Environment Grants in Washington

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

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Open nowCloses in 18 days (Aug 30, 2026)Award: Up to $25K

Northwest Community Bank Foundation Grants

From Northwest Community Bank Foundation

EducationYouth developmentEarly childhood education+21 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization that demonstrates significant local impact, have a mission or services aligned with Northwest Community Bank’s areas of focus, and provide services within Northwest Community Bank communities. Municipalities may be considered for programs or expenditures outside the realm of municipal responsibilities. The foundation does not fund political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors, discriminatory organizations, or organizations using a fiscal agent.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Aug 30, 2026)Award: Up to $25K

Northwest Community Bank Foundation — General Grantmaking (Program, Capacity Building, Capital)

From Northwest Community Bank Foundation

Education (youth development, early childhood, financial education, workforce development, women’s empowerment)Safe and Affordable Housing (community development, maintenance/renovation, homebuyer programs, temporary housing/shelter)Basic Human Services (food and nutrition, fuel assistance, domestic violence programs, basic necessity assistance, health services)+1 more

Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3) organizations (municipalities considered in specific circumstances), mission/services aligned with Foundation focus areas, provides services within Northwest Community Bank communities. The Foundation does not fund political organizations/candidates, activities for religious purposes contingent on religious participation, individual endeavors, organizations using a fiscal agent, or other excluded categories listed on the Foundation page.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $15K

Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program

From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund

arborist safetyworker safetytree care industry+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.

Open nowCloses in 21 days (Sep 2, 2026)Award: $2K – $100K

Collective Grants (WaWF)

From Washington Women'S Foundation

Adult Educational OpportunitiesYouth Mental HealthMitigating the Impact of Climate Change+8 more

Who can apply: Organizations serving communities affected by inequity due to race, gender identity, and/or other historically excluded characteristics; organizations must be accountable to the community being served and demonstrate expertise and impact; in later iterations, WaWF focused on organizations reflective of and embedded in the communities they serve.

Open nowCloses in 30 days (Sep 11, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $10K – $40K

District of Columbia Regional Environment

From Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation

Watershed protectionWater qualityHabitat protection+4 more

Who can apply: No grants to individuals or endowment funds. Most grants are restricted and require a 1:1 match and board donor confirmation.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Sustainable Environments Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

ConservationClimate change solutionsSustainability+3 more

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.

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Largest Environment in Washington 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

$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
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
Eagle Foundation

Omaha, NE

Annual Giving

$41.3M

Total Assets

$990.9M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
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
BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$32.3M

Total Assets

$68.8M

Median Grant

$57K

C20Regional
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 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
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

WILMINGTON, DE

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$14M

Median Grant

$200K

C60National
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
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION

MCLEAN, VA

Annual Giving

$13.4M

Total Assets

$166.2M

Median Grant

$100K

C34ZNational

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