Grant opportunity

[Robyn L]

Just wanted to share! They prioritize environmental education in the East. Robyn

The Robert F. Schumann Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of both humans and animals by supporting environmental, educational, arts and cultural organizations and agencies.

Program limitations

There are no program limitations; however, the foundation is interested in primarily supporting environmental sustainability, education, the arts and humanities.

Geographic limitations

There are no geographic limitations; however, organizations located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions generally will be given special consideration.

Requirements

• To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Limitations

The foundation typically does not fund requests for general operations.

Grantmaking priorities

The foundation prefers to support projects that would not have been pursued but for the foundation's support.  Preference may be given to requests for the following:

• Animals (with an emphasis upon ornithology).
• Environmental sustainability efforts (with an emphasis upon open space habitats).

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by February 28 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.