Air and Water Quality Grants for Nonprofits

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RBC Foundation USA

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Application Deadline:
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul: January 30 and June 30, 2026
  • Other areas: February 27 and July 15, 2026
Grant Range: $28725 - $9243600
Average Grant: $1524196

The RBC Foundation USA supports nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life in the communities where RBC operates.

Funding priorities focus on three areas:

Equipping…

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…

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…

Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, annually
Grant Range: $5000 - $130000

The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin, with emphasis on Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

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WestRock Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually
Grant Range: $0 - $0

The WestRock Foundation seeks to enrich the communities where the company has operations and where employees and their families live and work, including the company headquarters in Richmond, VA.…

Middendorf Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, September 1, and December 1, annually
Grant Range: $5000 - $250000
Average Grant: $10000 - $50000

The Middendorf Foundation is dedicated to empowering Marylanders and supporting their compassion to help others.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • Education
    The…

Clif Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and August 1, annually
Grant Range: $50 - $3000000
Average Grant: $52574

The Clif Family Foundation supports nonprofit grassroots organizations that engage local communities, deliver measurable positive impact, and focus the majority of their resources on direct action…

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

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Application Deadline:
  • Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund: March 1, annually
  • Go Outside Fund: March 1 and September 1, annually
  • C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund: September 1, annually
Grant Range: $100 - $2000

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin believes that nature has inherent value and that people can make a difference. The Foundation protects Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife by…

Clean air and water are essential to public health, and the health of our environments at large. Poor air and water quality can have direct implications on your health. And yet air and water quality is likely to worsen across many parts of the world. There are many nonprofits that are involved in these spaces, working to ensure a healthy atmosphere and environment for all. 

These nonprofits are only able to do their work thanks to the generous funding provided by water and air quality grants. These grants can be used for all kinds of initiatives. These could include monitoring air or water pollution, implementing clean air and water education campaigns and providing community access to safe drinking water. 

There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally, this included federal agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. There are also private foundations involved in this space, such as the  Pisces Foundation. 

When drafting a water or air quality grant proposal, it is essential to use scientific data to back up your claims. Relevant data will naturally include measures of air and water quality in the relevant regions and communities. You may also be interested in data on health impacts related to air and water quality ,as well as access to clean drinking water. Good places to get started accumulating this data could include the EPA’s data on air quality and water quality. 

If you need further guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a selection of water and air quality grants right here, all open for applications.