George Family Foundation: Environment Program

From George Family Foundation

The George Family Foundation's mission is to support programs, organizations, and initiatives that transform lives by aiming to change the systems affecting those lives. It advocates for whole-person health and wellbeing, nurturing all aspects of humanity—mind, body, spirit, and community. The foundation aspires to empower individuals to take charge of their health and wellbeing, ensuring choice, and expanding access to whole-person health for all, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Type of Support

Overview

The Environment grant program by the George Family Foundation is designed to promote the well-being of individuals and communities through enhanced connection to natural spaces. It aspires to ensure universal access to these spaces and their associated mental, physical, and spiritual health benefits, increase youth engagement in outdoor activities, and foster a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Specifically, the foundation funds projects that:

  • Expand opportunities for youth, especially those from under-resourced and underrepresented communities, to participate in environment-related activities.
  • Support the stewardship of local and national parks, aiming to increase public engagement with these resources.
  • Offer limited support to efforts focused on protecting land and natural resources from development.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MN, CA (Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County), CO (Eagle County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other
  • Working to address deep, meaningful needs aligned with the funder's mission
  • Balancing a mix of endeavors in each focus area
  • Located in Minnesota
  • Located in Dallas
  • Located in Northern San Francisco Bay Area/Marin County
  • Located in the Vail Valley
  • Sometimes fund national organizations

Ineligibility

Capital improvements
Endowments
Scientific research
not specified

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Jun 5, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)

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