William P. Wharton Trust Grant

From William P. Wharton Trust

The William P. Wharton Trust aims to support projects focused on the conservation, study, and appreciation of nature. This support is primarily directed towards activities in Massachusetts and New England. The trust emphasizes the conservation of renewable resources, management techniques to enhance environmental quality and species diversity, research and management in bird and forestry, especially at the applied level, and the creation of materials that encourage appreciation for wildlife and natural systems.

Type of Support

Overview

The overarching goal of the grant program provided by the William P. Wharton Trust is to fund projects that significantly align with William P. Wharton's vision of nature conservation and offer lasting, tangible results. The program specifically supports:

  • Conservation of renewable resources such as water, soil, wild animal life, forest resources, etc., with a focus on land acquisitions for conservation purposes primarily in Massachusetts and New England.
  • Management techniques that improve environmental quality and enhance species diversity.
  • Applied-level research and management in bird and forestry, as opposed to theoretical or molecular studies.
  • Projects that create materials or initiatives aimed at fostering an appreciation for, and concern towards, wildlife and natural systems. The Trust prioritizes projects that encourage public use and enjoyment of conserved lands while ensuring that natural resource protection is paramount over public recreation. Additionally, the program values projects that have the potential to attract matching funds and promote cooperation among conservation-focused organizations.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Organization Type
Publicly supported charities as described in paragraph (1) of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
Governmental units as described in paragraph (2) of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
Other
  • Grant monies must be used directly on the project described in the application
  • In the case of a grant for direct land conservation, monies must apply to the actual purchase price of the land or conservation easement/restriction
  • Eligible direct costs include appraisals, legal fees, closing costs, boundary surveys, environmental assessments, and/or ecological assessments

Ineligibility

Individuals
Private foundations
Projects involving pooled funds or held for investment
Construction, restoration, improvement, cleanup, or demolition of man-made structures
Overhead charges, fundraising, marketing, outreach, communications, maintenance, or contingency costs
Projects that involve re-granting or transferring funds to other entities outside of ordinary business expenses
Seminars or educational programs for youth below the college level, unless focused on specific environmental objectives
Requests for general operating support without clear description and justification in the preliminary application
Applications including administrative or overhead costs applied as a percentage or add-on by a parent organization or host institution.
up to 15k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Pre-proposal
Application deadline
Mar 14, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)

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