Open Funding Opportunities:

​Honda Funding Opportunity

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation are accepting applications for their 2027 funding cycle from nonprofits and schools running high-impact programs in four pillar areas: Education, Environment, Mobility, and Traffic Safety. Requests can range from $25,000 to $100,000, and funding primarily goes to organizations with annual operating budgets over $500,000. 

Deadline: October 31, 2026

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Science for Nature and People Partnership

SNAPP is a global collaboration between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) advancing evidence-based, scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges at the intersection of nature conservation, sustainable development, and human well-being. Each year, SNAPP provides up to US $1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups. The SNAPP approach is based in collaborative science and encourages proposal development that is co-designed by a wide variety of stakeholders, sectors, and administrative levels.

Proposed working groups are led by 2-3 Principal Investigators (PIs) from separate organizations and sectors, composed of 12-15 members from a diversity of non-profit, academic, tribal, community, government or mission-driven entities. Novel trans-sectoral collaborations that include local leadership are highly encouraged. Groups engage a full time research fellow and convene 2-3 times in person over a 24-month period. Between convenings, members collaborate remotely; work with long-term implementation partners; identify emerging opportunities for tangible, lasting change; develop and test tools and products; and publish research. 

The most successful proposals will include:

• Developing Future Conservation Science Leaders: capacity development for interdisciplinary science-to-action Research Fellows

• Visionary, Cross-Sectoral Science: inter-organizational collaboration that would not have happened in the absence of SNAPP funds

• High Impact Research: research outputs (papers, reports, scientific findings, information provided to decision-makers)

Accepting Required Concept Notes September 14, 2026 to November 2, 2026

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2027 Global Climate Challenge | MIT Solve

MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that harness technology to address human-focused and difficult-to-solve aspects of the climate crisis, particularly solutions that:

• Shape low-carbon, climate-resilient cities through better construction and retrofitting, inclusive mobility, and more circular materials

• Protect people, livelihoods, and essential services from extreme heat, floods, drought, wildfire, or other climate hazards through infrastructure design, resilient water and cooling systems, or risk management approaches

• Transform agrifood systems to be climate-resilient, low-emission, or nature-positive, including through stronger regional supply chains

• Restore and sustainably use ocean and coastal systems, including fisheries, coastal protection, or renewable energy

Solver teams receive an average of $40k each following selection and they will continue to be eligible for funding opportunities during their program year and beyond.

Deadline: November 2, 2026

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NCDEQ Resilient Coastal Communities Program Phases 3 and 4 

The RCCP was established to help North Carolina’s coastal communities address flooding, storms and other coastal hazards through a locally driven process. The program offers participating communities technical assistance and funding to identify vulnerabilities, develop resilience strategies and advance projects that address local priorities.

Phase 3 grant funding supports the engineering, design and permitting of priority resilience projects that communities identify. Funding may also be considered for proposals to develop ordinances or policies that strengthen community resilience. Phase 4 grant funding supports the construction and implementation of projects that reduce risks to critical assets, people and property from coastal hazards such as flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge. County and municipal governments, as well as federally and state-recognized tribes, within the 20 Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) counties may apply. Eligible applicants must have completed Phases 1 and 2 of the RCCP, or an equivalent process, and the proposed project must have been identified as a priority project for the community. 

Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.

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Easement Restoration and Stewardship, United States Department of Agriculture

The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Floodplain Easement (FPE) component of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP). The types of work available through this opportunity fall into three primary categories: 1) restoration of wetland and floodplain easements; 2) stewardship of wetland and floodplain easements, and 3) onsite and offsite assessment of easement conditions. 

Deadline: November 19, 2026

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Climate Smart Communities Initiative

CSCI provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in U.S. communities that are highly vulnerable to climate change. CSCI anticipates awarding 16–20 grants in the 2027 cycle. Grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000 based on the proposed scope of work. Funding is prioritized for communities with historically disinvested populations at increased risk of climate-related impacts. The 12-month grant period will begin in July 2027. LOIs must include at least one of each of these three partners: U.S. Community-Based Organization, U.S. Local/Regional Government, and Adaptation Practitioner. A subset of applicants will be invited to submit a full application due in February 2027. Applicants invited to submit a full application will be notified by the end of 2026.

