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Unlike many other foundations, Tides does not have discretionary grantmaking funds and has no open proposal submission process. Rather, we partner with individual and institutional donors through donor advised funds. Our fund advisors direct their own grantmaking and most do not accept unsolicited proposals. Those funds with open solicitation processes are listed below.
The Colin Higgins Foundation annual Youth Courage Awards is now is requesting nominations. Each year the Colin Higgins Foundation salutes LGBTQ individuals who demonstrate courage in the face of adversity and discrimination based on gender and/or sexual orientation. The deadline for all nominations is 9am EST, Monday, March 1st 2010.
The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund supports conservationists advocating for the permanent protection of intact wildlands on both public and private lands in order to help preserve California's wilderness and native biological diversity. CWGF defines "wildlands" as natural habitats, privately or publicly owned, that are (or have the potential to be) permanently preserved through legislation or deed restrictions. Eligible organizations must be California-based 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or fiscally sponsored organizations with budgets under $100,000.
The Moloka'i Environmental Protection Fund (MEPF) is no longer accepting applications for funding. The Fund is undergoing a strategic revisioning process to be completed by the end of 2009. Please check this site at that time for updated information. Thank you for your interest.
