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
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Learning Among the Oaks Program and the Land Conservation Program
- $150,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
The Oakland Public Education Fund
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Teacher Supply Fund and/or the A-to-Z Fund
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
The Trust For Hidden Villa
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Summer Camp scholarships
- $30,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
The Walden Woods Project
Public School Teachers
Teacher Experiences
To support Approaching Walden, a six-day professional development seminar for educators
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Theodore Payne Foundation For Wild Flowers and Native Plants Inc.
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Local Source Initiative and the Seed and Bulb Program
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 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
U C Santa Cruz Foundation
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support a postdoc and graduate student in Antarctic field research
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- 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 Hawaii Foundation
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate and graduate student field researchers at Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- 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
Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support The Color Network's professional development grants, studio stipends, and micro grants and Mentorship Residency Program
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- 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
Yestermorrow
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support scholarships for certification courses and our semester in design/build program
- $60,000
- 3 Years
- 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