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

Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust

Food Fellowships and Internships
To support an internship within Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT's) Fisheries Workforce Development/Crew Training Program with projects including hosting a series of workshops and a mentorship program for entry-level and emerging fishermen
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Alliance For California Traditional Arts

Craft Awards and Prizes
To support the Apprenticeship and the Taproot Fellowship programs, both with a focus on traditional material arts
  • $1,200,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

American Museum of Natural History

Public School Teachers Teacher Experiences
To support Urban Advantage in enabling teachers to participate in their school community learning model at eight partner institutions
  • $150,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Archbold Biological Station

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for a graduate student
  • $20,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Big Sur Land Trust

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support community engagement and initial stewardship at Ferrini Ranch and Marks Ranch
  • $100,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Black in Marine Science

Earth Science Community Building
To support participants in the Tidal Wave mentoring program and science illustration intern(s)
  • $100,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Communityshare

Public School Teachers Teacher Experiences
To support the National Fellowship for Educators and/or in-person summer teacher workshops or residencies
  • $100,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Craft Emergency Relief Fund

Craft Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support Get Ready Grants, Emergency Relief and Extended Relief Grant Programs, and the Native Craft Artist Readiness Program
  • $1,500,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support paid, mentored scientific illustration internships that provide early-career artists with hands-on access to research, collections and collaborations while strengthening the role of visual communication in advancing scientific understanding
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Dillard University

Food Fellowships and Internships
To support the Student Food Security Fellows Program
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Donorschoose

Public School Teachers Classroom Grants
To support K-12 back-to-school classroom projects and experiential learning projects across national rural and equity focus schools
  • $7,500,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Field Museum of Natural History

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship focused on communicating science related to native flora and fauna
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Geological Society of America

Earth Science Awards and Prizes
To support participants in the On to the Future mentoring program, the Randolph W. "Bill" and Cecile T. Bromery Award and the Doris M. Curtis Outstanding Woman in Science Award
  • $110,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
Youth programs
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Iup Research Institute

Earth Science Enable Research Activity
To support students in the STEMSEAS program and researchers in the ChOP program
  • $75,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Jane Goodall Institute

Field Biology Fellowships and Internships
To support two undergraduate, graduate, or postdoc Africa-based students in a field-based study internship focused on primate research and conservation
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Kua

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the E Alu Pu Network, Hui Malama Loko I'a, or Limu Hui
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

La Semilla Food Center

Food Fellowships and Internships
To support beginning farmers' participation in a six-month Agroecology Farmer Fellowship program focused on land stewardship for a changing climate
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support initial stewardship and restoration at Colina Ranch in the southern Santa Cruz Mountains
  • $500,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Minorities in Shark Sciences

Field Biology Fellowships and Internships
To support recent college graduates and graduate students in a field-based internship studying sharks and rays
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Mission Edge San Diego

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support Planet Women's 100 Women Pathway project, with an emphasis on California and Hawaii participants
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Earth Science Fellowships and Internships
To Support the MBARI Technical Apprenticeship and Summer Internship Programs
  • $150,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

National Council On Education For The Ceramic Arts

Craft Awards and Prizes
To support NCECA's Innovator and Emerging Artist Fellowship Award Programs
  • $300,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Northern Illinois University Foundation

Earth Science Fellowships and Internships
Water Quality in the Yucatan Peninsula Internship Program (two interns)
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2026 Active

Resources Legacy Fund

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
Surf Justice Collective
  • $50,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2026 Active