Beneficial State Foundation Support for Environmental Work
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon working on environmental sustainability, healthy food, or related community initiatives can seek sponsorship funding for programs, events, or capital campaigns. Beneficial State Foundation supports transformative social and environmental efforts, with awards up to Up to US $1,000, prioritizing existing clients and partners in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Beneficial State Foundation
Idacorp Employee Fund Support for Environmental Programs
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations offering environmental, educational, or community programs in Oregon service-area counties may be eligible for operating, program, capital, or in-kind support. Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund emphasizes projects in environment and recreation, education, and community development that serve many people, show long-term impact, and demonstrate broad community support and inclusion.
Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund Inc.
Education Funding for Schools from OnPoint
Public K–12 schools, districts, PTAs, education foundations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon and SW Washington can request US $250 - US $2,500 to support educational initiatives. Onpoint Community Credit Union supports programs that fit its Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality focus, and school-based environmental education projects may be eligible.
Onpoint Community Credit Union
Environmental Education Funding from Starseed Foundation
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and eligible public entities can seek US $1,000 - US $15,000 for environmental education, conservation, and related programs through the Starseed Foundation. Organizations across the U.S., especially those in Oregon, may also receive support for arts, literacy, basic needs, youth services, and community improvement initiatives.
Starseed Foundation
Oregon Environmental Projects Funding via Spirit Mountain Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public agencies in Oregon can seek up to US $7,500 for projects in areas such as environmental preservation, education, and public safety. Spirit Mountain Foundation’s small grants use a two-step LOI and application process and may support environmental education efforts that fit its program and priority funding areas.
Spirit Mountain Foundation
Oregon Equipment Funding via Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, eligible tribal entities, and select government institutions in Oregon can seek equipment and technology funding for capacity-building projects that support environmental stewardship and education. M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes projects that strengthen organizational infrastructure, require at least 50% match from the grantee, and typically request more than US $50,000 within broader Pacific Northwest priorities.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
M J Murdock Trust Capacity Grants in Oregon
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, eligible tribal entities, and select government institutions can seek M J Murdock Charitable Trust support to expand programs and add staff, including environmental education initiatives in Oregon. Grants, generally more than US $50,000, build organizational capacity across areas like environmental stewardship, education, and community services, typically structured on a declining three-year basis.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Roundhouse Foundation Environmental Stewardship Grants in Oregon
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Oregon environmental education and stewardship nonprofits, government entities, and Tribal governments can access funding for programs benefiting rural Oregon communities through the Roundhouse Foundation’s Open Call. Grants of US $2,501 - US $30,000 support projects in environmental stewardship, often intersecting with arts, education, or social services, especially those boosting rural resilience and access to services.
The Roundhouse Foundation
Oregon Wildlife Foundation Conservation Grants in Oregon
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
Tax-exempt organizations, ODFW, volunteer groups with a fiscal sponsor, and qualified individuals in Oregon can receive up to US $5,000 for conservation and environmental education projects. Oregon Wildlife Foundation provides cost-reimbursement grants for habitat restoration, public access improvements, outdoor education, pollution prevention, invasive species control, and research that may benefit environmental education efforts.
Oregon Wildlife Foundation
Ronald W Naito Foundation Support for Oregon Arts
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
Oregon 501(c)(3) arts and cultural nonprofits centering under-resourced communities can apply for the Ronald W Naito MD Foundation’s Oregon Arts & Culture grants, with awards of approximately US $10,000 in unrestricted support. Programs that expand arts access, arts education, or cultural participation, including those overlapping with environmental education, may be competitive.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Spirit Mountain Foundation Support for Oregon Programs
Full proposal due Aug 28, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public agencies in Oregon can apply for Spirit Mountain Foundation’s General Purpose Large Grants; awards Up to US $100,000 for programmatic work and capital projects. Environmental education and related conservation or health initiatives in the state’s eligible counties may be competitive within the funder’s broad program areas.
Spirit Mountain Foundation
Autzen Foundation Support for Oregon Environment
Letter of inquiry due Sep 4, 2026
Oregon and southwest Washington 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities offering environmental initiatives, including environmental education, may be eligible for grants that support charitable work improving Oregon. Grants from Autzen Foundation help small nonprofits and public agencies fund programs in environmental education alongside youth, social services, arts, and education projects.
Autzen Foundation
Windhorse Foundation Support for Oregon Environment
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Nonprofits, tribal governments, and Native American organizations working on environmental protection and salmon restoration in Oregon and nearby Washington counties can apply for grants up to US $30,000. Grants from Windhorse Foundation help fund projects such as conservation, public health, public safety, arts, culture, and education within the Wildhorse Foundation giving area.
Windhorse Foundation
Metro Environmental Education Grants in Oregon
Pre proposal due Oct 22, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and community groups offering environmental and nature education in Oregon’s Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties can apply for Metro’s Nature in Neighborhoods nature education grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Funding supports outdoor experiences, habitat restoration, STEM-integrated curricula, and equity-focused programs that connect diverse communities with nature and build climate resilience.
