Nature Positive Innovation Grant for Environmental Projects
GrantID: 616
Grant Funding Amount Low: $25,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
A regional grant opportunity is available to support community-driven initiatives that advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and local sustainability efforts within designated areas of the western United States. The program allocates up to $500,000 in total funding, distributed through multiple awards, with individual grants typically reaching $100,000 per recipient. Additional funding levels, including smaller awards ranging from $25,000 to $75,000, may be available for planning, pilot projects, or organizational capacity-building activities.
The intent of the funding is to strengthen projects that protect natural resources, improve environmental quality, and enhance community preparedness for environmental and climate-related challenges. Grant funds may be used to support project design, implementation, expansion, or evaluation, as well as collaborative efforts that bring together local organizations and community stakeholders. Priority is generally given to initiatives that benefit underserved or vulnerable populations and demonstrate long-term community impact.
Eligible applicants primarily include nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, educational institutions, and public or tribal entities with a demonstrated mission aligned to environmental or community resilience goals. Small businesses and individual applicants are typically not eligible to receive funding directly, as the program is structured to support organizational and community-wide efforts rather than private or personal activities.
The geographic focus of the grant opportunity is limited to specific service regions within California, including select northern and central areas of the state. Applicants must operate within these regions and propose projects that directly benefit local communities located there. Competitive proposals generally reflect strong local partnerships, clear environmental or resilience outcomes, and measurable benefits tied to community needs.
Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to encourage responsible resource stewardship, foster community resilience, and support sustainable solutions that align environmental priorities with local economic and social well-being.
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