Ned Jaquith Foundation
The Ned Jaquith Foundation funds and supports bamboo research and projects worldwide, awarding small grants (hundreds to a few thousand dollars). The foundation is based c/o Bamboo Garden in North Plains, Oregon and publishes grant award summaries and application guidelines on its website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small projects or researchers focused explicitly on bamboo conservation, research, education, or practical applications seeking one-time, modest grants.
Good Fit
- • Project is explicitly bamboo-related (research, conservation, education, or applied demonstration).
- • Request is modest and project-scoped (typical awards in the low thousands).
- • Clear, concrete project outcomes and a short timeline.
- • Willingness to follow the website outline and meet the October 1 annual deadline.
- • Applicant can accept a one-time restricted award (individuals, small nonprofits, and for-profits have been funded).
Geography
The latest year’s grants were distributed across six different states/countries and the foundation’s giving in observed years is largely out-of-state, indicating an international/multi-state footprint despite an Oregon mailing address.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded six distinct recipients in 2024 including universities, a botanical garden, individuals and for-profit recipients, and no repeat grantees were observed across three years, showing a varied recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows multiple first-time grantees (new recipients observed in 2023 and 2024 and zero repeat grantees across the three-year record), and the foundation publishes application procedures and a deadline, so unfamiliar applicants appear likely to be able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