Letter of Intent Deadline: November 20, 2026

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NC Office of State Budget and Management Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program 

This grant program is designed to assist local governments, federally recognized tribes, and volunteer fire departments to repair, renovate, or replace infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. Projects will be prioritized for local government units with populations of 250,000 or fewer (based on the State Demographer’s  2023 Certified County Population Estimates) and unincorporated areas that suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene. 

Deadline: November 23, 2026

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Disaster Relief Fund Grants, North Carolina Community Foundation

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund is seeking applications from charitable organizations working to foster more prepared and resilient communities in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Through the WNC Prepared and Resilient Communities Grant Program, NCCF aims to support efforts that build the ability of Helene-impacted communities to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to disasters in a timely manner.

Preference will be given to applicants supporting preparedness and resilience in the most severely impacted counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey.

Deadline: December 14, 2026

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Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management, NOAA

NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art information and products to advance the use of natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection through one or more of the following focal areas: public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, or improved sediment management. This short-term investment supports research teams that include regional users to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective cross-sector implementation that advances long-term flood and storm preparedness capacity that is led by states and localities. If funds are available for this program, one to six projects are expected to be supported for up to four years in duration, with an approximate annual budget for each project up to $500,000, not to exceed $2,000,000 per project. 

Deadline:  Feb 12, 2027

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Applications accepted on a rolling basis: ​​​​

Bonnell Cove Foundation 

Grants Relating to Safety At Sea: Supporting projects which complement the safe operation of boats, both sail and power.

Grants Relating to the Environment of the Sea: Supporting projects intended to increase our understanding of the factors affecting the marine environment both natural and man-made and the best ways to minimize adverse impacts associated with small boat operations.

Grants are generally limited to approximately to $10,000 or less. 

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Catalyst - Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange (Technical Assistance) 

THE CATALYST PROGRAM seeks to help local governments in the early stages of developing a GSI program jumpstart their efforts. It involves:

• Travel by an experienced Exchange member-practitioner team to the  jurisdiction to meet with staff and constituents to assess the local government’s GSI program;

• Developing a menu of projects that will advance the local government’s GSI program; and

• A free-year of membership in the  Exchange, whereby the local government will work virtually with  the practitioner team in peer learning  sessions on one or more of the  projects.

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Civic Foundation 

The Civic Foundation awards grants to small, local nonprofits committed to North Carolinians with the goal of making a deeper impact on community-based charities that meet specific needs of their neighbors. They focus on areas of health care, housing, human services and hunger. Up to $25,000 may be awarded each quarter.

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Community Navigator Project | First Nations Development Institute 

First Nations is partnering with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service) to serve as a Community Navigator. In this role, First Nations supports Tribes and Native-led organizations engaging in federal funding opportunities. As a Community Navigator, First Nations is providing: 

Technical Assistance: First Nations provides technical assistance to support Tribal-led forestry. Through this support, Tribes may access one-on-one guidance and consultation related to capacity support and Forest Service funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Community Wildlife Defense Grant, Wood Innovations, and Good Neighbor Authority programs.  

Capacity Support Grants (up to $50,000) : These grants support capacity building to engage in Forest Service funding opportunities. Tribes can apply for up to $50,000 to support activities such as strategic planning, grant writing, feasibility assessment, conservation planning, and more. 

 

Community Disaster Resilience Fund (Spin Global)

The Community Disaster Resilience Fund exists to mobilize private capital towards public benefit projects that significantly reduce exposure to threats and hazards while increasing economic opportunities, especially for underserved and historically marginalized populations. 

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Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

This foundation funds early-stage projects that focus on social impact and environmental problems.

The Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities across the globe by supporting scalable, innovative, and impact-first solutions that leverage existing systems and stakeholders. DRK provides up to $300,000 USD in either unrestricted grant funding or investment capital over a three-year period. 

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Duke Energy Foundation Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding. The foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less throughout the year on a rolling basis for the following focus areas: Vibrant Economies, Climate Resiliency, Opportunity and Inclusion.

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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, USDA (Rolling Applications) 

This program helps eligible communities prepare for, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.  Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, including Tribal lands and colonias in eligible areas may apply. The area must have a median household income less than the state’s median household income for non-metropolitan areas.