Metro
Collins Foundation Grants for Oregon Environment
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and government or Tribal entities funding environmental protection or education work may be eligible for general operating support that benefits Oregon residents. The Collins Foundation’s GO Grants prioritize organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and also consider arts and culture, child welfare, education, health equity, and community quality of life.
Collins Foundation
American Honda Motor Environment Grants in Oregon
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and schools in Oregon can receive US $25,000 - US $100,000 to run environmental programs focused on decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient use of natural resources. Grants from American Honda Motor help environmental education and sustainability initiatives that primarily benefit communities near Honda operations, including projects like energy efficiency upgrades, solar or wind installations, and recycling or zero-waste efforts.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Capital Facility Grants for Rural Oregon Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Nov 30, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and Tribal governments benefiting rural Oregon can apply for The Roundhouse Foundation’s capital grants, awarding up to US $100,000 for building maintenance, new construction, or major renovations. Projects that house environmental education, arts, social services, or related community programs in Oregon may be especially competitive.
The Roundhouse Foundation
Environmental Projects Funding for Nonprofits from Roundhouse Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and Tribal governments doing project-based work that benefits rural Oregon can seek small grants for arts, culture, education, environmental stewardship, and social services initiatives. Focused on rural communities, The Roundhouse Foundation favors innovative efforts that strengthen local economies, remove access barriers, and celebrate or sustain rural landscapes.
The Roundhouse Foundation
Environmental and Cultural Grants for Nonprofits from Clabough Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and public entities in the Deschutes River Watershed area of Oregon can apply for the Clabough Foundation’s grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $15,000 for community-benefit projects. Funding may support environmental stewardship, education, arts and culture, social services, or community-based programs, including environmental education efforts.
Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation
Metro Habitat Restoration Grants in Oregon
Pre proposal due Feb 11, 2027
Oregon community groups, nonprofits, neighborhood and faith-based organizations can fund habitat restoration, environmental stewardship, and community-based conservation projects benefiting Metro-area residents, with awards up to US $100,000. Oregon environmental education groups may be eligible when projects engage residents in protecting and managing natural areas, build community partnerships, and advance environmental and climate justice for marginalized communities.
Metro
Oregon Community Foundation Support for Park Education
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Oregon environmental education and conservation organizations can access funding through the Oregon Community Foundation’s Oregon Parks Foundation Fund to enhance public parks and native landscapes. Grants of US $1,000 - US $5,000 support land protection, habitat restoration, trail and signage projects, and park-based ecological education programs led by nonprofits and public agencies across Oregon.
The Oregon Community Foundation
Environmental Equity Funding from Ninety Nine Girlfriends
Letter of inquiry due Mar 21, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and Tribal entities in the Portland metro/SW Washington region working on environmental equity, educational equity, housing stability, or women’s economic empowerment can seek US $50,000 - US $100,000 for general operating or project support. Ninety Nine Girlfriends provides Oregon environmental education groups with annual Impact Awards prioritizing underserved communities and systemic change.
Ninety Nine Girlfriends
Oregon Environmental Youth Funding via Oregon Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Oregon nonprofits, tribes, and government entities providing youth access to outdoor and environmental spaces can receive US $25,000 - US $50,000 for education, preservation, and employment-focused programs. The Oregon Community Foundation’s Trail Blazers Foundation Fund LIVE Greener Grant supports environmental education and stewardship initiatives for historically underserved and marginalized youth across Oregon and southwest Washington.
The Oregon Community Foundation
Community Enhancement Funding for Oregon Nonprofits from Metro
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and local governments improving Sherwood’s environment, public spaces, or community services can seek Community Enhancement Grants supported by Metro. Projects may include environmental education, habitat restoration, recycling and waste reduction, recreation, safety, beautification, or cultural and economic development, as long as they benefit Sherwood residents and provide a 10% match.
Metro
PacifiCorp Foundation Community Grants in Oregon
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and community groups in Oregon can apply for PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grants supporting community enhancement and environmental respect projects. Grants from PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation help Oregon environmental education and conservation efforts, including parks, trails, gardens, natural resource stewardship, and related community facilities. Awards are up to US $10,000.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Environmental and Recreation Funding from Hydro Flask
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running environmental education, outdoor recreation, climate action, or waste-reduction programs, including those serving Oregon communities, can receive Hydro Flask product donations for participant incentives or events. Focused on environmental responsibility and active lifestyles, Hydro Flask invites organizations to apply when their missions match its five giving pillars and values of inclusivity and community well-being.
Hydro Flask
US $250,000 - US $2,350,000
Oregon Environmental Education Funding via Oregon Department of Education
Applications due May 27, 2028
Eligible Oregon school districts and community partners can apply for Oregon Department of Education’s Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grants, awarding US $250,000 - US $2,350,000 for after-school and extended-learning programs. Funding supports academic enrichment, youth development, environmental and STEM education, mental health and well-being, literacy, CTE, and family engagement in high-poverty schools.
Oregon Department of Education