EarthON Trust based Grant
The Grassroots Fund Program provides flexible, multi-year funding through a trust-based, participatory approach. We support CSOs, NGOs, and grassroots organizations with grants up to $10,000, enabling local climate solutions in sustainable agriculture, circularity, renewable energy, and economic transitions. Beyond funding, we offer skills, networks, and resources to drive long-term community impact.
The Grassroots Fund Program provides multi-year, flexible grants to support the transformative initiatives of CSOs, NGOs, and grassroots organizations. With a participatory and trust-based grantmaking approach, we offer both core and project-specific support, enabling long-term impact and sustainability. Beyond funding, we accompany our grantee-partners with tailored financial and non-financial resources, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to thrive. This program fosters collaboration, innovation, and resilience, empowering local changemakers to lead initiatives in sustainable agriculture, circularity, renewable energy, and economic transitions while addressing the unique challenges of their communities.
The Grassroots Funds program provides trust-based grants of up to $10,000 to grassroots organizations with annual budgets of up to $600,000. These funds empower local organizations to scale innovative climate solutions, focusing on underserved and climate-vulnerable regions.
FAQ
EarthON Trust based Grant
What is the Trust based Grant?
The EarthON Trust based Grant provides core grants of up to $10,000 to grassroots organizations working on innovative climate solutions. The fund is designed to scale impactful projects and foster collaboration among climate leaders.
Who is eligible to apply for the Grant?
- Founders from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Organizations operating in geographically underserved regions.
- Initiatives focused on innovative climate solutions.
What is trust-based grantmaking, and how does EarthON use it?
Trust-based grantmaking minimizes bureaucratic hurdles and prioritizes transparency, flexibility, and collaboration. EarthON uses this approach to empower grassroots leaders by trusting them to use funds where they are most impactful.
How does the Trust based Grant differ from the Eco Champions Programme?
While both initiatives support climate leaders, the Grassroots Fund focuses on providing direct financial support to organizations for scaling their solutions. The Eco Champions Programme, on the other hand, includes mentorship, capacity building, and ecosystem support in addition to funding.
Supported Organisations

Sahyogini
Sahyogini
From Waste to Possibility in Bokaro – For over two decades, Sahyogini has been a pillar of grassroots change in Bokaro. With EarthON’s support, they launched a vibrant waste management initiative blending awareness with action. Youth led rallies, schools embraced eco-learning, and households practiced composting and segregation. Door-to-door campaigns brought sustainable habits into daily life, while collaboration with civic bodies aligned systems with community efforts. Sahyogini proved that real change happens when people lead with purpose. From bylanes to classrooms, they turned waste into a vehicle for dignity, responsibility, and hope.

Ekitaa Welfare Trust
Ekitaa Welfare Trust
From Waste to Worth – Empowering Communities, One Step at a Time – Ekitaa Welfare Trust, based in the coal belt of West Bengal, is committed to uplifting vulnerable communities, with a special focus on women and children. With EarthON’s support, the Trust transformed waste management into a tool for empowerment, fostering sustainable practices while building local leadership.
Local women, equipped with hands-on training in composting and upcycling, played a pivotal role in transforming their households into green spaces, contributing to both environmental and economic well-being.Ekitaa’s approach demonstrates that with grassroots efforts, waste can be turned into an opportunity for transformation and a cleaner future.

Development Action Society (DAS)
Development Action Society (DAS)
DAS, rooted in the underserved Dhapa area of South Kolkata—where the city’s waste meets its most vulnerable communities—was founded to uplift women and children through rights-based development. With EarthON’s support, DAS expanded its mission to tackle waste management, transforming a pressing challenge into a path for empowerment.
In a place where unmanaged waste affects daily life, women were trained in composting and segregation, turning household chores into environmental and economic solutions. Tapping into deep community trust, DAS ensured these practices reached every home, fostering lasting change. Their work shows that when education, empathy, and grassroots leadership come together—even the most neglected places can spark sustainable transformation.

