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

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the MBARI Summer Internship Program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support the MBARI Science Illustration Internship Program
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Morton Arboretum

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the Integrated Mentorship Program at The Center for Tree Science
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Mote Marine Laboratory

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support one or more students from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in the Mote Research Experience for Undergraduate Program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

National Geographic Society

Field Biology Small Grants for Field Biologists
To support STEM Field Assistant Program, and Level I and II National Geographic Grants for Explorers engaging in field-based natural science research
  • $300,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

National Tropical Botanical Garden

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support a field-based research internship with National Tropical Botanical Garden for an undergraduate or graduate student(s) within conservation science of native Hawaiian plants
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support LIFT program awardees
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Naturebridge

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support NatureBridge's California programs
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

New York Botanical Garden

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate interns or graduate students to engage in field research along with NYBG botanists
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

North Bennet Street School

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support Impact Scholarships for students in the full-time program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

North House Folk School

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Internship Program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Prothero Internship
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Organization For Tropical Studies

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support the professional development of undergraduate or graduate students in the field of scientific illustration and provide real world experience that advances the mission of the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Outdoor Afro

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support California outdoor leadership and Making Waves programs, and general operations
  • $30,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2022

Pacific Horticulture

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support general operations and science communicators
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Paʻi Foundation

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Nana I Ke Kumu cultural workshop series with a focus on hands-on traditional arts
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support the Coyote Valley and Farmland programs
  • $200,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2022

Penland School of Craft

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support Crafting the Future's scholarship program for 2-3 BIPOC students to attend craft workshops
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Penland School of Craft

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarships for HBCU faculty at Penland School of Craft
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2022 Active

Peters Valley School of Craft

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Artist Residency Program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation

Public School Teachers Classroom Grants
To support 1) Visiting Artist, 2) Excursion and 3) Technology, Engineering and Design Thinking small grants programs for teachers in the Bay Area
  • $130,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Pilchuck Glass School

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support Pilchuck's Artist in Residence (AiR) program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Planet Women

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the West Coast cohort of the 100 Women Pathway project
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2022

Point Blue Conservation Science

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Education Program, including STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring A Watershed), the Community College Conservation Internship Program, and/or intern training
  • $100,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2022

Polynesian Voyaging Society

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support Moananuiakea – A Voyage for the Pacific, and organizational strengthening and leadership development
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2022
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