Environmental Stewardship Fund
The Environmental Stewardship Fund supports innovative projects improving environmental education, access, and natural resource preservation in the Fox Valley region.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$15,000 per award (one-year grants, typical range for Annual Responsive Grant)
Summary: Supports innovative, sustainable projects that enhance environmental well-being, access, and education in the Fox Valley region.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Annual Responsive Grant cycle of the Community Vision Fund.
Description
The Environmental Stewardship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, supports creative and environmentally sound projects that benefit broad segments of the community. Established in 2006, this staff-directed field of interest fund prioritizes initiatives that increase access and inclusion in nature, enhance environmental education and awareness, and preserve or enhance the region’s natural resources. Grants are awarded through the Community Vision Fund’s Annual Responsive Grant process, focusing on solutions that improve the well-being of current and future generations in the Fox Valley area.
