Environment Grants in Ohio

130 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 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 nowRolling / open intake

Environment & Conservation Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

environmentconservationenvironmental education+2 more

Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

General Grantmaking (Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation)

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Affordable housingHealth careAdvanced research+11 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, and demonstrate initiative, commitment, accountability, local involvement, and the ability to sustain the project long term. The foundation prefers projects with broad community impact and strong local support.

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 nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: Varies

Community Grants

From Marion Community Foundation

food accesssheltercommunity development+8 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofits and charities with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status serving Marion County (Ohio). Public schools, governmental entities, colleges and universities, and religious organizations may be eligible if the program has charitable intent. Not awarded to individuals or for-profit organizations.

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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
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
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
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
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.1M

Total Assets

$391.7M

Median Grant

$30K

C600National
REALTY GIFT FUND

SANTA FE, NM

Annual Giving

$13.6M

Total Assets

$13.1M

Median Grant

$27K

C34National
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
POWDER MILL FOUNDATION

YORK, PA

Annual Giving

$11.4M

Total Assets

$146.7M

Median Grant

$30K

C99Local
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS

Montgomery, AL

Annual Giving

$11.1M

Total Assets

$3.1M

Median Grant

$25K

C300Local
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.6M

Total Assets

$576.9M

Median Grant

$20K

C300National
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$783.9M

Median Grant

$50K

C30National
GREEN UMBRELLA

CINCINNATI, OH

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$682K

Median Grant

$74K

C34Local

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