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When you say region, what do you mean?

Each program focuses its funding on different regions. […]

What is lobbying?

Please refer to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying […]

What activities won’t you fund?

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How do I determine which funding program my application is most likely to align with?

Please review our 2021-2030 strategy and our Funding Programs to understand our priorities and how your application might align with them. You can also visit our Grants page to view previously awarded grants. We also encourage you to read our Annual Report to learn more about our strategy and funding programs. […]

What types of organizations are eligible for funding?

Your organization must have a valid U.S. IRS Tax ID. We do not consider applications on behalf of individuals or from outside the United States. […]

Is the Foundation providing multi-year grants?

No, the Foundation is generally not providing multi-year grants at this time. Currently, the majority of our grants are twelve months to eighteen months. […]

Can I submit proposals to multiple RFPs at the same time?

Nonprofit and public sector applicants can submit different proposals to any of the RFPs at the same time. For-profit companies and entrepreneurs are only able to submit a proposal to the Employment in the New Economy: Supporting Disconnected and Gig Economy Workers RFP […]

Can I submit several proposals in response to a single RFP at the same time?

We encourage you to prioritize carefully with your organization, and we recommend that an organization submit one proposal to each RFP. However, the logic model describing the proposed initiative may contain several types of activities that are critical for the project’s success. If you are submitting a proposal as part of a large regional […]

Does the Foundation provide other forms of financial support?

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. […]

Does the Foundation provide funding for research or planning?

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. […]