Environment
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize funds early-stage, innovative projects that protect natural resources and address climate change impacts in the U.S., offering support, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities.
Funder: The J.M. Kaplan Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (First-round application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $175,000 per awardee over three years (includes $150,000 cash + $25,000 for project expenses)
Summary: Supports early-stage projects protecting natural resources and addressing climate change impacts in the U.S.
Key Information: Open to nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits; U.S. impact required.
Description
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize, administered by The J.M. Kaplan Fund, seeks to identify and support transformative early-stage projects in the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice fields—with a strong focus on environmental initiatives that safeguard ecosystems and address climate change. The Prize is designed for organizations and projects that are innovative, have a clear theory of change, and demonstrate the potential for broad impact. Awardees receive not only financial support but also access to a network of resources, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities to help scale their work.
