Who funds Climate Change nationally

Climate work is expensive, and the funders who back it are scattered across the country. Knowing who they are, what they actually fund, and how they make grants before you need them is the difference between a relationship and a cold application. The funders below are moving real money into climate and related work. Here's what their giving actually looks like.

One Tree Planted Inc

One Tree Planted Inc is based in Shelburne, Vermont and distributes approximately $56.7 million annually across environment, sustainability, and climate work. They fund economic empowerment alongside environmental priorities. This is a funder operating at significant scale, so your relationship to them matters more than your first email. Start building that relationship now if climate and environmental work is your focus. See their profile

Women Donors Network

Women Donors Network, based in California, distributes about $14.2 million a year. They fund climate change alongside women and girls' empowerment and social justice work. Their grants tend to run around $103K. If your climate work has a gender equity or economic empowerment angle, this funder's giving pattern suggests they notice. See their profile

Reuse and Green Building Partners

Reuse and Green Building Partners operates out of Carmichael, California and gives approximately $3.4 million annually to environment and sustainability work with a climate focus. Their giving is concentrated and intentional. If your work sits at the intersection of reuse, green building, or circular economy, this is a funder worth knowing. See their profile

Policy & Innovation Center

Based in San Diego, the Policy & Innovation Center distributes about $3.4 million a year across climate, economic empowerment, community development, workforce development, and poverty work. They fund at the intersection of multiple priorities. If your climate work touches housing, jobs, or economic mobility, they may be a fit. See their profile

Amigos De Los Rios

Amigos De Los Rios, located in Pasadena, California, gives approximately $2.8 million annually. They fund climate and environment work alongside community development, economic empowerment, and wellness. Their giving suggests they think about climate in connection with community wellbeing and housing. See their profile

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