New England Grassroots Environment Fund: SEED Grant

The Seed grant program aims to encourage new projects or expand existing ones, focusing on initiatives that foster a healthier, more sustainable environment. It targets community groups who are not typically reached by conventional funders. The program supports a diverse array of environmental activities, emphasizing the importance of whole systems-thinking in project development. Specific causes supported by the Seed grant include:

• Civic engagement, volunteerism, and the emergence of new leaders and community initiatives at the neighborhood and town level in New England.
• Transitioning from single-issue debates to positive, inclusive, systemic, constructive, and lasting community solutions.
• Connecting local advocacy with broader state-wide and national efforts, while preserving local identity.
• Building and maintaining networks of activists committed to fostering a just and equitable society. Examples of projects suitable for Seed grant funding include community gardens needing materials, local energy committees seeking outreach materials for new campaigns, and sustainability groups wishing to expand educational offerings.