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Joyce Foundation Environment Grants (Great Lakes region) is a grant from the Joyce Foundation that supports organizations working on environmental issues in the Great Lakes region, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Foundation accepts grant inquiries online throughout the year, with applicants typically receiving funding decisions within four to six months of initial inquiry.
The deadline for the most recent cycle was April 1, 2026. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and organizations operating in the Great Lakes states working on environmental protection, climate, and natural resource issues in the region.
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Applicants should anticipate the application process to take approximately four to six months from the initial submission of the letter of inquiry to the receipt of funding. The Foundation uses an online grants management system called Fluxx. First-time applicants must create an account and submit it for approval.
If you need help logging in, please review the How to Log In Reference Sheet . Launch the Fluxx Grantee Portal Grant proposals are considered at meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in April, July, and December. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan their application and proposal submission process for the April or July meetings, since most grant funds will be distributed at those times.
Deadline dates are: Decisions made November 2026 Decisions made April 2027 2025 Joyce Awards Information The Joyce Awards , an initiative under the Culture Program, will be paused for the 2025 cycle. During this time, we will reflect on lessons learned from the first two decades of the Awards and assess changes in the Great Lakes region before launching the next cycle.
We look forward to sharing updates about the program in the coming year. Please note that this pause only applies to the Joyce Awards and does not affect other grantmaking within the Culture Program or across the Foundation. All other grants and initiatives are proceeding as usual.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and organizations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Joyce Foundation Environment Grants (Great Lakes region) is funded by Joyce Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Joyce Foundation: Education & Economic Mobility Grants is sponsored by The Joyce Foundation. The Joyce Foundation's Education & Economic Mobility Grants aim to close income and race disparities in college and career success. The foundation prioritizes equitable access to high-quality education, supporting policies for effective educators, high school graduation, and affordable college credentials, with a focus on racial equity and economic mobility for historically underserved young people in the Great Lakes region.
Gun Violence Prevention and Justice Reform Grant is a grant from The Joyce Foundation that funds research, education, and policy solutions to reduce gun violence and promote safer communities in the Great Lakes region. The Foundation's three-part strategy supports gun violence prevention, criminal justice system reform, and community-based violence intervention programs. Priority areas include evidence-based initiatives addressing the connection between easy access to firearms and rates of gun homicide, suicide, and accidents. The program funds nonprofit organizations working in the Great Lakes region. The application deadline is June 30, 2026. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and vary in size depending on project scope and organizational capacity.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.