Questions about a declined application may be submitted via email to [email protected]. The Foundation aspires to reply to all inquiries but, given the volume of applications the Foundation receives, we cannot commit to answering every such inquiry. […]
Read More… from Our organization’s application was declined. Can I talk with someone about that?
The Foundation normally has Board meetings in the Spring, Summer and Winter. […]
You will immediately receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted. There are not specific timelines associated with the review of a funding application. […]
Read More… from How soon will I hear about my application once it is submitted?
The first step is to check your organization’s tax status and verify that you are eligible to receive philanthropic funding. After that, you can submit an application through our online portal. We will only consider applications submitted through this portal. […]
Read More… from What is the first step in the application process?
It is unlikely that you can meet with a program officer before submitting. In general, program officers are not available for a discussion until after a proposal has been submitted. You can also email [email protected] with questions. […]
Read More… from Can I meet with a program officer before submitting an application?
Grants are the primary form of financial support utilized by the Foundation, but it encourages innovative approaches to conservation such as program-related investments. Given the scale of the nation’s conservation challenges, partnerships with public agencies and for-profit companies are looked upon favorably. […]
Read More… from Does the Foundation provide other forms of financial support?
Yes. The Foundation bases its decisions whenever possible on data-driven, scientifically backed evidence, and therefore supports and recognizes the importance of research. Planning efforts also are supported with the expectation that they will lead to programs that advance the Foundation’s Conservation strategy. […]
Read More… from Does the Foundation provide funding for research or planning?
While Southwest Pennsylvania is our home and an area of particular interest to the Foundation, the Conservation program is national in scope and has made and will continue to make investments throughout the nation. […]
Read More… from Does the Foundation invest only in Pennsylvania?