Patagonia International Grants Program

Grant Overview

Donor: Patagonia

About: The Patagonia International Grants Program supports grassroots environmental organizations with direct-action strategies aimed at addressing root causes of environmental problems. The program prioritizes innovative, measurable projects with clear goals and long-term impact. Eligible activities include campaigns to protect natural environments, biodiversity, and affected communities, as well as initiatives that build public involvement and confront systemic inequities in environmental policies. Grants are available to organizations operating in specified countries, excluding U.S.-based activities. Typical grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000, with funding cycles aligning with Patagonia’s fiscal year (May–April).

Focus: grassroots activism, environmental protection, biodiversity, systemic bias in policies, civic engagement.

Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Eligibility: environmental nonprofits, organizations focused on systemic change, measurable projects, activities outside the U.S.

Terms: Funds cannot support lobbying, political campaigns, U.S.-based activities, capital expenses, or endowments. Applicants must propose measurable, action-oriented projects with goals aligned to environmental and social equity principles.