Furthur Foundation Grant

Furthur Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Furthur Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The Furthur Foundation Grant supports grassroots organizations focused on community needs, environmental preservation, and social justice. With grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, the foundation aims to empower groups working directly toward impactful goals, such as food distribution, job assistance, and ecological conservation. There are no application deadlines, making it accessible for various organizations. However, it does not fund individuals or groups without 501(c)(3) status, or those with budgets exceeding $1 million.

Overview

Furthur Foundation Grant Our executive director and our board of directors meet once a year, usually in the fall, to consider and select worthy causes. There is no deadline for applications. Nearly all of our grants are between $1,000 and $5,000. This is not much money, and we therefore do not ask for much work from you. FYI, We tend to support smaller, grassroots and community-based organizations whose orientation is to apply the money directly toward realizing their goals. These range from providing food and shelter to planting trees, from children’s summer recreation programs to activist training camps, from educating about endangered plants to preserving the culture of endangered peoples. Who We Support Over the years, the Furthur Foundation has focused on a few simple themes. We care about the planet we live on, so we give to organizations that try to preserve the Earth’s ecosystems. That’s why we support groups saving wolves, forests and dolphins, and groups growing gardens, fighting toxic waste, and greening schools. We care about the people and communities falling through our country’s social safety net. That’s why we fund organizations giving away food, helping people find jobs, and helping develop the skills that support people and families. We care about the Bay Area, because, well, this is pretty much our home. And we like people and organizations that try things out, set an example for other organizations, and blaze a trail for a better society.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

What we do not fund:

Individuals Organizations without 501-(c)(3) status
Organizations with budgets over $1 million