The Carolyn Foundation is seeking applications for its Environmental Grant program to support climate and/or environmental efforts led by those most likely to be impacted by climate change.

The Carolyn Foundation wants to emphasize support for organizations and efforts led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and rural community members.

The Foundation understands that these organizations may be multifaceted with climate and/or environment as one part of their priorities. The Foundation hopes through the grants can learn and build relationships to be better allies in the future.

Priority Areas

To support their voices leading at the intersection of climate, justice and clean energy progress, they will prioritize the following organizations:

• Climate and environment objectives are part of their priorities
• Led by BIPOC and/or rural community members
• Working to address climate and/or environment issues in 2021
• Annual budgets of less than ~ $1 million

Grant Pool

• Approximately $160,000
• Geography: Minnesota and the Indigenous Nations sharing the same geography
• One-year general operating support grants
• Approximate Grant Size: $15,000 – $25,000

Eligibility Criteria

• The Foundation only funds organizations which are exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which are not classified as Private Foundations.

For more information, visit Environmental Grant.