Natural Resources Grants for Nonprofits

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Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

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Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted quarterly on the last Monday in February, May, August, and November.

Upcoming dates: 

  • August 25, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • February 23, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
  • August 24, 2026
  • November 30, 2026
Grant Range:
$100 - $100000

The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Wausau and Marathon County, WI, and the surrounding areas.

These funds support…

B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation

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Application Deadline:

The last Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November, annually

Grant Range:
$500 - $334000
Average Grant:
$29077

The B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the central Wisconsin area.

The Foundation's areas of interest include the following:

  • …

Quartet Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 28, 2026, by 11 a.m.

The Quartet Community Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in the West of England.

The Megawatt Community Energy Fund supports community action on reducing carbon in the…

Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Land Acquisition, Community Impact, and Pathways: Concept papers due July 23, 2026; applications due September 10, 2026
  • Regional Partnerships Initiative: Letters of intent due May 29, 2026; applications due July 22, 2026
  • Conservation Service Corps Grants, RESTORE Colorado, Transaction Cost Assistance Program, and Generation Wild: Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.

The Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) makes investments to help preserve and enhance Colorado's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces.

GOCO's specific focus is in…

Arizona Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 30, 2026

The Arizona Community Foundation supports and collaborates with nonprofit organizations on the front lines working to meet community needs and enhance the shared quality of life throughout Arizona…

Colcom Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: none
Invited applications: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$9000 - $2870000
Average Grant:
$189105

The primary mission of the Colcom Foundation is to foster a sustainable environment to ensure quality of life for all Americans by addressing major causes and consequences of overpopulation and…

Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation's Community Grant Program distributes profits from the operation of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest tenure back into the community through support of…

Squamish Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Squamish community by managing donor funds and distributing grants to local organizations and individuals…

Natural resources are the foundation of both natural ecosystems, and human civilization itself. They encompass all parts of the natural world - forests, lakes, rivers, oceans, soil, the minerals within the earth, and the plants and animals that live in all these places. All our food, air, water and building materials come from nature. And nature has an intangible, but essential cultural and recreational value as well. And yet unsustainable use, climate change and pollution all threaten these natural resources. And this trend is not showing signs of reversing. 

Many nonprofits have made it their mission to focus on the preservation of these valuable natural resources. These nonprofits can only focus on this mission, of course, thanks to the generous donations provided by natural resources grants. These grants can be used for a wide range of initiatives, including the conservation, restoration and protection of essential ecosystems and regions. 

There are many different organizations that provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the Conservation Alliance. 

When drafting a natural resource grant proposal, it's essential to use data to back up your claims. You need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges your nonprofit is looking to address. Your statistics should focus on the particular consumption of natural resources within your region of choice, and the importance of those natural resources to community economies and health. Good places to start looking for this data could include the Environmental Protection Agency or Global Forest Watch.

If you need more information on drafting grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a wide selection of natural resources grants right here, all open for applications.