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
Surfrider Foundation
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Blue Water Task Force and Ocean Friendly Gardens in California and/or Hawai'i
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
The Coral Reef Alliance
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support Clean Water for Reefs in Hawaiʻi
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Learning Among the Oaks Program and the Land Conservation Program
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
The Nature Conservancy
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support California ocean resilience and recovery projects, with a focus on seagrass and oysters
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
The Nature Conservancy
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the San Andreas Corridor
- $750,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Trust For Public Land
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support Bay Area programs and initiatives, specifically East Bay parks; and statewide Green Schoolyards with a focus on the Bay Area and Los Angeles
- $150,000
- 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
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
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
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
Yale University
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Environmental Fellows Program
- $90,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
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
Big Sur Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Carr Lake Restoration and Park Development Project and/or acquisitions
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
California Native Plant Society
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support native plant conservation and biodiversity programs, including 30x30, wildfire resilience and recovery, and community-led science; and internships
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
California State Parks Foundation
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support park access and experiences, and park stewardship
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Coastal Quest
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Emerging Leaders for 30x30 Cohort in California and Hawaiʻi
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Coastside Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support land protection, restoration and stewardship, including the Junior Land Stewards Program
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Environmental Leadership Program
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the RAY Conservation Fellowship Program, with a focus on fellows working in California or
Hawaiʻi
- $100,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2023 Active
Filoli Center
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support nature trail building and maintenance
- $40,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2023 Active
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the LINC Summer High School Program and/or Internships
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Greater Farallones Association
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support LiMPETS (Long-Term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students) and/or Visitor Center Education Programs
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Hawaiʻi Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Mahukona Project and ʻĀina Protection Projects with a focus on Coastlines and Lands that grow healthy food
- $150,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Inaturalist
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
General operating
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023
Kupu
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Conservation Leadership Development Program and/or the Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps Program
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2023