ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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The Environmental Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FUND AND DIRECT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO BENEFIT INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
$1.2M
12%
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
$424K
4%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
$367.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$54K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $54 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $739 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY , UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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