The Christensen Fund believes in the power of biological and
cultural diversity to sustain and enrich a world faced with great change
and uncertainty. We focus on the biocultural – the rich but neglected
adaptive interweave of people and place, culture and ecology. Our
mission is to buttress the efforts of people and institutions who
believe in a biodiverse world infused with artistic expression and work
to secure ways of life and landscapes that are beautiful, bountiful and
resilient.
Because of the high volume of applications that we receive we plan
our grants well in advance. Submitting a request within the timeframes
listed below is recommended. If you are considering applying for a
grant, here are some guidelines to keep in mind:
- Grants within the regional programs are generally directed to organizations based within those regions or, where appropriate, to international organizations working in support of the efforts of people and institutions on the ground.
- Grant-seeking organizations need to be US 501(c)(3) or a similar not-for-profit organization, government unit, university or museum either in the USA or in another country.
- Grant size is typically in the $50,000 to $100,000 range over one year or two years, with larger grants for longer periods being available generally by invitation only and to previous grantees.
Before submitting an online pre-proposal, we highly encourage applicants to read about our programs to determine if your request fits our program priorities.
Deadlines:
The application window to submit pre-proposals for grants to be awarded in the next calendar year is September 1st to September 30th. The
application portal will only be visible and open during these
dates. This application window is in advance of the December Board
meeting when annual grant plans for the following year are reviewed.
Applicants are generally informed by mid-January if further exploration
of a grant proposal will occur.
Moreinfo: http://www.christensenfund.org/funding
