150 Grants for Climate Change Initiatives & Sustainability

Discover grants for climate change research, sustainability projects, and environmental programs. Find funding to support clean energy development, carbon reduction initiatives, climate resilience planning, and programs that advance long-term environmental protection and societal sustainability.

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Awards to California Organizations, Teams, and Individuals to Honor Exceptional Efforts to Add...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Awards to California organizations, teams, and individuals in eligible regions to acknowledge exceptional efforts to address climate issues. The award is intended to honor individuals who demonstrate flexibility, leadership, collaboration, impact, and diversity and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217395

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/27/25

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations, nonprofit societies, registered charities, service organizations, and individuals to address needs that affect local residents and communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 160765

Grants and Loans to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Flood Control Infrastructu...

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants and loans to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital projects related to coastal protection and inland flood control infrastructure. Funding is intended for projects to remove or repair outdated and aging seawalls, dams, and levees t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224269

Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities and Tribal Governments for Initiatives to Advance Clima...

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and tribal governments to implement initiatives to advance climate adaptation. The purpose of the program is to enable local communities to adapt to impacts from extreme weather conditions, severe heat, rising sea levels, flooding...

GrantWatch ID#: 224271

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Environmental Issues Resulting from...

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to address environmental issues resulting from climate change in coastal communities. Funding is intended for regional and local initiatives to assess vulnerabilities, conduct plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 224272

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Enhance Coastal Water Qualit...

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes in eligible regions for environmental initiatives related to coastal water quality and habitat. Funding is intended for habitat restoration planning projects and stormwater pollution assessment...

GrantWatch ID#: 224273

Grants to Massachusetts Regional Planning Agencies and Municipalities for Land Development and...

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants to Massachusetts regional planning agencies and municipalities for land development and conservation projects. Funding is intended for zoning and regulation projects to address and reduce the effects of climate change, promote sustainable housing, and enable per...

GrantWatch ID#: 224274

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health and wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities and Counties to Integrate Regional Climate Change Resilien...

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and counties to integrate regional climate change resilience into development planning. Localities are expected to develop regional teams to work together by enhancing the region's comprehension of how climate change impacts must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223446

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life through support of projects and programs that have been designated as priorities for the local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 174574

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the community. Funding areas of interest include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Environmental Projec...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit and registered charitable organizations, community-based groups, faith-based entities, Indigenous groups, schools, and school boards in eligible locations for environmental activities. Funding is intended for educational proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 198479

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes, Indigenous and First Nations Organizations, and Nonp...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to New York Building Owners, Facility Managers, and Property Management Companies to Tr...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to New York building owners, facility managers, and property management companies to help employees apply their classroom training to the operation and management of their facilities. Eligible activities include workshops, virtual training, curriculum developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 216464

Award to USA Graduate Student or Team for a Project Proposal Addressing the Climate Crisis

Deadline: 10/31/25

Award to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to the state of Flo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216874

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to invest in local communities to advance workforce development, develop a sustainable economy, and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 222948

Grants to Illinois Farmers to Implement Different Agricultural Practices that Protect the Soil

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois farmers to adopt and implement different agricultural practices that protect the soil. Funding is intended for the implementation of different tilling practices that reduce erosion, improve soil health, and cost less through reduced man-hours needed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224299

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, NGOs, and Community Groups for Projects that Beautify and Prese...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community groups for projects that beautify and preserve forests. Funding supports projects that focus on making the forests of Manitoba more appealing, productive, expansive, and varied. Projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 148712

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Water Suppliers to Protect Drinking Wa...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, water suppliers, conservation districts, and IHEs to protect drinking water resources. Funding is intended for projects that ensure safe drinking water, including inventories of potential contaminati...

GrantWatch ID#: 162989

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Businesses, and Farmers to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, businesses, and farmers to purchase new equipment to promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended to improve the environment, including the state's air and water quality. Grants may be used to buy equipment that w...

GrantWatch ID#: 192230

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and community organizations for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that align with the annually chosen focus areas. This year's eligible programs are in the sustainability fiel...

GrantWatch ID#: 199347

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprotected ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Technology Acceler...

Deadline: 11/02/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a technology accelerator program. The purpose of the accelerator is to devise climate tech and sustainability solutions and to help startups grow their companies. Participating startups will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 219504

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 11/03/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Canada Charities and Municipalities for Projects That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/03/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada registered charities and municipalities for projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community well-being, accessibility and safety, climate change resilie...

