Patagonia funds only environmental work and is most interested in providing grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. They believe true change will occur only through a strong grassroots movement and focus on organizations that build a strong base of citizen support.
They accept one proposal per group in a given fiscal year (May 1–April 30), with deadlines varying from program to program. Typical grant size also varies from program to program, but generally ranges between $5,000 and $20,000.