Environment

GreenCityBlueLake is the portal to Northeast Ohio sustainability efforts. The site highlights projects, events and volunteer and employment opportunities in the region.

Environmental Grantmakers Association supports member organizations in grantmaking that protects the environment and its inhabitants.  While the site is primarily for funders, nonprofit organizations will find the resource section helpful.

Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities
The Funders' Network is an active resource and focal point for foundations, nonprofit organizations and other partners working to solve the environmental, social and economic problems created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment.

Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD) is a grantmakers' forum that seeks to focus attention on issues and program opportunities related to the conservation and restoration of biological resources. Non-members can use the site to access publications and foundation listings.

Entrepreneurs for Sustainability E4S is a local authority for sustainable business practices in Northeast Ohio.  E4S convenes and educates non-profit organizations and businesses with in-depth workshops and peer-learning groups, and its Business-to-Business directory is a great resource for locating regional companies that provide products and services implementing sustainable business practices and projects. 

 Cleveland Carbon Fund sponsors the creation and implementation of local carbon reduction projects that help foster economic development, social well-being and environmental stewardship in the Cleveland community.