Patagonia Environmental Grants
Patagonia, Inc.
$5K–$30K
Grassroots environmental grants from Patagonia
Patagonia's environmental grants fund grassroots organizations and small businesses engaged in direct environmental action — protecting wilderness, air, water, and biodiversity. Patagonia commits 1% of sales to environmental causes and distributes millions annually through this program. Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000 and favor organizations with small paid staffs doing on-the-ground environmental work rather than research or policy advocacy. Applications are reviewed twice annually.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $5,000 – $30,000
- Realistic amount
- $5,000–$15,000 for small businesses or small nonprofits; larger grants go to established environmental organizations
- Deadline
- Two review cycles per year — typically April and October. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at each cycle close.
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- Organization or small business engaged in direct environmental protection, restoration, or advocacy
- Based in the US or Canada (international considered but US/CA preferred)
- Small paid staff — Patagonia favors grassroots organizations, not large national nonprofits
- Focus on direct action (land/water/air protection, habitat restoration) rather than research or lobbying
- For-profit businesses must demonstrate environmental mission as a core operating principle
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Direct program costs for environmental protection work
- Field equipment and field operations
- Staff time for direct action campaigns
- Legal fees for environmental litigation (sometimes funded)
- Community mobilization and grassroots organizing
Ineligible expenses
- Academic research and publications
- Capital construction or real estate
- General operating costs without a specific project
- Political campaigns or lobbying
- National or international conferences
How to apply
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1
Confirm fit with Patagonia's priorities
Patagonia funds direct action work — protecting specific land, water, or species. Policy advocacy, academic research, and general sustainability education are typically not funded. Read their environmental grant guidelines before applying.
~2 hrs
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2
Create account on CyberGrants portal
Register at patagonia.cybergrants.com to access the current application. A login is required before you can view the full application form.
~2 hrs
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3
Complete organizational overview
Describe your organization/business, the specific environmental issue you're addressing, and your track record of direct action.
~2 hrs
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4
Describe the specific project
Detail the specific environmental protection or restoration project you'd fund with the grant, with measurable outcomes.
~2 hrs
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5
Submit and await review
Applications are reviewed by Patagonia's environmental grants team at the next cycle close (spring or fall). Response timeline is typically 2–4 months.
~2 hrs
Patagonia funds direct action — if you're protecting a specific watershed, trail, or species population, frame everything around that. Organizations with prior Patagonia relationships have higher odds.
Deadline & timing
Patagonia reviews applications twice annually: spring (approximately April deadline) and fall (approximately October deadline). Applications received before each deadline are reviewed in that cycle. No public announcement of exact dates per cycle — monitor patagonia.cybergrants.com for the current window.
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Last reviewed 2026. GrantCompass is an independent funding-discovery tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. Always confirm details on the official program page.