- National Geographic Conservation Trust Offers Funding to Preserve Earth’s Resources – Deadline: The trust accepts pre-applications throughout the year, but they should be submitted at least eight months prior to anticipated field dates. The objective of the National Geographic Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust supports projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth’s biological, cultural, and historical resources and seeks to identify cutting-edge programs that might be overlooked due to inherent risks associated with new investigators and fields. Applicants are not expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). However, they must be able to provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project. See the trust’s Web site for complete funding guidelines and application information.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/ - National Geographic Society Offers Grants for Scientific Field Research –The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. The committee will not consider applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research. This grant program does not pay educational tuition, nor does it offer scholarships or fellowships of any kind. Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution. Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level degree may apply, but awards to non-PhD. applicants are rare. As a general rule, all applicants are expected to have published a minimum of three articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. See the National Geographic Society Web site for complete guidelines and application procedures.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_application.html - Jenifer Altman Foundation - The foundation is dedicated to the vision of a socially just and ecologically sustainable future through program interest in environmental health and mind-body health. The foundation suggests that before writing a full proposal, applicants send a brief concept letter introducing the organization, outlining the project and stating the amount sought. Email is preferred, but concept letters may be sent by mail, fax or email.
www.jaf.org - William T. Grant Foundation - Deadline: Ongoing for letters of intent. If interested, the foundation will provide a deadline for a proposal. The foundation was founded to further the understanding of human behavior through research. The foundation’s mission works to improve the lives of youth ages 8 to 25 in the United States. Research priorities include understanding and improving social settings such as families, schools, peer groups, and organizations, and how these social settings affect youth. To apply for a grant, principal investigators should submit a letter of inquiry. All applications must be submitted on line.
www.wtgrantfoundation.org - Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation - The foundation was established in 1952 to promote social justice and human rights through focus on areas such as Jewish life; strengthening Israel; health and mental health; education; human rights programs. Applications are not required; however, an appropriate initial approach includes a letter.
www.blaufund.org/foundations/jacobandhilda_f.html - Eugene and Emily Grant Foundation - The foundation provides funding to universities in America and Israel and for the environment. A letter is an appropriate initial approach to the foundation. Contact: Eugene M. Grant, treasurer. Eugene and Emily Grant Foundation, 277 Park Avenue, 47th Floor, New York, NY 10112.
- American Conservation Association - This private foundation was created to advance knowledge and understanding of conservation and educate the public. Applications are not required and organizations should use a letter or brief proposal as an initial contact. Contact: Charles M. Clusen, Executive Director, American Conservation Association, Inc. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 5600, New York, NY 10172.