Water source grants can be used to construct a water source, intake or treatment facility. The maximum amount for water source grants is $1 million.

Water distribution systems grants can be used to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, perform water line maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply, or purchase or maintain water storage tanks. 

The maximum amount for the distribution systems grant is $150,000.

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Environment Reporting Grants 

The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. We encourage freelance and staff journalists with ambitious enterprise and strong in-depth reporting ideas to apply for Pulitzer Center support to cover the intersection of labor and climate in their communities. 

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Georgia-Pacific Grant

We use our Four E focus areas (Education, Enrichment of Community, Entrepreneurship and Environment) as guideposts for giving in ways that strengthen our communities. 

Investment Priorities:

• Aligns with GP's mission and values

• Aligns with GP's Four E focus areas

• Serves communities where GP has manufacturing facilities

• Creates value by improving long-term well-being and sustainability of GP communities

Charitable contribution requests are reviewed on a rolling cycle throughout the calendar year. Due to limited funding at year-end, submission by October 31 is encouraged.

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Glenn W. Bailey Foundation: Grant funding for projects that support educational opportunities for STEM learning (including college/university programs) and “innovative environmental projects.” 

Accepts Letters of Intent on a monthly basis. 

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Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants - State Farm®

State Farm commits funding to build safer, stronger and better-educated communities in three areas: Safety (auto safety, home safety, disaster preparedness and mitigation, disaster recovery), Community Development, and Education. 

Charitable contributions may be awarded to:

• Educational institutions

• Municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with the State Farm charitable focus

• 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations

• 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies

State Farm charitable funding is offered through an invitation only process each year.

If you did not receive an invitation, support requests for programs that meet grant focus areas can be submitted here.

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Harris and Frances Block Foundation Grants

The Block Foundation supports small grassroots not-for-profit organizations with grants that work to foster just and sustainable communities. We focus our grantmaking in the geographical locations of our Board of Trustees: Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City. We make grants that are large and small, not exceeding $35,000.

Topics: 

Environmental Issues (Environmental Education and Environmental Justice)

Food and farm initiatives

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​Indigenous Power & Light Fund

The Indigenous Power & Light Fund was created to help Tribal leaders address one of the most critical challenges facing Native communities: reliable, affordable, and sovereign energy. If your Tribe is facing exorbitant energy costs, unreliable power, or critical infrastructure gaps — or needs immediate capital to complete a clean energy project —the fund provides rapid-response grants and loans, with a streamlined process designed to deliver timely support, strengthen Tribal control, and position your Nation for long-term energy sovereignty and resilience. 

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Justice Fund for Disaster Relief and Renewal, Southern Partners Fund 

SPF’s Justice Fund for Disaster Relief and Renewal helps rural communities use redevelopment as an opportunity to convert a disaster into a launchpad for racial and economic equity. COVID-19 and all of the recent natural disasters that have plagued the rural South have presented continued opportunities for this type of renewal, and SPF urges organizations in need of disaster relief that meet the foundation’s general eligibility criteria to apply for a JFDRR grant.

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Kroger Foundation

We generally support programs and causes aligned with Zero Hunger/Zero Waste and these areas of focus: Hunger Relief, Sustainability, Health & nutrition, Disaster Relief, Diversity & inclusion, and Education & youth development.

Before requesting support, please refer to our Giving Guidelines. Please note that foundation grants are processed quarterly with the following application deadlines: 04/03/2026, 06/26/2026, 09/18/2026 & 12/04/2026.

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Lawrence Foundation

The foundation makes grants to US based qualified charitable organizations that address the following areas of interest: 

• Environment (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world),

• Human Services

• Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the US or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis),

• Other (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world).

Grants typically range between $5,000 - $10,000. The foundation has two grant cycles: June and December. A completed application must be submitted online, using the Common Grant Application, by midnight (23:59:59) Central Time (CT) on either April 30 or October 31.​

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Making the Shade Program, Georgia Forestry Commission 

The Making the Shade program provides grant funding to create healthier, shaded playground areas on elementary school campuses in Georgia. This funding (up to $10,000) is available to elementary schools, PTAs, neighborhood associations, and community groups. In addition, GFC’s Community Foresters help with species selection, location, planting, and maintenance education.

