Microgrants for Environmental Projects - John Goddard Prize Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Young people who are pursuing environmental projects nationwide are eligible to apply.
Overview
The John Goddard Prize offers microgrants to empower youth-led environmental initiatives across the nation. This competitive cash prize supports ambitious young leaders seeking funding for innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability. Applications are welcomed from young people dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. By fostering creativity and action, the prize aims to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
NOTE: While adult advisors or mentors are welcomed to assist young people in filling out this application, the ideas and words contained in this application must be those of youth leaders.
The John Goddard Prize, is a competitive cash prize awarded to grow ambitious youth-led environmental initiatives nationwide. The Goddard Prize is awarded throughout the year to enterprising young people who are pursuing environmental projects and who are looking for funding to bring their ideas to life.
Eligibility
Young people who are pursuing environmental projects nationwide are eligible to apply.
What Earth Island Institute Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 44
- Total given
- $1.64M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $6,650–$203K
- By dollars: California 23%, Minnesota 9%, Wisconsin 9%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Amana, IA.
Example grants
Stand · San Francisco, CA
$203K
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development · Amana, IA
$139K
Kansas Rural Center 1758 · North Newton, KS
$139K
Marbleseed · Spring Valley, WI
$139K
Missouri Rural Crisis Center 1877 · Columbia, MO
$139K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environmental education
- Youth programs
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