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
Sacnas
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support mentorship for students focused on field sciences, including attendance of the 2024 annual conference and research presentations
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
San Francisco Center For The Book
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support diversity-focused national mentorships
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
San Francisco Education Fund
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support Educator Grants
- $44,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024
San Francisco Parks Alliance
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Community Partner Network
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
San Francisco State University
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support a scientific illustration internship for undergraduate or graduate student(s)
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Sanctuary Forest
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Education and Outreach Program and General Operating
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
Save The Redwoods League
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the 'O Rew Redwoods Gateway Project
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Save The Waves Coalition
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the WSR Stewardship Fund and/or Stewardship Fellows, with a focus on local partners in California or Hawaiʻi
- $20,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024
School For Advanced Research
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Ron and Susan Dubin Endowment Fund for the Native Artist Fellowship dedicated to supporting traditional Native artistry
- $300,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Sempervirens Fund
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support inspiring curiosity and learning about redwoods and wildlife
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Shipyard Trust For The Arts
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Artist-in-Residence Program with a focus on material-based artists
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
Sloss Furnaces Foundation
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Visiting Artist Residency Program at Sloss Metal Arts
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
Slow Food Usa
Food
Food Systems Fellowships and Internships
To support travel/lodging of Slow Food USA members and leaders to hands-on learning experiences
about food systems
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support the STRI General Internship Program for students from underrepresented backgrounds focused on field biology research
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
Social Good Fund
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Salted Roots’ organizational leadership development and general operating
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
Sonoma Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support Community Engagement and Education Programs, and Investing in Nature-Based Solutions
- $150,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
Public School Teachers
Classroom Grants
To support the Classroom Grants program, specifically for field trips and professional development opportunities
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024
South Arts
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the Emerging Traditional Artists Program (ETAP)
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
South Arts
To support Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund, with a focus on craft and traditional folk art
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024 Active
Stony Brook Foundation
Field Biology
Field Research Fellowships and Internships
To support U.S. and Malagasy student participation in the field-based study abroad program at the Centre ValBio Research Facility in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
- $15,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024
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 Center For Craft Creativity & Design
To support the development of the Materials Collection and provide activation grants or stipends for craftspeople
- $175,000
- 4 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active
The Chairmaker’s Toolbox
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support the Living Tools Project
- $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 Crucible
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the General Adult Scholarship program with a focus on underrepresented students
- $45,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2024 Active