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

The Oakland Public Education Fund

Public School Teachers Classroom Grants
To support the new teacher materials/supply fund
  • $30,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support the AQUANAUTS program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

The U C Davis Foundation

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support underrepresented undergraduate students to pursue summer research projects focused on plant, environmental, and agroecology sciences
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Tides Center

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support PODER's Urban Campesinxs food justice and young adult leadership program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Uc Santa Barbara Foundation

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the UC Santa Barbara Marine Science Institute's Research SCUBA Certification Program (DIVErsity in Diving)
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of California Berkeley Foundation

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support the HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars for Change Program with a focus on hands-on food research
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Elkus Ranch Fund, including program delivery by providing subsidies to enable area schools to participate in hands-on programs
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of Hawaii Foundation

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program's biocultural restoration and environmental education, including lo'i kalo and loko wai restoration and agroforestry, and teacher workshops for marine education
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of Idaho Foundation

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (SOAC) Summer Internship program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of Maryland Foundation

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate students to pursue a field-based internship with Maryland Sea Grant, with a focus on community college students
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of Montana Foundation

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support two students in the Summer Internship Program at the Flathead Lake Biological Station focused on field biology research
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

University of Texas At El Paso (utep)

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support two undergraduate students per year conducting field research in ecology and evolutionary biology
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support The Color Network’s professional development grants, studio stipends, and micro grants for BIPOC ceramic artists
  • $20,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 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 2024 Active

Western Flyer Foundation

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Education program and general operating
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the Woods Hole Partnership Education Program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Xerces Society

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support community science (including Bumblebee Atlas), X Kids and/or the Habitat Kit program in California
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Yale University

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Environmental Fellows Program
  • $2,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Yale University

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Environmental Fellows Program
  • $90,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Yestermorrow

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To fund scholarships for certification courses
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Zygote Press

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the PROOF (Print Residency Of Ohio’s Future) Fellowship
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the ARTShop Program
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2023

Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support The Native Stewardship Corps, native plant propagation and restoration, and general operations
  • $30,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2023

American Association of Woodturners

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support the Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) Lathe & Equipment Grant with a focus on individuals; and the Artist Showcase Award
  • $66,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2023 Active

American College of The Building Arts

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarship(s) and recruiting for students in the full-time program, with a preference for students of diverse backgrounds and/or underrepresented in their craft or trade
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2023
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