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
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
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
Resources Legacy Fund
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
Surf Justice Collective
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Sea Education Association
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support early career researchers to pursue oceanographic field work
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Seed Savers Exchange
Food
Fellowships and Internships
To support a hands-on internship focused on the science of regenerating and securing rare food crops, advancing the preservation of genetic diversity essential to climate-resilient agriculture
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
The Coral Reef Alliance
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support Clean Water for Reefs in Hawai'i
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
The Hinabi Project
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support hands-on weaving workshops to strengthen the Filipino-American community
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Uc Santa Barbara Foundation
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a paid scientific illustration fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students at UCSB that integrates visual storytelling into active environmental research and conservation projects at National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
University of Maryland Foundation
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate students at Maryland Sea Grant to gain experience in scientific illustration and communication regarding topics in the coastal and marine sciences
- $22,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Back-to-School Mini Grants program
- $90,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Xerces Society
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate student(s)
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
40 Acre Conservation League
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support general operating
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025
Ah Haa School For The Arts
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support American Academy of Bookbinding scholarships for students underrepresented in craft and trade and/or of higher socioeconomic need
- $60,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Ah Haa School For 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
Amah Mutsun Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support The Native Stewardships Corps and native plant propagation and restoration
- $150,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
American College of The Building 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
American Craft Council
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support individual grants for the Early Career Artist Program
- $252,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
American Geophysical Union
Earth Science
Community Building
To support travel grants for undergraduate, graduate, and early career scientists and faculty from under-resourced universities, and/or mentoring programs
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
American Heart Association
Food
Fellowships and Internships
To support early-career fellows in exploring the intersections of food systems, health, culture and equity through engagement with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI)
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
American Indian College Fund
Public School Teachers
New Teacher Pipeline
To support the Native Teacher Education program, providing opportunities for tribal colleges and universities to strengthen culturally responsive teacher education pathway programming
- $75,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
American Museum of Natural History
Public School Teachers
Teacher Experiences
To support Urban Advantage in providing capacity-building and support for teachers participating in their school community learning model at eight partner institutions
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
American Museum of Natural History
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate, graduate or post-doc student biology research in the field through the Richard Gilder Graduate School
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active