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