Ferguson Foundation Grants

The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, focusing on habitat restoration and wildlife preservation. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, with a preference for marginalized communities. The foundation does not fund research projects or media production and is particularly interested in those with limited access to traditional funding sources.

Background
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, founded in 1987, is a family foundation that supports nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of nature, including wildlife and their required habitats.
Areas of interest
Community-based projects working to restore habitat and wildlife by activating volunteers and local residents.
Collaborative and coalition-building projects involving a number of organizations working together to share strengths and maximize effectiveness.
Cultural and natural history institutions using a community-based approach to explore the history and traditions of the greater Puget Sound area.
Projects from Native American communities on issues related to cultural preservation and protection of natural resources.

Eligibility

All applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in the states of Washington and Alaska meeting the interest areas described. Only previous Ferguson Foundation grantees are eligible to apply for funding. If your organization has previously received a grant from the Ferguson Foundation, you are eligible to apply for funding.Trustees may occasionally invite proposals from Oregon and Montana.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not make grants to projects focused on research or academic studies, nor for media/film production. The foundation does not support overhead costs, such as a percentage of a grant paid to universities or sponsoring organizations.