Grants
The Foundation makes grants that support its broad interest areas of field-based science, art and craft, teaching, and protection of the natural world.
Active
Beta-local
Craft
Awards and Prizes
To support an award for under-recognized Puerto Rican artists working within Puerto Rican material culture
- $85,500
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Big Sur Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Ferrini Ranch Project
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Black in Marine Science
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the BIMS Immersion Program
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Black in Marine Science
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support an intern by providing them training in marine science communication and helping them develop professionally
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support Emergency Relief Grants for craftspeople affected by Southern California fires
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Curiodyssey
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Conservation Trail and Gardens Initiative
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for a graduate student seeking to refine their skills and expand their professional portfolio using natural history collections
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Desert Botanical Garden
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support one undergraduate or graduate student in a botanical illustration internship
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Earthwatch Institute
Public School Teachers
Teacher Experiences
To support Teach Earth, a fellowship program for teachers
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
First Peoples Fund
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support the YĆ©igo Action Grants
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Native Alaskan Residency Program
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Mote Marine Laboratory
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support scientific illustration internships
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Napa Valley Education Foundation
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Teacher Innovation Grants program
- $90,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for one undergraduate or graduate student
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
San Francisco Education Fund
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support Educator Grants
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Protecting Rare Plants program, with a focus on the Channel Islands
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Classroom Grants program, specifically for field trips and professional development opportunities
- $90,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
The Hinabi Project
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support hands-on weaving workshops to strengthen Filipino-American community
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
University of Idaho Foundation
Food
Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center's summer internship program
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Back-to-School Mini Grants program
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Western Flyer Foundation
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration intern in developing plankton illustrations and 3D models, enhancing marine science education through interactive and open-source resources
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Xerces Society
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate students
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
40 Acre Conservation League
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support general operating
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Ah Haa School For The Arts
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support American Academy of Bookbinding scholarships for students underrepresented in craft and trade and/or of higher socioeconomic need
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support artist engagement throughout the Alaska Native Artist community
- $30,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active