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Clif Family Foundation Open Call Grants

Clif Family FoundationCloses Mar 1, 2027(136 days left)$5,000 – $50,000

Summary

U.S. 501(c)(3)s with budgets under $8 million working on food systems, climate justice, outdoor access or pollution can apply for general operating grants of about $5,000 to $50,000. Next deadline March 1, 2027.

About this grant

The Clif Family Foundation makes one-year general operating grants, usually $5,000 to $50,000, to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $8 million working on food systems, climate justice, outdoor access and pollution. Organizations take an eligibility quiz and apply through the Foundation's Temelio portal. Applications are reviewed twice a year; the next deadline is March 1, 2027, and the portal reopens in early 2027.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Registered as, or fiscally sponsored by, a 501(c)(3) organization

Operating budget under $8 million

Work focused primarily in the United States and its unincorporated territories

Priority areas: regenerative and organic farming, food production workers' health and safety, climate justice, healthy food access, inclusive outdoor access, and indoor and outdoor spaces safe from pollution

Not funded: endowments, individuals, sponsorships, summer camps, deficit funding, capital construction, faith-based organizations, or local or state government agencies

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Hunger
  • Health

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

Program contact

info@cliffamilyfoundation.org

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