Nonprofits
Corporate giving-funded
$20K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Funds small grassroots environmental organizations taking direct action to protect land, water, climate, and biodiversity — prioritizing community-led activism and campaigns with clear goals over large institutional conservation groups. Typical grants run $10,000-$20,000 through retail store and corporate giving channels.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant should be a grassroots environmental organization (501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored)
2.Work must be action-oriented: campaigns, organizing, and advocacy rather than research or education alone
3.Applications reviewed through Patagonia's corporate and retail grants councils
4.Multinational or large-budget organizations are generally not funded
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).