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
Big Sur Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support community engagement and initial stewardship at Ferrini Ranch and Marks Ranch
- $100,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Community Initiatives
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Latino Outdoors' programs in California
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
Youth programs
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Kua
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the E Alu Pu Network, Hui Malama Loko I'a, or Limu Hui
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support initial stewardship and restoration at Colina Ranch in the southern Santa Cruz Mountains
- $500,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Mission Edge San Diego
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Planet Women's 100 Women Pathway project, with an emphasis on California and Hawaii participants
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Outdoor Afro
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Volunteer Leader and Making Waves programs in California, and general operations
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Parks California
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support Route to Parks Grants Program
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
Resources Legacy Fund
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
Surf Justice Collective
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Sanctuary Forest
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Education and Outreach Program or stewardship projects; and general operating
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Protecting Rare Plants program, with a focus on the Channel Islands
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
The Coral Reef Alliance
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support Clean Water for Reefs in Hawai'i
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2026 Active
The Nature Conservancy
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support restoration and stewardship projects in the California Land Program
- $150,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
Western Flyer Foundation
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Education program, science illustration internships and general operating
- $120,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2026 Active
40 Acre Conservation League
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support general operating
- $100,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025
Amah Mutsun Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support The Native Stewardships Corps and native plant propagation and restoration
- $150,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Big Sur Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Ferrini Ranch Project
- $50,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025
Coastal Quest
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Outreach and Education Small Grants Program and/or the Emerging Leaders for 30x30 Cohort in California
- $50,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Coastside Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support land protection, restoration and stewardship, including the Junior Land Stewards Program
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Contina Impact
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the San Francisco Neighborhoods & Parks Fund
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Curiodyssey
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support the Conservation Trail and Gardens Initiative
- $75,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Eastern Sierra Land Trust
Resilient Ecosystems
Protecting Important Places
To support the Land Conservation Program, communications and general operating
- $100,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
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 Hawaii, and the alumni and partner community in California
- $225,000
- 3 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active
Filoli Center
Resilient Ecosystems
Connecting People and Nature
To support nature programs
- $25,000
- 1 Year
- Granted in 2025 Active
Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Resilient Ecosystems
To support the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Conference
- $100,000
- 2 Years
- Granted in 2025 Active