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Nathan Cummings Foundation 

Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is now welcoming proposals for partnerships via our Letters of Inquiry (LOI) portals year-round. We want to learn from, work with, and support organizations that share our commitment to advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).  NCF offers two types of funding opportunities: grants and program-related investments (PRIs). Successful grant and PRI proposals will align with NCF’s interconnected goals of REEJ, with a particular interest in work taking place in the U.S. South. Most of our grants range from about $50,000 – $250,000. We anticipate most PRIs will range from $250,000 to $750,000, typically to be repaid within three to seven years.

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Norfolk Southern 

Applications for Community Disaster Relief grants are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network. The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster. The In-Kind Donation grant program does not have a deadline to apply and is open year-round.

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Publix Charities

Publix Super Markets Charities supports various types of nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast with a primary focus on helping youth, promoting education, alleviating hunger, and reducing homelessness.

• Requests related to hunger relief programs must be submitted from March 1 to April 30 for a September decision and announcement. 

• Requests related to housing and shelter programs must be submitted from July 1 to August 31 for an end-of-year decision and announcement.

All other nonprofit program and sponsorship requests may be submitted throughout the year. You will receive an email notification as soon as a decision has been made.

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Quick Response Research Award Program

The Natural Hazards Center's Quick Response Award Program provides training and funds for researchers to quickly collect perishable data following disasters and other extreme events. As an effort to expand academic knowledge, funded researchers will submit abstracts and brief reports to be published on the Natural Hazards website to share with a multidisciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, and educators.

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Richard King Mellon Foundation 

The Foundation’s Conservation program has four investment areas: habitat conservation; stewardship; activation; and sustainable communities. The Foundation uses innovative financial approaches across all four investment areas, including program-related investments (PRIs) and other mechanisms to maximize the impact of its funding.​

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Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems  funding by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 

Applications must be submitted within 45 days of an extreme weather event and disaster. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis.

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Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) 

The Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) is a funding program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small water and wastewater utilities. The RWLF provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects. The RWLF was established through a grant from the USDA/RUS, and repaid funds used to replenish the fund and make new loans. Disaster recovery or other emergency loans are available. Loan amounts may not exceed $200,000 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.

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Rural Climate Partnership 

This  grant program is designed to provide critical funding and resources to grantees that are taking practical, community-focused and innovative actions to implement equitable climate solutions in rural America. The Partnership offers general operating and project support grants to bolster the work of rural-led and rural-serving organizations. Funding typically ranges from $20,000 to $100,000 for projects and from $75,000 to $150,000 for general operating support.​​

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SC Johnson Grants

Some SC Johnson contributions are the result of grant requests, which also include U.S. requests for product contributions. Others are designed to meet needs identified by the company directly.

 

SC Johnson priorities are: 

A Healthier World: Help society thrive by addressing vector-borne disease, strengthening healthcare systems with increased access, addressing food insecurity and enabling healthier outcomes.
A More Sustainable World: Promote sustainability, with a focus on reducing, reusing and recycling plastic waste and supporting environmental conservation with a focus on healthy oceans and forests and  carbon reduction initiatives

A World with More Opportunity: Open doors for those in need by strengthening communities while advancing economic and social mobility through equal access to education and housing.

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Smart Family Fund Angel Philanthropy 

The Smart Family Fund funds early-stage non-profits with the potential for positive, scalable impact that have not yet demonstrated the efficacy needed for growth funding or a sustainable model.
Applications are reviewed on a 12-month rolling basis from September-August.  Grant decisions and funding are made 1 time per year and funding is generally granted in November.

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Spark Good Local Grants, Walmart Foundation 

Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers and members. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000. 

Cycle 1: Feb. 1 – April 15

Cycle 2: May 1– July 15

Cycle 3: Aug. 1 – Nov. 30

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Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program | NC Commerce 

Local governments in North Carolina located in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for grants from the new Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), a $55 million dollar fund designed to rebuild the damaged infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive.

