The Harris and Frances Block Foundation aims to find equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. It supports small and emerging organizations in efforts to enhance community well-being and make a global impact. The foundation promotes values of community, justice (social and environmental), equality, access, and sustainability.
The Block Foundation is focused on offering grants to small grassroots not-for-profit organizations. These grants are aimed at fostering just and sustainable communities through environmental education, environmental justice, farm and garden programs, farmworker's rights, and food justice. The foundation reviews letters of inquiry continuously, inviting projects that align with its priority areas to submit full proposals for the Board of Trustees' consideration.