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

Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean Sciences

Earth Science Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate student internships that include a field biology or experiential Earth science research component
  • $150,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Black in Marine Science

Field Biology 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

Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration residency program for a recent graduate, graduate student, or undergraduate who will work in collaboration with faculty from the departments of Art + Film and Biological Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California Academy of Sciences

Field Biology Fellowships and Internships
To support field research graduate fellowships for international students
  • $300,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California Botanic Garden

Field Biology Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate and recent graduate summer internships in applied plant conservation
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California College of The Arts

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarship(s) for students focusing in ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry & metal arts, or textiles, with a preference for students underrepresented in their craft
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California College of The Arts

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support tools, equipment, safety and access for craftspeople in people-focused programs
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California Indian Basketweavers Association

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support basketweavers in California to carry on their traditional basketweaving and cultural knowledge
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

California State University Channel Islands Foundation

Field Biology Fellowships and Internships
To support immersive field experiences for undergraduates led by the Environmental Science and Resource Management department at the Santa Rosa Island Research Station
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Carving Studio and Sculpture Center

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarships for people in financial need
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Carving Studio and Sculpture Center

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support tools, equipment, safety and access for craftspeople in people-focused programs
  • $10,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Center For Black Educator Development

Public School Teachers New Teacher Pipeline
To support the Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship
  • $400,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Center For Black Educator Development

Public School Teachers New Teacher Pipeline
To support the Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship
  • $60,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Center For Furniture Craftsmanship

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Teaching the Teachers program and scholarships for the Nine-month Comprehensive program
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Chicago Botanic Garden

Food Fellowships and Internships
To support Windy City Harvest's Apprenticeship & Farm Incubator program, which provides hands-on training in sustainable urban agriculture for early-career participants
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Coastal Quest

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Outreach and Education Small Grants Program and/or the Emerging Leaders for 30x30 Cohort in California
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Coastside Land Trust

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support land protection, restoration and stewardship, including the Junior Land Stewards Program
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Communityshare

Public School Teachers Teacher Experiences
To support the National Fellowship for Educators
  • $50,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Conservation Nation

Field Biology Small Grants for Field Biologists
To support the Grant Program with a focus on hands-on field biology work
  • $100,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Contina Impact

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the San Francisco Neighborhoods & Parks Fund
  • $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

Crafting The Future

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support BIPOC artists with scholarships for craft programs; Impact Grants; and micro grants
  • $50,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Cranbrook Educational Community

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support tools, equipment, safety and access for craftspeople in people-focused programs
  • $10,000
  • 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