A targeted RFP supporting novel methods development and research that advances understanding of aquatic symbioses (marine and freshwater), requiring interdisciplinary teams and microbial partners.

Each proposal must be submitted by a team of two researchers. | One researcher must have demonstrated expertise in aquatic symbiosis. | One researcher must have complementary expertise that strengthens the project. | Symbioses within scope must inhabit an aquatic environment and include a microbial partner. | An individual may participate in only one proposal submission in response to this solicitation.

Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative

Provides Bright Future Grants to organizations proposing projects that advance community impact initiatives (see listed initiatives). For FY2025-2026 SMCF will make $200,000 available; funded projects expected to be completed within one year.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, or 509(a)1 public entity | Project must provide direct benefit to residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green and/or Stony Creek Townships of Madison County, Indiana | No single organization shall receive more than $10,000 in cumulative Bright Future Grants in Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Bright Future Grant

General grants to organizations. Grant requests should be written and include a cover letter with full contact information, a description of the requesting organization, its mission and general operational budget, a detailed description of the project/program, grant budget and schedule, and a description of how success will be measured and evaluated. Grant periods may extend over two or more years and a brief report upon completion is required.

Requests with no contact information may not be considered | Organizations generally awarded no more than once every 3 years (must wait 3 years before re-award)

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The project sites eligible for the grant must be located on 'farm and ranch' property, encompassing both private and public land, where the owner is not held responsible for the illegal disposal. The definition of 'farm and ranch' property can be found in the Eligible Geographies section below. Grantees are given approximately two years to complete the project(s). The sites should be fully remediated (cleaned up) using grant funds, or a combination of grant funds and in-kind contributions in terms of funds or services. The funding covers various costs, including Administrative, Recycling/Disposal (tires), Equipment, Material, and Personnel expenses. If necessary, measures for abatement and prevention, such as site security and public education/outreach efforts, should also be addressed. The program encourages innovative approaches. For further information and requirements, please refer to the Notice of Funds Available FY26-27 webpage, particularly the Application Guidelines and Instructions and Procedures and Requirements resource documents. The application typically includes several items for each project/site, such as Budget, Land Use/Zoning Designation, photos, Property Affidavit, Site Characterization, map, Work Plan, and Resolution. The Resolution is carried out through the governing body of the applicant (additional information is available). It is possible to include multiple projects/sites within a single application.

Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR91

General grantmaking program: instructions for submitting Letters of Inquiry and full proposals via the Foundation's applicant portal; proposals and LOIs are reviewed quarterly.

Must be a 501(c)(3) or 509(a)2 public charity unless applying with a fiscal sponsor | Foundation may not grant to an organization for a total of more than two-thirds of its annual budget

THE PARK FOUNDATION Grants

Invitation-only grantmaking for nonprofit organizations aligned with the Trust's giving areas (Helping People in Need; Protecting Animals and Nature; Enriching Community Life); applicants must contact a Trust program officer and, if invited, will submit an application via the Trust's online grants management system.

Nonprofit organizations located in and serving Marion County, Indiana or Maricopa County, Arizona | Applications are by invitation only (the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications) | Will not consider grants for international activities, academic research, sectarian purposes, programs that promote religious doctrine, or political campaigns | Will not consider grants for health programs except those related to the visually impaired | Will not consider requests for programs that target those currently incarcerated, exiting the criminal justice system, or recently released (programs for children of incarcerated individuals or youth in foster care will be considered)

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants

A competitive grant program that supports wildfire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness by funding specialized firefighting equipment, vegetation management, fuels reduction, and public education/outreach to underserved communities in high fire‑risk areas.

Applicants are local fire departments and community organizations (fire agencies and community groups). | Funding targets communities in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area. | Priority/funding restricted to communities identified as extreme or elevated fire risk by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

650-213-3000

www.moore.org

Past recipients

2024

Broad Institute Inc

$20,000,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

$10,000,000

Makeway Foundation

$10,000,000

New Venture Fund

$8,250,000

Smithsonian Institution

$8,000,000

Resources Legacy Fund

$6,500,000

The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University

$5,000,000

Regents Of The University Of California

$5,000,000

Peninsula Open Space Trust

$4,250,000

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~$56K (6,151 grants)

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Bright Future Grant

$2.0K–$10.0K

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

~$5K

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR91

THE PARK FOUNDATION Grants

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants

~$41K