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
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
Kodaly Foundation For Music Education
Public School Teachers
Teacher Experiences
To support 10 full Kodály Summer Certificate Scholarships for educators per year at the University of Redlands in San Anselmo
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Kua
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the E Alu Pū Network, Hui Mālama Loko I'a, or Limu Hui
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
Kupu
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support workforce development in conservation, ecosystem resilience, sustainability and environmental education, including the Kupu Āina Corps (KAC) and/or the Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
- $500,000
- 2 Years
- 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
Maine Crafts Association
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Craft Apprenticeship and the Maine Craft Artist Award Programs
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Farmland Protection and/or Small Grants Program
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Math in The Mountains
Public School Teachers
Teacher Experiences
To support teachers to participate in Math in the Mountains Teacher Immersion Program, a week-long residential professional development experience
- $50,000
- 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
Missouri Botanical Garden
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support field research of students in the Graduate Studies Program
- $75,000
- 3 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
Morton Arboretum
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support the Integrated Mentorship Program at The Center for Tree Science
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Earth Science
Awards and Prizes
To support the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
- $120,000
- 2 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
National Geographic Society
Field Biology
Small Grants for Field Biologists
To support Level I Grants for Explorers engaging in field-based natural science research
- $200,000
- 1 Year
- 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
Outdoor Afro
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Volunteer Leader and Making Waves programs in California, and general operations
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Parks California
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Route to Parks Grants Program
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
Peters Valley Craft Center
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Fall Guest Artist Residency program
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Pilchuck Glass School
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Pilchuck Fellowship Program
- $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
Rural Schools Collaborative
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support Grants in Place awards for exceptional rural educators to carry out Place-Based Education projects in their local communities
- $60,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Sacnas
Earth Science
Community Building
To support attendance at the annual conference for students or mentors focused on field biology or hands-on Earth science research
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active