GrantWatch ID#: 223588

Grants to Manitoba Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/03/25

Grants of $5,000 to Manitoba municipalities for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to help communities improve their services and resources. Eligible uses of funds include construction, renovation, and upgrading community assets. Areas of interest i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223596

Grants to Washington Tribal Governments for Projects to Advance Clean Energy Throughout the St...

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants to Washington tribal governments for projects related to green energy and climate change. The purpose of the program is to support the planning, design, and construction of clean energy projects throughout the state. In the current round, funding may be used to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213128

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Municipalities for Environmental Research Pro...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and municipalities for environmental research projects focused on eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205908

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Develop Clean Energy Technologi...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help to reduce emissions within the following sources: building, transportation, agriculture, electrici...

GrantWatch ID#: 209121

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Utilities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/10/25

Grants of $50,000 per year to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and water utilities for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended to increase the state's long-term potable water security through water conservation, recharge, and reuse ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 215318

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Projects in Eligible ...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of land or conservation easements. Priority is for projects that enhance or protect wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213082

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Enh...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Grants to Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions for projects that enhance ecosystem health in eligible regions. Projects should address strategies that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197915

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Schools, and Groups for Environmental Pro...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, private schools, and watershed groups for environmental projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for outreach activities and restoration projects that help to improve water quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 205380

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts, Schools, Nonprofits, Businesses, IHEs and Conservatio...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $30,000, and grants of up to $65,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, businesses, school districts, schools, IHEs, and conservation districts for projects that educate students about the environment. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 163473

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Opportunity for New York Design Firms to Provide Support and Submit Proposals for a Carbon Neu...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Opportunity for New York design firms to provide design support and submit projects for a design competition. The purpose of the competition is to promote the development of multifamily projects that are carbon-neutral, safe, healthy, resilient, and functional. Initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215616

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/17/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth, recreation, environment, social services, equity and diversity, reconciliation, health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163869

Grants to New York Conservation Districts for Projects to Protect the Environment and Strength...

Deadline: 11/17/25

Grants to New York conservation districts for projects that address environmental issues relating to farming. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce the effect of harmful pollutants on the environment, as well as to reduce the effect of climatic change on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176488

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity Building

Deadline: 11/17/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for capacity-building. Funding is intended for activities that enable the staff to work more effectively and efficiently. Activities should provide learning opportunities, encourage skill building, and includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219032

Grants to Minnesota Agencies, Districts, and Water Management Organizations for Planning Proje...

Deadline: 11/20/25 Conference Date: 10/27/25

Grants to Minnesota government agencies, tribal entities, water conservation districts, and water management organizations for planning projects related to water. Funding is intended to reduce flood risks, mitigate risk factors to human health, and build resilience and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218045

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments for Projects to Develop Sustainable Modes...

Deadline: 11/21/25

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments for projects to develop sustainable modes of transportation. The purpose of funding is to help achieve the state's goals for reducing carbon emissions. Grants are available for local and regional projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147231

Grants to Israel and Germany Organizations for Cooperative Projects

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to Israel and Germany organizations for cooperative projects that create a positive societal benefit for both countries. Participants will work together on projects in areas of mutual benefit related to sustainable development. Projects must involve Israeli and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172826

Fellowships to UK and Israel Ph.D. Students and Postdoctoral Researchers for Projects Related ...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Fellowships of up to $3,000 per month to UK and Israel Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers for collaborative research related to sustainable economic development. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration and strengthen connections between resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 206579

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 11/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies collaborating with civil organizations to participate in a training program. The goal of the program is to prepare participants to implement climate-focused policies. Success...

GrantWatch ID#: 209653

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programming

Deadline: 11/30/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223814

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection and Restoration Projec...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental protection and restoration projects. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: land conservation and use, climate adaptation, water issues, and environmental edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176103

Grants to USA Researchers for Research Studies on Public Health and Policies that Impact Lung ...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA researchers affiliated with qualifying research institutions to conduct studies on public health and policies related to lung health. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, air quality, climate change, tobacco control, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192057

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes for Disaster Preparation Efforts

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Virginia local government agencies and Indian tribes to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Funding is intended for programs and activities that reduce the negative impacts of floods, including flooding resulting from climate change. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198850

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Neighborhood Associations for Projects to Promote Sustainable...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and groups of neighborhood households for projects to promote sustainability at the neighborhood level in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small capital projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 211798