We will support:

• 501(c)(3) groups throughout Washington and Oregon who meet the stated areas of interest.
• Grants are made for general operating expenses and/or special projects.
• Multi-Year Policy:
  The Foundation no longer accepts requests for multi-year support.

We will NOT support:

• Requests for research projects or scholarships.
• Book or film productions, unless the production is an essential component of the funded project.
• Requests from schools, universities, or their fundraising affiliates.
• Programs related to energy conservation, alternative energy, nuclear waste, toxics, or global warming.
• Land/property purchase, or capital campaigns for building construction or renovations.
• Requests related to gardening programs, or the creation or renovation of urban or community parks.
• Requests for environmental education programs.
• Land Trusts that are primarily agriculturally focused.
• Quasi-governmental organizations, such as:
  • Regional Fisheries Enhancement groups
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts
  • Watershed Councils