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
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
Fellowships and Internships
To support a postdoc and graduate student in Antarctic field research
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Uncf
Public School Teachers
New Teacher Pipeline
To support the UNCF Teacher Empowerment Fund, including awards for 70 first-year teachers per year
- $2,000,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
University of California Berkeley Foundation
Food
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
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
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
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
University of Washington Foundation
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support student(s) to attend the REU Blinks Program for Undergraduates and Post-Baccalaureates at Friday Harbor Laboratories
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
University of Washington Foundation
Field Biology
Science Illustration Internships
To support scientific illustration internships for undergraduate, postgrad and graduate students at Friday Harbor Labs
- $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
Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts
Craft
Craft Fellowships and Scholarships
To support the residency program with a focus on scholarships for dedicated ceramic artists from marginalized and underrepresented communities
- $50,000
- 2 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
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Field Biology
Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate students with hands-on field research experiences, with a focus on those who have high growth potential and come from under-resourced institutions
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Earth Science
Fellowships and Internships
To support undergraduate students with hands-on Earth Science field research experiences, with a focus on those who have high growth potential and come from under-resourced institutions
- $25,000
- 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
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
- $100,000
- 2 Years
- 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
Yestermorrow
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support tools, equipment, safety and access for craftspeople in people-focused programs
- $10,000
- 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
Zygote Press
Craft
Small Grants for Craftspeople
To support tools, equipment, safety and access for craftspeople in people-focused programs
- $10,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
40 Acre Conservation League
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support general operating
- $30,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2024