts and cultureChildren and youth+7 more

Who can apply: Qualifying nonprofit organizations may apply for charitable projects benefiting the Outer Banks. Projects may address any charitable focus area and have no restrictions on scope or focus; applicants should review OBCF grant guidelines and contact staff before applying.

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.

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Largest Environment in North Carolina 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
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
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 CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$52.4M

Total Assets

$919.4M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
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
MULTIPLIER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$63.4M

Median Grant

$47K

C60National
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
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Annual Giving

$21.5M

Total Assets

$52.2M

Median Grant

$18.7M

C30Regional
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

—

C01National
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
THE CHRISTENSEN FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$13.7M

Total Assets

$327.1M

Median Grant

$50K

C30National
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

$51.2M

Median Grant

$25K

C30National
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

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