Environment Grants in Ohio

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

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Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Nov 14, 2026)Award: Varies

Community Grantmaking (Paulding County Area Foundation Grants)

From Paulding County Area Foundation

Community improvementEducationYouth+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must submit a project that the Paulding County Area Foundation considers eligible. The website does not provide complete eligibility criteria; examples of funded projects include community organizations, public entities, conservation organizations, and human-services organizations serving Paulding County.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Nov 16, 2026)Award: Up to $2K

Troy Foundation Quarterly Grants

From Troy Foundation

Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentEducation+4 more

Who can apply: Charitable organizations may apply for projects and programs benefiting Troy residents. Organizations outside the Troy area may be considered if the funded program supports a substantial population within the City of Troy. Complete applications with required supporting documentation are required.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Nov 16, 2026)Award: $0 – $2K

Mini Grants (Projects with budget $2,000 or less)

From Troy Foundation

Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentEducation+6 more

Who can apply: Charitable organizations eligible for the Troy Foundation's General Fund grants may use the Mini Grant process when the overall project budget is $2,000 or less. Funded projects must benefit residents in Troy, Ohio, or a substantial population within the City of Troy.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $745K

Environment Program

From Joyce Foundation

Climate solutionsCarbon-free electricityEnergy efficiency+7 more

Who can apply: Projects must fit the Environment Program's Climate Solutions or Great Lakes & Drinking Water strategies. Work in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota receives the most climate support; water work is concentrated in Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Joyce generally does not fund physical infrastructure, environmental education, local cleanup, basic scientific research, or direct service. It is not currently accepting unsolicited requests for equitable deep-decarbonization policy innovation.

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 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.

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Largest Environment in Ohio 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
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$54.8M

Total Assets

$37.2M

Median Grant

$45K

C013National
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$43.9M

Total Assets

$151.9M

Median Grant

$50K

C30Regional
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 NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational
CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$52.6M

Median Grant

—

C01National
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

WILMINGTON, DE

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$14M

Median Grant

$200K

C60National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$15.9M

Total Assets

$942.8M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
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
REALTY GIFT FUND

SANTA FE, NM

Annual Giving

$13.6M

Total Assets

$13.1M

Median Grant

$27K

C34National
PATAGONIAORG

VENTURA, CA

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$15K

C19National
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS

Montgomery, AL

Annual Giving

$12.8M

Total Assets

$3.9M

Median Grant

$25K

C300Local
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
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$59.1M

Median Grant

$25K

C30National
POWDER MILL FOUNDATION

YORK, PA

Annual Giving

$11.4M

Total Assets

$146.7M

Median Grant

$30K

C99Local

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