Nonprofit Grant Opportunities For The Environment And Animal Welfare

Scroll down to explore this week's grants. Deadlines are always approaching, so take a look and see which ones might be the right fit for your nonprofit.

Happy grant writing!

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PADI Foundation

The Foundation provides funding to projects that expand understanding of underwater ecosystems, promote their protection, and deepen knowledge of the human relationship with the ocean. Through these grants, the Foundation fosters research and education for nonprofits that contribute to both scientific advancement and environmental stewardship.

Deadline: January 15, 2026

http://www.padifoundation.org/guides-deadlines.html

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

HABRI is accepting research grant proposals from nonprofits and others that explore the health benefits of human-animal interactions and pet ownership. Key focus areas include child health and development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, and physical health outcomes.

Deadline: February 26, 2026

https://habri.org/grants/funding-opportunities/

Free Rivers Fund

The Fund is offering grants to support projects dedicated to protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers. These grants are available to nonprofits and others that have a clear plan to preserve or reinstate a river’s natural flow—whether by removing barriers, opposing dam construction, or preventing coarsed water systems.

Deadline: January 10, 2026

https://freerivers.org/apply/regular-grant/?

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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)

NAPECA encourages collaborative initiatives to address local environmental challenges while fostering sustainable development across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The program emphasizes cross-border cooperation, sustainable development, and the creation of innovative environmental initiatives.

Deadline:  December 1, 2025

https://www.cec.org/media/community-based-circular-economy-strategies/

Youth Garden Grants

The National Gardening Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For this grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible.

Deadline: December 12, 2025

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant/

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK)

DRK is dedicated to supporting early-stage social impact organizations that address critical social and environmental challenges through innovative and scalable solutions, also capable of benefiting underserved populations.

No Deadline

https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/what-we-fund/

T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program

Grants support community projects in small towns (population less than 50,000 people) across the U.S. Projects can occur in all fields of interest, including the environment and animal welfare.

Next Deadline: December 31, 2025

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants

Clif Family Foundation

The Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to transform our food system, revitalize and safeguard the environment and natural resources, provide healthy food access, and enhance community health. Grants are provided throughout the U.S., with some emphasis on California.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

https://cliffamilyfoundation.org

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