ACTrees is pleased to highlight funding opportunities that may be of interest to those in the urban greening community. For a full list of grant, award, and similar announcements, visit the Funding Archive.
Other Funding
Environmental Solutions for Communities Grant Program
Deadline: July 2, 2012
Wells Fargo and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have announced Environmental Solutions for Communities, a new grant program to help communities in the United States create a more sustainable future through responsible environmental stewardship.
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Razoo Twive and Receive
Deadline: June 14, 2012
On June 14, hundreds of communities across America like yours will compete to win $30,000 in awards for local nonprofits.
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Native Plant Conservation Initiative Grants
Deadline: May 25, 2012
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is soliciting proposals for 2012 Native Plant Conservation Initiative grants, which are awarded in cooperation with the Plant Conservation Alliance, a partnership between the foundation, ten federal agencies, and more than two hundred and seventy nongovernmental organizations. PCA provides a framework and strategy for linking resources and expertise in developing a coordinated national approach to the conservation of native plants.
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My Neighborhood Forest Photo Contest
Deadline: July 22, 2012
The U.S. Forest Service challenges you to get outdoors and take photos of your urban or community forest. You could win $200 in outdoor gear from the National Forest Foundation!
Pulling Together Initiative Grants
Deadline: May 18, 2012
Administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Pulling Together Initiative provides funding for programs designed to help control invasive plant species, mostly through the work of public/private partnerships such as cooperative weed management projects.
Patagonia Environmental Grants Program 2012
Deadline: August 31, 2012
Patagonia funds only environmental work. We are most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Because we believe that true change will occur only through a strong grassroots movement, our funding focuses on organizations that build a strong base of citizen support.
AmeriCorps Video and Photo Contest
Deadline: July 1, 2012
Create a 60 second video or submit a photo that tells a compelling, impactful story about how AmeriCorps Works and the effect AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps projects have on local communities and the nation.
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund 2012 Grants
Deadline: May 16, 2012
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to restore the habitats and water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. The Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund will award over $10 million in grants and technical assistance in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation 2012 Grants
Deadline: May 15, 2012
The Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry staff, requests applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). This is a competitive grant program whereby local governments, qualified nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for grants to establish community forests through fee simple acquisition of private forest land.
13th Annual Brower Youth Awards
Deadline: May 14, 2012
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. The Brower Youth Awards are housed in the New Leaders Initiative program at Earth Island Institute and we are thrilled to call forth a new generation of leaders for our 13th Annual Brower Youth Awards.