Grants for Small Community Events and Conservation Actions

For grants focused on small community events and conservation actions, consider these types of funding opportunities:

1. Community Event Grants
   • Local Government Grants: Many municipalities and counties offer funding for community events that foster civic pride, cultural engagement, and local tourism. These can include small festivals, local heritage days, and community parades. Check with local government offices, especially the parks and recreation or tourism departments, for available opportunities.
   • Neighborhood Improvement or Beautification Grants: Some cities and neighborhood associations provide grants to support community-driven beautification projects, such as clean-up days, public art installations, or neighborhood events that promote community spirit and improvement.
2. Conservation and Environmental Action Grants
   • Small Grants for Local Conservation Efforts: Organizations like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and local conservancies often have small grants for projects focused on habitat restoration, native species conservation, and ecological improvement.
   • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Grants: The EPA sometimes provides funding for community-based environmental projects that promote awareness, sustainability, and conservation practices.
   • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Waste Reduction Grants: Funding for conservation-oriented initiatives, like community gardens, pollinator habitats, or food waste reduction, can sometimes be accessed through environmental foundations or agricultural grants.
3. Foundations Supporting Community and Conservation Initiatives
   • Walton Family Foundation’s Conservation Grants: This foundation funds environmental conservation efforts, with a focus on protecting rivers, watersheds, and oceans, as well as supporting community resilience projects that connect people to nature.
   • The Conservation Alliance: This nonprofit organization provides grants to projects that secure permanent protection for threatened wild spaces, often favoring those with community engagement components.
4. State-Specific Small Event and Conservation Funding
   • Many state agencies provide small grants for local conservation and community events. For example, state-level departments of natural resources or environmental protection often offer grant programs aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and conservation practices at the local level.