Grants for environmental change orgs – Oct 18

Posted by Levine Impact Lab on October 8, 2024

Levine Impact Lab invites application from environment, education organizations

The Levine Impact Lab (LIL) is dedicated to driving positive social and environmental change by empowering visionary nonprofit leaders who are deeply embedded in their communities. LIL provides unrestricted grant funding, tailored coaching, project-based consulting from in-house experts, and virtual and in-person learning opportunities.

LIL invites applications for the 2025 grant cycle, in which grants will be awarded to assist community-based nonprofit organizations focused on the environment, sustainability, climate resiliency, and/or education in a number of different capacities.

LIL’s 18-month capacity-building program is designed to increase organizational sustainability through personalized support. Participants work alongside LIL’s in-house consultants to strengthen their organization’s operations and hone their management skills, and unrestricted grants, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 annually, are awarded to support the implementation of insights and strategies developed through participation in LIL.

LIL’s 18-month quarterly advising program offers a total of six strategic advising sessions and several virtual peer learning opportunities, including webinars and facilitated discussions, and unrestricted grants, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 annually, are also awarded.

LIL also provides organizations with direct financial support, while still offering access to LIL’s staff, resources, and extensive network in the form of $10,000 unrestricted grants.

To be eligible, applicants must be located in the United States, Indigenous communities within the boundaries of the United States, or U.S.-affiliated territories. Organizations applying for LIL’s flagship program must have an annual operating budget of at least $500,000 and have 501(c)(3) status for at least three years.

The preliminary grant application is due on October 18, 2024. Based on the needs expressed in the preliminary application, select applicants will be invited to apply for one of LIL’s grant programs, with applications to be due November 15, 2024.

For complete program guidelines, applicant criteria, and to submit an application, see the Levine Impact Lab website.

Deadline: October 18, 2024 (Preliminary applications)