Environmental Conservation: Special Projects

Environmental Conservation: Special Projects is sponsored by Gordon E. And Betty I. Moore Foundation.

This grant supports innovative solutions to conservation challenges, seeking unique ideas from diverse disciplines, emphasizing technological innovations and collaborative partnerships. While unsolicited proposals are not accepted, inquiries about potential projects can be submitted.

The grant aims to connect various environmental efforts, providing funding for select one-time opportunities that align with the foundation's mission of promoting sustainability.

Foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.

Environmental Conservation Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative We advance scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Setting our sights high, we invest for the long-term in scientifically sound strategies that produce measurable results and lasting benefits. We recognize that the greatest breakthroughs come from a willingness to inquire and experiment. Not everything we try will work, but we know if everything did, that we were not thinking big enough.

Determining what we support requires thoughtful analysis. To evaluate possible ideas, programmatic activities and any significant potential endeavors, we always ask four key questions, which we call the Four Filters: 1) Is it important? 2) Can we make an enduring difference?

3) Is it measurable? 4) Does it contribute to a portfolio effect?

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Our approach to grantmaking is interactive—meaning that we work closely with you to create and manage projects that aim for maximum impact. Together, we will solve problems and catalyze discoveries. To support you in your work with the foundation and the field, we've curated these tools and resources to assist you in developing and managing your Moore Foundation grant.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding priorities. However, if you have thoughts or inquiries related to our work that you would like to share, you may send us a brief, ~100-word email .

Please understand that due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are only able to commit to reviewing those inquiries that adhere to the ~100-word guideline.