The Christensen Fund makes grants to indigenous-led and community-based organizations for projects that combine biodiversity with cultural diversity. In 2012, the Foundation will support projects in the following bio-cultural regions: Greater Southwest (USA/Mexico); African Rift Valley; Central Asia; and Melanesia. Most grants are in the range of US$50 thousand to US$100 thousand for one or two years. Pre-proposals should be submitted from 01 August 2012 to 30 September 2012. Link