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For Grantseekers

Please read our grant guidelines for information about our work and the types of programs we support. In addition, it may be helpful to explore our Grants Database to see the grants we've made recently.

Applicant organizations must contact the appropriate staff member prior to developing a proposal. Please do not submit a proposal without first contacting a Program Officer. We do not publish proposal deadlines since they are determined in consultation with the appropriate program officer.

For Grantees

Check out our new Resources page for links to reports, tools, stories and other useful information relevant to habitat conservation in Western North America.

News & Information
Jan 30, 2013 David Thomson is our most recent Conservation Leadership Award winner
Jan 30, 2013 Brent Fenty Receives Conservation Leadership Award
Nov 14, 2012 Wendy Francis is our newest Conservation Leadership Award winner

We're very pleased to announce that Wendy Francis, Program Director for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, has received a Wilburforce Foundation Conservation Leadership Award.

Oct 25, 2012 New Report: Beyond the Cause -- The Science and Art of Advocacy

The Independent Sector has just released a comprehensive study that identifies five essential approaches to successful advocacy and analyzes the effectiveness of advocacy on issues facing the entire nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

Sep 26, 2012 National Adaptation Forum

Save the date! The 1st National Adaptation Forum will be held April 2-4, 2013 in Denver, CO. Join adaptation practitioners and experts from around the country to share ideas on moving from adaptation planning to adaptation action.

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Featured Grantee
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) was formed in 2005 by residents of north Idaho and northwest Montana who believe the Scotchman Peaks roadless area deserves permanent protection as wilderness. Read more...