Environmental Grants Program (Discontinued)

About this program (historical reference)

Historical funding: $1,000 - $500,000 (historical range)

Prior eligibility: Nonprofit organizations aligned with Wells Fargo's strategic funding priorities in environmental sustainability and justice.

Environmental Grants Program is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Funds nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the resiliency of communities and the planet through environmental stewardship. Focus areas include sustainable agriculture and forestry, conservation of land and water resources, restoration of urban ecosystems, and clean energy infrastructure.

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Wells Fargo Environmental Grant Program is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation (administered by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - NFWF). This program funds local environmental activities and supports innovative projects that foster a 'greener' economy. This includes support for water innovation, land and water conservation, and disaster relief efforts related to water crises.

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