Mountaineers Foundation Offers Funding for Research and Conservation of Pacific Northwest Wilderness

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The Mountaineers Foundation provides support to organizations and agencies working to preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Pacific Northwest.

The foundation provides support for modest, short-term projects. Eligible projects include studies that will yield new data aimed at protecting Northwest wilderness and wildlife; biological, economic, legal, and policy studies; direct educational programs and materials related to environmental preservation; lectures, conferences, and seminars; written or audiovisual awareness materials; curriculum or other instructional materials; publication of conference proceedings and journal articles; seed or pilot studies that can be continued with funding from other sources; and selected capital improvement projects (e.g., restoration; assistance in purchasing equipment/materials).

The foundation funds projects led by 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations, by certain agencies such as libraries and schools, and occasionally by individuals.

The maximum grant amount is normally $5,000.

Visit the Mountaineers Foundation website for complete program guidelines, funding restrictions, and information on previously funded projects.