Overview Principal Office: USA Key Words: community natural resources, grassroots conservation Website: Link The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation (IAPF) funds innovative projects that foster connections between individuals, communities, the environment, and the world at large. The IAPF makes grants in a broad range of areas. It is especially interested in projects that inspire those directly benefiting from the project to give back to their communities, both during the project and into the future. The Foundation has a regional program (upper mid-western USA) and an international program (developing countries). Among its international grants, IAPF funds projects environmental conservation and natural resources management. Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources International Program. The Foundation makes grants for projects in subject areas that include education, health, and natural resources at the community level. Examples of the latter include projects in aquaculture, community tree planting, community wildlife conservation, and others. The Foundation looks for grassroots orientation, innovation, partnerships, and community spirit. Grants are made to organizations that are incorporated in the USA with tax-exempt status, or that work with a fiscal agent in the USA which has exempt status. Most grants for international projects are US$5 thousand to US$50 thousand for one or two years. APPLICATION: Potential applicants start by reviewing the Foundation's criteria. -- Link1 Link2 Applications are made in two phases. In Phase I, grant makers submit an online application before a specified calendar deadline. If the Foundation likes the concept, it will invite a full proposal (Phase II) to be submitted within 30 days following notification to the applicant. The website has complete information on the application process, including the details regarding what the applications in Phase I and Phase II should contain. Proposals in Phase II are sent in writing by postal mail. About how to apply. – Link Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Worldwide Comments Since 1996, IAPF has made grants to 110 organizations in the Midwestern USA and 15 countries. The Foundation provides examples of recent grants. – Link IAPF provides an email contact form. -- Link Last Profile Review February 2012 © Copyright
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