How much funding does General Grant Program provide?

General Grant Program provides Up to $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for General Grant Program?

The deadline is September 15, 2026.

General Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

September 15, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sustainable Path Foundation Grant Program

Overview: The Sustainable Path Foundation awards grants to support sustainable projects in the Puget Sound Region that promote sustainability, health, and climate resiliency through collaborative approaches informed by scientific understanding and systems thinking.

Geographic Scope: Puget Sound Region of the Pacific Northwest, United States only

Focus Areas:

Climate change and decarbonization

Clean energy transitions

Water quality and watershed protection

Food systems and sustainable agriculture

Urban forest restoration and reforestation

Waste reduction and zero waste initiatives

Marine conservation and fisheries

Environmental justice and community engagement

Citizen science and environmental monitoring

Sustainable infrastructure and green building

Award Details:

Typical Award Range: Up to $20,000

Founders Award (Special): $10,000 (awarded annually to honor specific individuals)

Recurrence: Two grant cycles per year (Spring and Fall)

Project Types Funded:

Pilot projects

Seed projects

Innovative sustainability projects

Citizen science and volunteer monitoring programs

Community engagement and education initiatives

Policy and advocacy work

Research and data collection projects

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

One letter of inquiry per organization per grant cycle

Projects must support the foundation's sustainability mission

Exclusions - The Foundation Does NOT Fund:

Capital projects

Equipment (unless directly related to the grant)

Endowments

Political campaigns, candidates, or lobbying activities

Direct grants or loans to individuals

International projects

General fund drives or annual appeals

Grant Cycle Timeline:

Spring Cycle: Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted March 1-31; Finalists notified in April; Grants awarded by June 30

Fall Cycle: LOIs accepted August 15-September 15; Finalists notified in October; Grants awarded by December 31

Reporting: Grantees submit progress reports at 6 months and final reports at 1 year

Decision Process:

Foundation uses an "Impact Circle" model

Community partners strategically determine which projects to fund

Annual seminar series topics selected based on Impact Circle focus areas

Contact: Sustainable Path Foundation, sustainablepath.org

How to Apply

#### Grant Cycle and Deadlines

Application Windows:

Spring Cycle: March 1-31 (Letters of Inquiry only)

Fall Cycle: August 15-September 15 (Letters of Inquiry only)

Proposals submitted outside these windows will not be reviewed

#### Application Process

1. Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
- Submit online form only (via website)
- One LOI per nonprofit organization per grant cycle
- Deadline: During specified application window (March 1-31 or August 15-September 15)

2. Initial Screening
- Foundation reviews all LOIs
- Screening occurs in April (for Spring cycle) or October (for Fall cycle)

3. Finalist Notification
- Selected finalists notified to either:
- Submit a full proposal, and/or
- Participate in a Zoom informational interview

4. Full Proposal Submission
- Submit detailed project proposal (if requested)
- Format: Follow foundation guidelines

5. Award Decision
- Grants awarded by June 30 (Spring cycle) or December 31 (Fall cycle)

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