Patagonia – Environmental Grants Program
Charitable Grants Supporting Grassroots Environmental Action
Patagonia provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations working to protect and restore the natural environment. Patagonia’s grantmaking prioritizes grassroots, community-led organizations taking bold action to address the root causes of environmental problems.
Organization: Patagonia
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: United States and internationally, with emphasis on communities directly impacted by environmental challenges
About the Funder
Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company built around environmental activism. Through its Environmental Grants Program and its commitment to 1% for the Planet, Patagonia directs resources to organizations that challenge conventional approaches, drive systemic change, and deliver tangible environmental outcomes.
What This Program Supports
Patagonia funds organizations working on:
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Land, water, and wildlife protection
- Environmental justice and community resilience
- Regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems
- Campaigns and actions that address the root causes of environmental harm
Patagonia prioritizes organizations that use direct action, advocacy, organizing, and innovative solutions to achieve lasting impact.
Eligibility & Preferences
To be considered for funding, organizations must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or international equivalent
- Be grassroots-led, with a strong local or community base
- Focus on environmental protection, not general education or services
- Demonstrate a clear strategy for achieving measurable environmental outcomes
Priority is given to organizations led by or deeply accountable to the communities most affected by environmental issues.
Ineligible Requests
Patagonia generally does not fund:
- Large, national organizations without a grassroots focus
- Environmental education programs without action-oriented outcomes
- Scientific research without a clear advocacy or action component
- Political candidates or electoral campaigns
- Capital campaigns or endowments
Funding Amounts
💰 Typical Grant Size: $5,000 – $20,000
Grant amounts vary based on:
- Scope and urgency of the environmental issue
- Organizational capacity and community impact
- Alignment with Patagonia’s environmental priorities
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Rolling, with seasonal review cycles
📅 Review Process: Competitive review based on alignment, urgency, and impact
Applicants should expect decisions following Patagonia’s established review periods.
Application / Request Process
Organizations must review Patagonia’s funding priorities and submit applications through the Environmental Grants portal.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Are grassroots or community-led
- Focus on direct environmental action or advocacy
- Address systemic environmental challenges
- Seek values-aligned corporate grant support
Patagonia’s Environmental Grants Program is best suited for organizations working boldly to protect the planet and advance environmental justice.