Small Grants
The Conservation and Research Foundation funds small grants, typically between $500 and $5000 per proposal. While projects vary from year to year, we have provided both base institutional support and education and research grants focused on five broad areas: Limiting population growth, Biodiversity protection, Law and the environment, Agriculture conservation, Pollution and energy solutions. In addition, the Foundation funds general ecological research and environmental education that doesn’t necessarily fit into one of these categories.
The Foundation responds to an initial 1 to 2 page letter of inquiry, followed by a full proposal by invitation only. Grant proposals are due by August 31st and are reviewed in the fall, although letters of inquiry will be reviewed throughout the year. Full proposals should include a 2-page project description plus bibliography, resumes of participants (in the case of research proposals), budget, and contact information, with web links to appropriate supporting materials.