Big Green

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Big Green is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $884.9K across 77 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BIG GREEN BELIEVES GROWING FOOD CHANGES LIVES. GROWING FOOD IMPROVES NUTRITION SECURITY AND MENTAL HEALTH, GETS US INTO NATURE, AND OPENS OUR EYES TO THE WEATHER VOLATILITY CREATED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. FOR TWELVE YEARS, BIG GREEN HAS HELPED PEOPLE GROW THEIR OWN FOOD WITH SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED GARDEN PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
1
Nutrition
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

GARDENEERS
$225K
10%

San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc
$78K
4%
BROWNSVILLE WELLNESS COALITION
$75K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Big Green?
No. Big Green does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Big Green give?
Big Green primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Texas, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Big Green’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Big Green fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Big Green make each year?
In 2024, Big Green awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $885 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Big Green fund recently?
In 2024, Big Green awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include GARDENEERS, San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc, and BROWNSVILLE WELLNESS COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Big Green?
Big Green does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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