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

U C Santa Cruz Foundation

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support students to attend the CAMINO (Center to Advance Mentored, Inquiry-based Opportunities) summer internship program, and to present their field-based research at scientific conferences
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 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
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

University of Hawaii Foundation

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for an undergraduate student or recent graduate
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

University of Idaho Foundation

Food Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center's summer internship program
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 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 2025 Active

University of Puerto Rico

Field Biology Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support graduate students in field-based marine science research, focused on funds for transportation and field materials
  • $25,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Wai

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support outreach & education regarding coral reef health, wastewater workforce development and pilot projects
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 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 2025 Active

Western Flyer Foundation

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration intern in developing plankton illustrations and 3D models, enhancing marine science education through interactive and open-source resources
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Xerces Society

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate students
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2025 Active

Ymca of Greater San Francisco

Resilient Ecosystems Connecting People and Nature
To support the Nature Engagement and Environmental Education Programs
  • $75,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2025 Active

40 Acre Conservation League

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support general operating
  • $30,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024

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
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support artist engagement throughout the Alaska Native Artist community
  • $30,000
  • 2 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Alliance For California Traditional Arts

Craft Awards and Prizes
To support a convening for the Taproot Fellowship program
  • $150,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Resilient Ecosystems Protecting Important Places
To support The Native Stewardships Corps, Native Steward Internship, native plant propagation and restoration, and general operations
  • $50,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 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
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

American Craft Council

Craft Awards and Prizes
To support the ACC Award Program’s Gold Medal For Consummate Craftsmanship and College of Fellows for hands-on practitioners, with a focus on practitioners working in traditional/heritage craft
  • $205,500
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

American Museum of Natural History

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate student at the AMNH Richard Gilder Graduate School (RGGS)
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Appalachian Artisan Center of Kentucky

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Appalachian School of Luthiery's Advancement in Luthiery Scholarship for Women
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Archbold Biological Station

Field Biology Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for graduate student
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024

Archie Bray Foundation

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the First Fire Program
  • $45,000
  • 4 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Austin Community College Foundation

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarships for ACC Architectural and Ornamental Metals students to attend short-term national workshops and/or attend specialized advanced blacksmithing courses
  • $15,000
  • 1 Year
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Baltimore Jewelry Center

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support increased capacity of the teaching fellowship, allowing for multiple concurrent fellows; to support our artist residency; and to expand residency opportunities for BIPOC artists
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active

Berea College

Craft Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support Student Craft’s Visiting Artist Residency Program
  • $45,000
  • 3 Years
  • Granted in 2024 Active