Lukol Directory: Society: Philanthropy: Grants: Grant-Making Foundations: Environmental

Great Lakes Protection Fund
Nonprofit corporation formed by the governors of the US Great Lakes States as a permanent environmental endowment that supports collaborative actions to improve the health of the regional ecosystem. Includes information about programs and grant opportunities.
http://www.glpf.org/

The Barbara Delano Foundation
Supports wildlife conservation for bears, elephants, exotic birds, great apes, large cats, marine mammals, marine turtles, rhinos, and sharks. Provides grant guidelines, past awards given, contact information, financial information, and geographic criteria.
http://www.bdfoundation.org/

Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
California. Nurtures positive interactions between communities, the environment and the economy through grantmaking, research and advocacy. Gives grant guidelines and information on donor-directed funds and fiscal sponsor services.
http://www.rosefdn.org

Energy Foundation
A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy.
http://www.ef.org/

Alaska Conservation Foundation
Receives and awards grants throughout the state to protect ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods. Describes grant programs and training and internship opportunities.
http://www.akcf.org

Wray and Todd Interests
Provides application guidelines and list of grantees for Magnolia Charitable Trust, focusing on protecting Texas habitat and wildlife. Also provides historical information on Wray Charitable Trust funding on Texas and Mexico environmental issues.
http://www.wt.org/

Heinz Endowments

http://www.heinz.org/

The Summit Fund of Washington
A foundation focused on preventing teen pregnancy in Washington, DC and restoring and preserving the Anacostia River.
http://www.summitfund.org/

Beldon Fund
Funds US advocacy organizations working in human health and the environment, or in "key states". Provides grant guidelines and application, with annual reports and lists of recent grantees.
http://www.beldon.org

Norman Foundation
Makes grants to strengthen communities, prevent the use of toxics, and link environmental justice with economic justice
http://www.normanfdn.org/

Ecology Foundation
Furthers the development of commercializable energy efficient products. Lists currently funded projects, and explains how to donate.
http://www.ecologyfoundation.org

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
A collaborative effort between the NFWF, BLM, the FS, BOR and Trout Unlimited to restore the health of riverine systems and their native species.
http://www.nfwf.org/

Environmental Grantmakers Association
Voluntary association of foundations and giving programs concerned with the protection of the natural environment. Information about programs, publications and membership.
http://www.ega.org/

Temper of the Times Foundation
US. Promotes use of standard marketing concepts to increase environmental awareness. Gives application guidelines and procedures, with information on previous grantees.
http://www.temperfund.org

The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation
Supports conservation projects in North America and the Caribbean, focusing on fisheries and reefs. Describes funding criteria and application process, staff backgrounds, and previous grants.
http://www.munsonfdn.org/

New England Forestry Foundation

http://www.newenglandforestry.org

The JoMiJo Foundation
Provides financial support for grassroots efforts aimed at social change and environmental preservation. We seek to work with non-profit organizations and individuals who respond to the most pressing needs of people and land in danger.
http://www.jomijo.org/

The Humane Earth Foundation
Swiss group which focuses on environmental protection and biodiversity, as well as food safety and access to health care. Describes grant application and review process, with lists of grantees. [English/French]
http://www.terrehumaine.org/

Bullitt Foundation
Funds environmental organizations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border. Describes application process, and lists previous grantees.
http://www.bullitt.org/

The Lazar Foundation
Funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest. Includes grant guidelines, application and reporting forms, and current grantees.
http://www.lazarfoundation.org

The Helios Environmental Resource Network
Provides small grants (500-1000)to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations working to promote the ecological and economic sustainability of the Pacific Northwest, with special attention given to projects and organizations in Western Oregon.
http://www.heliosnetwork.org/

The George Gund Foundation
Making grants quarterly in areas of education, economic development and community revitalization, human services, arts, environment and civic affairs.
http://www.gundfdn.org/

Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation
Environmental grantmaking areas includes Toxics, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Communities, and Metropolitan New York City
http://www.noyes.org/

The Reef Ball Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to making new aquatic habitats by helping folks build Reef Ball artificial reefs and teaching about the value of natural reefs.
http://www.reefball.org

Town Creek Foundation
Seeks a healthy environment, an informed society, and a peaceful world. The Foundation is committed to achieving its mission through public education, citizen action, and advocacy.
http://www.towncreekfdn.org/

The Brainerd Foundation
Foundation dedicated to protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Web site describes its support of grassroots-oriented projects in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory.
http://www.brainerd.org/

Anza-Borrego Foundation
A non-profit organization supporting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by acquiring land for the park through donation or by purchase from willing sellers.
http://www.theabf.org/

Whole Systems Foundation
Provides grants for environmental education and sustainabiity efforts. Site includes an integrated overview of environmental sustainability concerns.
http://www.whole-systems.org

Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
An initiative for key investments in biodiversity conservation, based on the common vision that economic prosperity and conservation are linked.
http://www.cepf.net/

Whitley Laing Foundation
Offers a wide range of awards for nature conservation projects world wide and promoting the benefits for wildlife and habitat conservation to where applicants work. Provides application guidelines, previous winners, and news about organization.
http://www.whitley-award.org/


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Society: Issues: Environment: Organizations
Science: Environment: Organizations



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