[Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment](https://www.campbellfoundation.org)

January 23, 2026 | July 31, 2026

Maximum $25,000 per award; most awards are $10,000–$25,000; 1-year grant period

Supports projects improving water quality, access, and affordability in California, especially for marginalized communities.

Only organizations that have never received a Campbell Foundation grant are eligible.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment funds projects that address the urgent challenges of water quality, availability, and affordability in California, with a particular focus on marginalized communities. Supported efforts include mitigating agricultural runoff contamination, improving groundwater management, and advocating for equitable water policies. The program aims to ensure that all Californians have access—both physical and financial—to clean, safe drinking water, and to amplify the voices of affected communities in policy decisions. --- ## Due Dates - **January 23, 2026:** Unsolicited Grant Cycle 1 – 2026 full proposal deadline (closed) - **July 31, 2026:** Unsolicited Grant Cycle 2 – 2026 full proposal deadline (open; due by 5 pm Pacific Time) No late submissions or extensions are allowed. --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum request:** $25,000 per unsolicited grant - **Typical award range:** $10,000–$25,000 (awards as low as $1,000 possible) - **Grant period:** Funds must be expended within 12 months of award --- ## Eligibility - Only organizations that have **never received a Campbell Foundation grant** may apply. - Applicants must be: - US-registered 501(c)3 public charitable organizations (including eligible educational institutions and government agencies) - Fiscally sponsored projects are also eligible - **Priority is given to organizations that:** - Have operated for 5+ years - Have an annual operating budget between $1 million and $12 million - Have at least five funders of $5,000 or more - Have at least five board members - Align with one or more program areas: Agriculture, Clean, Safe Drinking Water, Community Engagement, Water Management, Watershed Advocacy - Focus on racial equity and/or serve Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color - Have leadership that reflects the communities served - Operate in priority counties: - California: Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Francisco, Tulare - Maryland: Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset - Pennsylvania: Lancaster, York - **Ineligible for unsolicited grants:** Academic/medical research, animal rescue, disease research, ecosystem restoration, films, hospitals, individuals, most fisheries/ocean management, plastic pollution, single species conservation, and other excluded areas (see [full list](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/how-to-apply/)). --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Confirm your organization has never received a Campbell Foundation grant ([search grants database](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/grants-awarded/)). - **Step 2:** Check if your organization or fiscal sponsor is registered ([search organizations](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/registered-organizations/)). - **Step 3:** Complete the [eligibility checklist](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unsoleligibilitychecklist). - **Step 4:** (Recommended) Use the [Prescreen Tool](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TZ32SV) to assess your fit. - **Step 5:** Submit a full proposal via the Foundation’s grants management system (see [how to apply](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/how-to-apply/)). - [Download the proposal template](https://campbellfoundation.box.com/shared/static/b9tycl70b0uau101f9r12qrvzzf70u9d.docx) - **Limit:** Only one proposal per cycle per organization - **No letters of inquiry (LOI)** or hard copies accepted; proposals must be complete and submitted online --- ## Additional Information - If declined, organizations must wait two years before reapplying. - Most unsolicited grants are one-time awards; renewals are rare and at the Foundation’s discretion. - Projects can be based anywhere, but preference is given to work in the Foundation’s priority counties. - Proposals for general support are currently being accepted (not capacity building or capital campaigns). --- ## External Links - [Clean, Safe Drinking Water Program Overview](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/access-to-clean-safe-drinking-water) - [How to Apply](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/how-to-apply/) - [Unsolicited Grants Program Details](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/programs/unsolicited/) - [Eligibility Checklist](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unsoleligibilitychecklist) - [Prescreen Tool](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TZ32SV) - [Proposal Template](https://campbellfoundation.box.com/shared/static/b9tycl70b0uau101f9r12qrvzzf70u9d.docx) - [Recent Unsolicited Grant Recipients](https://www.campbellfoundation.org/unsolicited-grant-recipients/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Khloe Graczyk | [kgraczyk@campbellfoundation.org](mailto:kgraczyk@campbellfoundation.org) | 410-990-0900 | For technical support: [techsupport@campbellfoundation.org](mailto:techsupport@campbellfoundation.org) ---

Clean, Safe Drinking Water

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