The Foundation is committed to supporting conservation-focused non-profit organizations working to preserve and protect the environments and living organisms of the Salish Sea region. Through their competitive grant program, they aim to enhance the health of this region, encompassing areas in both the Canadian province of British Columbia and the U.S. state of Washington. Their mission is guided by their by-laws, articles of incorporation, status as an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization, and the wishes of their founding member, Paul Wiseman.
The Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant supports the environment through conservation, preservation, or restoration projects. It aims to minimize use of finite natural resources and negative impacts on ecosystem health, protect ecosystems and species, and re-establish healthy functions of ecosystems. The grant targets conservation-focused non-profit organizations in Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, and Eastern Washington State. The program embraces both large and small organizations, reflecting Norm Winn's legacy of conservation efforts across the Pacific Northwest. Grants are awarded competitively with a maximum request amount of $25,000.