Charlotte Martin Foundation Grants
Program Information:
Match Requirement: No Match Required
Sub Funding Type: Education and Outreach, Implementation or On-The-Ground Work, Research and Development, Training / Professional Development
Funding Type: Grant
Funding Source: Private Foundation
Organization Name: Charlotte Martin Foundation
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit Organization
The Foundation focuses on our two current priorities: 1. Rural BIPOC youth; and 2. Organizations focused on climate change, biodiversity, and wildlife and habitat preservation. For those requesting support for youth programs, the Foundation will continue to focus on rural BIPOC organizations and allowing organizations to use awarded funds for general operating support. However, the Foundation is eliminating the requirement that only organizations in communities of 50,000 or less can apply. This focus does not extend to organizations focused on climate change, biodiversity and wildlife and habitat preservation.
Our program funding for youth ages 6-18 falls into three areas: Athletics, Culture and Education. Grants for youth programs must fall within one of these three program areas.
Guidelines for Wildlife and Habitat Programs: As development pressures increase, the stewardship of vital ecosystems is critical for protecting wildlife populations and habitat. The effort must be based on solid conservation biology, recognizing the resilience, complexity and interdependence of all life. Conservation of critical habitat and species requires comprehensive strategies and collaboration among partners working in the region, recognizing the limitation of funds available. Stewardship is the shared responsibility of empowered citizens, engaged scientists, collaborating foundations, informed business and property owners, and an accountable government. Healthy and diverse wildlife populations and habitat must be preserved through sound government policies and a range of creative conservation approaches. The principle of sustainability requires that environment, economics and equity are considered together to protect the quality of life at every level.