League Of Conservation Voters Education
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCV Education Fund) is a Washington, DC–based 501(c)(3) that uses public education, voter registration and civic engagement to advance climate action, environmental justice, and strengthen democracy. The organization supports state affiliates and runs grant programs and fellowships to build local capacity.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A state or local environmental/conservation or civic engagement organization—often an LCV affiliate or longtime partner—with demonstrated capacity in voter engagement, public education, or state-level advocacy.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or partnership with the League of Conservation Voters network or past grantee status
- • Work focused on environmental education, capacity building, or nonpartisan civic engagement
- • State-level programs or demonstrable impact in a state the funder supports
- • Ability to administer program or fellowship-style funding and report on civic engagement outcomes
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached organizations in 31 states, indicating a broad multi-state footprint, although the majority of dollars (84%) were concentrated in DC.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 41 distinct recipients and 33 repeat grantees across three years, so the funder supports many independent organizations even though a single large recipient dominates dollar totals.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients are funded (8 new grantees in 2024 and a higher new-recipient rate in 2023), but there are no public application guidelines; this suggests newcomers can enter the portfolio but access is likely relationship- or referral-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