Pahchan Foundation
Pahchan Foundation
Youth-Led Change, Rooted in Rights and Driven by Dignity – Pehchan Foundation, a youth-driven initiative in Titagarh, is transforming local communities through awareness and action on waste management. Supported by EarthON, Pahchan empowered youth to lead change while linking environmental sustainability with community wellbeing.
The foundation turned waste into a catalyst for awareness, leading youth in rallies, door-to-door drives, and school campaigns to promote waste segregation, recycling, and cleaner neighborhoods. Engagement with schools helped build eco-conscious habits, while collaboration with local authorities ensured alignment with municipal waste management plans, creating a sustainable framework for future action.

Durgapur Sub Divisional Sports & Cultural Clubs Coordination Society
Durgapur Sub Divisional Sports & Cultural Clubs Coordination Society
Where Culture Meets Community Action- DSSCCS, a vibrant network of sports and cultural clubs in Durgapur, leveraged EarthON’s support to drive waste management initiatives through youth leadership and community engagement. The project brought a unique blend of culture and civic responsibility to make the city cleaner and greener.Local clubs led by example—organizing clean-up drives, promoting plastic-free living, and setting up waste segregation systems. Schools also became key players, integrating waste management into their curriculum with fun activities and eco-challenges.DSSCCS’s approach proved that when youth take the lead, communities unite, and sustainability becomes a shared responsibility.

Ruchika Social Service Organisation
Ruchika Social Service Organisation
Waste to Responsibility: A Cleaner Tomorrow Ruchika Social Service Organisation, with a long-standing commitment to vulnerable communities, leveraged EarthON’s support to integrate waste management into their child-focused initiatives. Through engaging classroom sessions and school campaigns, children became advocates for the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—leading change in their homes and neighborhoods. Outreach programs empowered families with knowledge on waste segregation, composting, and plastic reduction, linking personal responsibility to community wellbeing. By collaborating with Bhubaneswar Municipality, Ruchika ensured their actions were in sync with the city’s broader waste management goals, ensuring sustainable and long-lasting impact.Ruchika’s work showed that when children are empowered, families become aware, and communities unite, a culture of cleanliness and responsibility emerges.

Suryodaya Charitable Trust
Suryodaya Charitable Trust
Waste to Community Empowerment: A Journey of Change : Suryodaya Charitable Trust, led by passionate community voices, transformed Cuttack’s waste management with EarthON’s support. They empowered marginalized communities through waste segregation, composting, and awareness campaigns, making sustainability a shared goal.
Through youth-driven initiatives like art competitions and action campaigns, students became eco-leaders, spreading green practices across schools and homes. The trust collaborated with local municipal bodies to align community efforts with Cuttack’s waste management systems, ensuring sustainable impact.Suryodaya Charitable Trust’s work proved that transformation starts with unity.

Jago Foundation
Jago Foundation
Waste to Social Impact: A Youth-Driven Revolution : In Giridih, Jago Foundation, driven by passionate youth, turned waste into a catalyst for change. With EarthON’s support, they empowered communities through waste segregation, composting, and environmental education, making sustainability a collective mission.Youth-led campaigns in schools and neighborhoods ignited curiosity and leadership, while home visits and community events promoted sustainable living. Jago Foundation’s journey proves that when youth lead with knowledge, communities rise for a cleaner, greener future. Waste becomes not just waste, but an opportunity for transformation.

Swabhimaan
Swabhimaan
Turning Waste into Wisdom in Dhanbad – Led by resilient women, Swabhimaan, with EarthON’s support, empowered communities in Dhanbad to rethink waste. Through school workshops, local women’s training, and street campaigns, they turned homes and streets into learning spaces. Children became eco-champions, and women led awareness drives on segregation and composting. Their mission was clear—build awareness, skills, and dignity.

Manthan Yuva Sansthan
Manthan Yuva Sansthan
Waste to Worth: A Youth-Led Revolution Manthan Yuva Sansthan, in partnership with EarthON and Ranchi Municipal Corporation, led a vibrant waste management initiative in Ranchi. Young students became eco-leaders—driving rallies, workshops, and door-to-door awareness. Schools transformed into green hubs, while street plays and clean-up drives united communities. The project didn’t just manage waste—it reshaped mindsets. With youth energy and local support, MYS turned everyday challenges into opportunities for change, proving that when young people lead, transformation follows.