Grant Programs
Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation administers projects directly funded by donors that help reduce carbon footprints through carbon positive practices and emission offsetting. The foundation holds open application periods for projects that focus on reducing environmental risk through regenerative agricultural practices, habitat restoration, and using natural energy sources to make our communities more sustainable. If any specific projects are included in the grant cycle, they will be posted here.
Open Projects
Check back for open projects in 2021.
Apply for a Grant
Letter of Intent
During each open cycle, applicants must first submit a letter of interest (LOI). Our grants committee will review all applicant LOIs to ensure the proposed work meets the scope and intent of the grants to be awarded. If a letter of intent meets criteria, applicants will be provided with a standardized application form.
Your letter of intent must not exceed 100 words and should briefly describe your project and its desired outcomes. Please send letters of intent to info@wrightfortomorrow.org and include the following in the subject line: Applicant company name, Letter of Intent, Grant Cycle. E.g. Wright for Tomorrow Letter of Intent, Spring 2021.
Before you send us your LOI:
- Make sure your organization is eligible for a grant and does not have any conflict of interest.
- Your project is compatible with our mission. You can view our initiatives on our About page.
Application
After your letter of intent has been determined to fit within the grant cycle priorities, you will be sent an application form. All applicants must apply using the standard form provided by the foundation and comply with its required contents and attachments.
All projects administered through Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation must meet the following requirements:
- Fit into the foundation’s mission and initiatives
- Be designed and document with appropriate protocols
- Not promote proprietary products or services
- Have a clear and charitable intent and purpose
Grant Application Timeframe
Each year Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation has an open application period. Check back here in the coming months for our 2021 dates.
Grant Committee
Our grants committee brings together passion and expertise in nonprofits and sustainable and regenerative practices in agriculture, vegetation management and our communities to make sure our grant projects make the most impact for our mission and in the field.