Environment

The J.M. Kaplan Fund is proud of its history of advancing key environmental initiatives. In its early years, the Fund played a role in revitalizing New York City’s parks, conserving landmark areas of the Hudson Valley, and establishing a pioneering watershed protection program for New York City’s water supply. Over time, this work has expanded to include large-scale terrestrial and marine conservation efforts, spanning from the Arctic to Chilean Patagonia.

Today, the Fund builds on this history by supporting projects that address climate change and advance climate solutions. This includes supporting initiatives that lower greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resiliency, such as advancing renewable energy and nature-based climate solutions. The Fund aims to help scale innovative models, advance strategic partnerships, and create spaces for collaboration and idea exchange in this field.

Please note that we make grants by invitation only and do not accept unsolicited requests.