Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: $1 – $60K
Grantmaking Program (Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District)
Access, Interpretation, and Education (equitable access, nature-based education, open space protection)Applied Science (scientific understanding of natural processes, environmental stewardship)Network and Partnership Support (building conservation networks, capacity in under-resourced communities)+2 more
Applicants must be public agencies, K-12 schools or academic institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or fiscally sponsored organizations. Individuals are ineligible. Projects must primarily benefit Midpen’s jurisdiction (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties). Fieldwork on Midpen preserves requires permits. Ineligible costs include fundraising, scholarships/fellowships to individuals, land acquisition, and costs incurred outside the project period. Prior grantees are eligible; regional collaboration and engagement with underserved communities are encouraged. No matching funds required.