August Grants for Environment and Sustainability Work
August brings a tight cluster of deadlines for environmental nonprofits and sustainability-focused groups. If you've been sitting on a project proposal, the next few weeks are the moment to move it forward. The funders below are actively looking for work that ranges from climate action in a single county to faith-based land restoration across the Southeast.
Orange County, NC: Grant for Nonprofits, Public Entities & Small Businesses for Climate Action
Orange County is funding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance climate change mitigation in the region. If you're working on renewable energy, energy efficiency, tree planting, composting, green infrastructure, or other climate-focused initiatives, you're eligible whether you're a nonprofit, public entity, or small business. The deadline is August 7, so this one moves fast. Apply here
USGBC California: Grant for Community Sustainability and Environmental Justice Nonprofits
USGBC-CA is offering $10,000 grants for community-led projects that accelerate sustainability and environmental justice across California. They're looking at three focus areas: resilience, building and occupant health, and conservation innovation. What sets this one apart is that recipients also get technical and strategic support from USGBC-CA's professional network and visibility through their platforms. The deadline is August 10. Apply here
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio: Grant for Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Nonprofits and Community Groups
If your work is rooted in Appalachian Ohio, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is supporting locally driven conservation and environmental stewardship projects. They fund nonprofits, public organizations, and individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor. The grant goes up to $250,000, which is substantial for regional environmental work. The deadline is August 11. Apply here
Georgia Interfaith Power & Light: Matching Grant for Congregational Ecological Restoration Projects
Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is funding ecological restoration on congregational lands. If your congregation is ready to build pollinator gardens, meadow installations, bird sanctuaries, community gardens, tree plantings, food forests, rain gardens, or rain catchment systems, they're offering $1,500 matching grants. This is a strong fit if you have a faith community partner or if your nonprofit works closely with congregations. The deadline is August 15. Apply here
West Virginia Rivers Coalition: Grant for Environmental Justice Grassroots Organizations
West Virginia Rivers Coalition is making small grants to grassroots groups working on environmental justice issues: industrial pollution, clean water, and climate. The grants are $2,500 and they prioritize groups organizing in directly impacted communities with small annual budgets. Funded projects must have a clear advocacy component, whether that's policy influence, community organizing, or civic engagement. The deadline is August 15. Apply here
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light: Matching Grant for Faith Community Land Restoration Projects
Another strong opportunity from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, this matching grant supports faith communities restoring their lands for ecological regeneration, habitat restoration, and biodiversity. Projects like pollinator gardens, tree plantings, rain gardens, and community gardens are all eligible. The $1,500 matching grant is available through August 15. Apply here
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