Project Grants

Grants of between $1000 and $35,000 are made for projects that have regional or statewide significance.  We attempt to fund those projects that are most likely to protect and preserve the greatest concentrations of ecologically valuable resources, and that produce clear, concrete results.  Project grants can be made to support work within our Focused Funding Areas, and for Organized Collaborative Campaigns.  Grants for Collaborative Campaigns may exceed our $35,000 funding limit.

General Support Grants

Grants of between $5,000 and $35,000 annually are made to support general operating expenses.  General support grants are made to prior grantees that have a proven track record working on issues that are consistent with the Foundation’s priorities.  We will provide a limited number of grants each year for institutional and administrative capacity building aimed at improving organizational effectiveness, particularly for small organizations that are working on key state or regional issues.  In rare circumstances, we will provide general support to new organizations that have been formed to resolve an especially urgent environmental problem.

Emergency / Opportunity Grants

In special cases, the Foundation will make grants in response to an emergency or unexpected opportunity affecting an ongoing Foundation-funded project or campaign.  Emergency/ opportunity grants are limited to $5,000 or less, and can be made at any time between March 15 and December 31. The application process for these grants is simplified. Funding decisions are usually made within two weeks.  For information on emergency or opportunity grants, contact Foundation staff directly.

Note:  Although the Foundation does not support projects focused on legislative lobbying, general support grants to Section 501 (c) 3 charities may be used to support a grantee’s overall operations, even if the grantee engages in lobbying as part of its programs.