Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation Inc

Wilmington, NC

The purpose of the north carolina wildlife habitat foundation is to assist in the acquisition, management and protection of wildlife habitat within the state of north carolina and promote conservation education for the benefit of future generations.

Durango Area Tourism Office Inc

Durango, CO

To leverage limited resources into equitable, creative, strategic, and comprehensive annual marketing programs sufficient to generate growing consumer interest in the durango/la plata county area and accomplish tourism marketing goals. Generate demand in visitation and overnight stays in la plata county through strategic sales and marketing programs promoting our area for the benefit of visitors and local stakeholders.

The Hunter Foundation Inc

Savannah, GA

Trees Water and People

Fort Collins, CO

Trees, water and people is dedicated to provide a community-based approach to sustainable development through reforestation, watershed protection, cleantech and clean cookstoves, and educational programs in latin america and indigenous lands in the united states. Our work is guided by two core beliefs: natural resources are best protected when the local community plays an active role in their care and management; and the preservation of local ecosystems is essential for ongoing social, economic and environmental health of communities everywhere.

Dr Bronners Family Foundation

Vista, CA

The foundation supports migrant- and refugee-led efforts, grassroots organizing, advocacy, coalition building, and narrative change, primarily in the United States, while also backing transnational and diasporic work. Its 2026 grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; grantmaking is by invitation, though eligible organizations may send a letter of inquiry.

Shenandoah National Park Trust

Charlottesville, VA

The shenandoah national park trust provides strategic investments in programs and initiatives that help protect, enhance, and preserve the resources of shenandoah national park for all to enjoy, for this and future generations.

National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance

Fort Collins, CO

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance supports stewardship organizations working within the National Wilderness Preservation System. We provide website resources, trainings, webinars, newsletters, produce the annual National Wilderness Workshop, and provide funding through challenge costs shares with the US Forest Service.

The Hopi Foundation

Kykotsmovi, AZ

To maintain, preserve, revitalize, and generate activities in hopi and indigenous cultures both for the benefit of the members of those cultures and for the benefit of all humankind, including the dominant surrounding cultures.

Woodson Family Foundation Inc

Asheville, NC

McInnes S and J Char Tr

Saint Louis, MO

The trust funds charitable organizations, with a preference for those in or serving Colorado and work in animal welfare, children’s health, education, and empowerment. Its listed awards are typically $20,000–$35,000 (2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000). It accepts online applications and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

National Forest Foundation

Missoula, MT

The National Forest Foundation funds conservation and stewardship projects that build wildfire resilience, restore lands and waters, and improve recreation on or benefiting National Forests and Grasslands across the United States. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2.1 million, with a median of about $40,700; its Collaborative Capacity Program offers $20,000–$50,000 awards. It accepts applications through open, competitive grant rounds.