The Gateway Regional Environment Fund (GREF) supports projects in the St. Louis metro area that advance community efforts to reduce the region’s carbon footprint.
Donor Name: St. Louis Community Foundation
State: Illinois, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This request for “letters of interest” is for organizations with proposals for projects that are both innovative and will have a lasting measurable impact on St. Louis. Greenhouse gases are global and, though their effects may not be felt directly, greenhouse gases do and will continue to negatively impact the St. Louis region. The GREF will give preference to proposals that demonstrate clear evidence of community demand for services. They seek ideas that will produce:
- Measurable reduction of carbon (or other GHGs) in the environment
- Replicable and sustainable programming
- New synergies or take advantage of existing synergies.
Funding Information
In 2025 the Gateway Regional Environment Fund will make one-year grants up to $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
- Have a minimum of two permanent staff members
- Have a minimum budget of $200,000
- While the Gateway Regional Environment Fund recognizes the importance and value of the range of efforts that will result in a more sustainable environment, the following types of projects are not the focus of this request for proposals:
For more information, visit St. Louis Community Foundation.
