56 New Jersey Grants for Climate Change Initiatives & Sustainability

56 Climate Change Grants for New Jersey

Discover grants for climate change research, sustainability projects, and environmental programs. Find funding to support clean energy development, carbon reduction initiatives, climate resilience planning, and programs that advance long-term environmental protection and societal sustainability.

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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Addr...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207105

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Publishers for Producing Open Access Humanities Books

Deadline: 02/27/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209626

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Incub...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and incubators to participate in an accelerator program to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to empower start-ups developing breakthrough technologies for a net...

GrantWatch ID#: 225131

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprotected ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs, Scholars, and Graduate Students for Resear...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs, scholars, and graduate students to use the funding source's resources for research on a variety of topics. Funding is intended for research in areas including the history of New England, the environment and the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 225172

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral Students for Studies in So...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral students for studies in solid waste management. Funding is intended to provide a stipend to cover the student's expenses until graduation. During the scholarship period, students continue their projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 217729

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Research Projects Related to Geospace and ...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research projects related to geospace and atmosphere. Funding is intended for innovative international research in atmospheric chemistry, paleoclimate, aeronomy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187106

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Environmental Projects in Eligible States

Deadline: 03/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for environmental stewardship projects in eligible states. Funding is intended for programs focused on education about the environment, climate change, clean water, water-based activities, and conservation. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 179602

Opportunity for USA Young Adults to Gain Work Experience in Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 03/06/26

Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187717

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Adaptation Practitioners to Addr...

Deadline: 03/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government entities, community-based organizations, universities, and adaptation practitioners for projects addressing climate-related impacts in vulnerable populations. Applicant must complete required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218903

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Environmental P...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Contrib...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pursuit of peace and security. Eligible topics for submission include pandemics, human rights, climate change, cybersecurity, education, autonomous...

GrantWatch ID#: 225675

Opportunity for USA Early-Career Scientists to Participate in a Fellowship on the Intersection...

Deadline: 03/25/26 Conference Date: 03/05/26

Opportunity for USA early-career scientists at affiliated institutions to participate in a fellowship focused on the intersection of climate-related challenges and community impact. Applicants must secure a mentor before applying. Research must focus on how climate str...

GrantWatch ID#: 227190

Grants to USA Visual Arts Schools, Institutions, and Museums to Improve Institutional Energy E...

Deadline: 03/27/26 LOI Date: 02/27/26

Grants to USA and territories visual arts schools, institutions, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations for initiatives related to energy usage. Some applicants are required to submit a draft application prior to applying. Proposals may be submitted for projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202119

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Startups to Join an Accelerator ...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and startups to join an accelerator program. Participants will receive access to capital, networking opportunities, and mentoring. Applicants should be creating impact in the areas of health and wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220091

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Activities and Projects

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity...

GrantWatch ID#: 212651

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Young Adults to Participate in a Fellowship to ...

Deadline: 04/14/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young adults to participate in a fellowship program to address climate change concerns. The program is offered to adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are not in school and are interested in dedicating two years to pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 219673

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve and Restore Historic Resources

Deadline: 04/16/26 Conference Date: 02/26/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and county, municipal, or state governments to preserve, rehabilitate, and restore local historic resources. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of planning, management, and conservation of local sites. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 182714

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Girls and Young Women to Participate in a Conte...

Deadline: 04/20/26 LOI Date: 03/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International girls and young women to participate in a contest to develop apps that can address concerns in their communities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to the full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227336

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Cli...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fields.

GrantWatch ID#: 198609

Grants to New Jersey IHEs for Research, Education, and Demonstration Projects to Expand and Im...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New Jersey institutions of higher education for projects related to the development and expansion of recycling programs statewide. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to research, demonstration projects, professional training, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 213506

Grants to USA Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects that Educate the Public About Contempor...

Deadline: 04/30/26 LOI Date: 04/13/26

Grants to USA artists and nonprofit organizations for projects focusing on music, the fine arts, photography, and environmental activism. Applicants must submit a written request for an application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support artistic work that ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 176052

Opportunity for USA Students to Join a Competition to Improve the World

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA students to join a competition to improve the world. Students from grades five to eight are invited to submit original innovative proposals. Entry topics include robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate tech. Finalists will...

GrantWatch ID#: 227258

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Submissio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest:...

GrantWatch ID#: 213545

Grants to USA Private Sector Entities for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project manage...

GrantWatch ID#: 200120

Grants to USA Individuals for Conservation Research

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 03/19/26

Grants to USA faculty members at IHEs and researchers at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that will encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 183633

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifies ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Build a More Sustainable, Just, and Humane World

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Focus areas include measuring human progress and promoting independent media. Eligible applicants are those with a national focus, a strong history of success, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162166

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Social Issues in Underserved Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 162819

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Support Education, Sustainability, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of climate action, quality education, and equity. Eligible requests include the sponsorship of events, donations of used furniture, and volunteers or use of the funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 184634

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Tribes in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 185471

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations that are addressing the climate emergency. Funding is intended to support activist movements demanding change from governments. Eligible projects must directly address climate change, and organizations may only emp...

GrantWatch ID#: 194736

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Research Projects Related to Aerospace Science

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to aerospace science. Applicants should contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Projects are inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to USA Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners to Implement Conservation Practices in Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207277

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measurement,...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Companies and Entities for Projects to Develop or Dem...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209120

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowledge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Investigative Reporting on Issues Rel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 212928

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Initiatives to Support Campaigns an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and initiatives to support campaigns and protests. Funding is intended to support a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to housing rights, climate, workers' rights, antiracism, animal rights, and f...

GrantWatch ID#: 215097

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Native Indigenous Youth Filmmakers for the Development of Sh...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216577

Grants to New Jersey Property Owners or Renters for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey owners or renters of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to assist building owners and tenants with retrofit construction projects that reduce operating greenhouse gas emissions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221494