Toxics and Waste Management Grants for Nonprofits

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The New York Community Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET

The New York Community Trust seeks to create equitable and thriving communities throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, NY.

The Trust is accepting proposals for the New York…

Nature Awards

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Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026

Nature Awards AI for Discovery recognizes applied, AI-powered scientific research that accelerates solutions to major global challenges.

The award is open to research teams using artificial…

Spirit Mountain Community Fund

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Application Deadline:

Small Grants
Letters of inquiry: September 3 and December 5, 2025, and March 6, 2026
Applications: August 12 and November 3, 2025, and January 30 and May 1, 2026

Large Grants
Letters of inquiry: October 1, 2025, and January 5 and April 3, 2026
Applications: August 27 and December 1, 2025, and February 27 and May 29, 2026

Tribal Grants
Letters of inquiry: June 2, 2025
Applications: August 18, 2025

Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.

Grant Range:
$2500 - $100000

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, funded by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, provides support for the health, education, and social needs of Oregonians, primarily those in underserved…

Alabama Transportation Alternatives Program

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The Transportation Alternatives Program, which replaced Alabama's longstanding Transportation Enhancement Program, encompasses a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian…

Global Environmental Education Partnership

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

The mission of the Global Environmental Education Partnership is to create a vibrant and inclusive learning network designed to strengthen environmental education globally to create a more…

Oxfam Pacific

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

Oxfam Pacific focuses on fighting the causes and consequences of poverty to build a fairer future for communities in the Pacific.

The Tipping Point Pacific Grant supports Indigenous,…

Venable Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 1, June 1, and September 1, annually

Average Grant:
$10000

The Venable Foundation is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the communities where the company's clients and professionals work and live, including Los Angeles and San…

Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN): Mining Mini-Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually

The Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN) Mining Mini-Grant Program provides support to communities threatened or adversely affected by mining in the U.S…

Proper management of toxics and toxic waste is critical to both environmental and public health. There is a massive amount of potentially harmful waste to manage, with potentially disastrous results for communities if it is not addressed properly. There are many nonprofits that play a crucial role in this space. But these nonprofits are only able to pursue their mission thanks to the generous funding provided by toxics and waste management grants. 

These grants can be put towards all kinds of initiatives, including hazardous waste collection, recycling programs and community cleanups. There are a variety of organizations that might write these kinds of grants. Traditionally this included federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, including the The 11th Hour Project  and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

When drafting a toxics and waste management grant proposal, it's essential to use statistics and data to back up your claims. You need to make sure that you are outlining a clear issue, and explaining clearly how your nonprofit can deal with this issue. Useful statistics could include waste generation statistics in your region, and demographics on affected populations and health concerns. Good places to start your research can include the EPA or the ATSDR. 

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of toxics and waste management grants right here, all open for applications.