Do You Have a Purpose-Driven Project Ready to Launch into Motion?
Apply for a Purpose Earth Grant Award
2025 dates to apply for a grant coming soon.
Applications Closed for 2024We support purpose-driven projects that are finding creative solutions within the areas of environmental protection, community activation and cultural collaboration.
Grant funding is up to $10,000 per recipient. If awarded, you’ll receive both funding and mentorship support.
Both organizations and individuals are welcome to apply if you meet all the requirements outlined below.
Deadline to submit your completed application has passed for 2024. New dates coming soon.
Purpose Earth grant recipients are chosen based on the project’s alignment with the Purpose Earth mission and ability to address solutions in the areas of:
- Environmental Protection (projects that work to alleviate environmental degradation, restore/protect natural resources or address solutions for climate change)
- Community Activation (projects creating a positive and thriving community network while engaging in transformative change for the good of the whole)
- Cultural Collaboration (empowering creative expression and connection, while strengthening the values of compassion and collaboration across communities and sectors)
Projects must also be able to articulate how a grant will support community impact and outline a specific design, development and implementation process for how the grant will be used within a clear timeline.
All applicants are required to provide at least one reference letter from an individual you’ve had a professional connection with, related to your qualifications in leading the project and endorsing the project mission.
Submissions that are not fully completed to full application standards will not be reviewed or considered.
Please continue reading below for important guidelines on completing your application.
Purpose Earth grant funding ranges from $2,000 to $10,000 per recipient.
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Applications closed for 2024.
Purpose Earth is no longer accepting applications for this round.
Due to the large amount of submissions, applications that are not fully completed to full application standards will not be reviewed or considered.
Our team engages in an in-depth and careful review and vetting of all application submissions and references.
Due to the overwhelming number of applications, grant recipients will be notified if they have been awarded by February 2025.
Before you begin, it is important you read the guidelines below. By adhering to these guidelines, you significantly enhance the likelihood of your application being considered for funding. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
1. One Application per Organization or Individual: Each organization or individual may submit only one application. Multiple applications will not be considered.
2. Completeness of Applications: Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed or considered for funding. Please ensure all required sections are filled out accurately and thoroughly by the deadline stated above. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Deadline to submit your application is August 31, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT.
3. Funding Limit: Projects are funded up to USD 10,000. Applications requesting funding above this limit will not be considered.
4. Budget Requirements: Applicants must include a detailed budget and budget description, outlining how the funds would be allocated and spent.
5. Excluded Funding Areas: Funding is not provided for the following:
- Operational support, including salaries, wages, or compensation to consultants, contractors, or advisors.
- Travel support.
- Capital campaigns.
- Sponsorships, conferences, or prizes.
- Projects exceeding our maximum grant of 10,000 USD, where a Purpose Earth grant would constitute only a fraction of the total project cost, will not be considered for funding.
6. Video Submission: Applicants are asked to include a 1-minute video submission to creatively explain the vision and impact of how a Purpose Earth grant would support project efforts. We encourage you to read these guidelines for creating a quality video.
Be certain when you upload your video that the setting is NOT set for private viewing only requiring permission to view. This will be considered an incomplete application.
Please do not email questions. Due to the extraordinary amount of applications being submitted, we are not able to respond to emails . All application information is outlined on the website to assist in your application process.