Timeline: there will be a continuously open grant window, with first awards announced June 30, 2025.​​​​​

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Unum Charitable Giving

Focus areas: 

Equitable Pathways: Providing equitable opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged students to thrive. 

Healthier Communities: Supporting those  disproportionately at risk to adverse health outcomes by funding innovative and action-oriented programs with a focus on mental and behavioral health. 

Ready Response: Supporting Unum communities and our employees when disaster or crisis strikes. This includes funding for programs and services that focus on:

• Disaster or crisis preparedness

• Disaster or crisis response

Grant programs prioritize organizations located near our home office locations. 

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Funding Databases: ​​​

Coastal Funding Database, Coastal Quest

The Coastal Funding Database (CFD) offers a wide range of public and private funding to support coastal resilience programs and projects benefiting people, nature, and the climate.

The CFD lists grant opportunities that support multi-benefit, nature-based solutions, including—but not limited to—conservation, restoration, and resilience at local, regional, national, and international scales.

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Flood Funding Finder from the American Flood Coalition: An interactive website to simplify the complex federal grants system and to help communities identify and prioritize opportunities to fund flood resilience. ​​

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Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Division: Grant Opportunities 

Stay up to date on current and future grant opportunities available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

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​Local Infrastructure Hub Funding Pathfinder Tool and Grant Search

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Nature-Based Solutions Funding Database 

National Wildlife Federation’s interactive database for communities interested in pursuing federal funding and/or technical assistance for nature-based solutions. 

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Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS) Funding Opportunities

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Water Finance Clearinghouse 

The EPA’s Water Finance Clearinghouse has two searchable databases: Funds and Resources. The Funds database contains potential funding sources for water infrastructure. The Resources database contains resources such as reports, case studies, and webinars about financing mechanisms and approaches that can help communities access capital to meet their water infrastructure needs. The Clearinghouse also hosts Water Finance learning modules which provide information on different financing sources and funding topics related to water infrastructure investments.​

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NC Resilience Exchange Funding Database

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Grant Writing Assistance and Funding Resources: ​

Pro Bono Help for Southeast Disaster Recovery Grants, Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP)

From SEAP: Disasters disrupt lives, communities, and local budgets. Accessing recovery funds shouldn’t be an added burden. That’s why we’re excited to launch  a new initiative offering pro bono grant writing and strategy advice for public and nonprofit sector entities across the Southeast. Whether you’re facing a tight deadline for a FEMA or HUD application or just starting to plan your recovery strategy, we’re here to help.​

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Western NC Recovery Grants Program | NC DEQ

DEQ established the Western NC Recovery Grants Program to direct federal and state funding into rural communities impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. 

We provide direct, free-of-charge grant writing support to rural towns, counties and regions to increase federal and state funding for projects within Western North Carolina, offering a comprehensive approach to long-term financial planning through grant strategies that leverage state funds.

If you're interested in partnering with us on a grant proposal, please reach out to Ashley Traynum-Carson, Grants Director, at ashley.carson@deq.nc.gov.

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SEAP Language Reframing Guide: This guide offers tips on adjusting proposals under the new rules. If your organization is considering applying for federal dollars to keep serving your community, we encourage you to take a look.

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Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition Resource Library

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Funding and Financing Coastal Resilience (NOAA Office for Coastal Management) 

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Funding for Climate Justice: This site was created to help the climate justice movement in the U.S. better understand federal funding opportunities and relevant movement resources. This website also serves as a hub for information on legal, technical, financial, and other resources to protect climate funding from clawbacks and communities from harm. Among the publicly available resources we have collected and summarized, you will find comprehensive overviews of what funding is at risk, trackers on federal orders and actions as well as trackers for movement litigation initiatives, hubs for locating retracted federal data, and recommendations for how to protect your organization and your funding legally.

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Grant Proposal Development Resources (NOAA Office for Coastal Management )

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Hometown Strong Rural Grants Program 

The Hometown Strong Rural Grants team focuses on getting federal dollars into rural communities and providing the capacity, training, and finance planning support these communities need in order to be successful in federal funding. We provide direct, free-of-charge grantwriting support to rural towns, counties, and regions to increase federal funding for projects within North Carolina, offering a comprehensive approach to long-term financial planning through grant strategies that leverage federal, state, and private funds.​​​​