Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant

Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harris and Frances Block Foundation
Amount: Up to US $35,000
Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Summary

The Harris and Frances Block Foundation, established in 2001, supports small grassroots organizations focused on social and environmental justice. They prioritize equitable solutions and sustainable community development, funding initiatives related to environmental education, justice, and food security. Grants are available to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in specific geographical areas including Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City, excluding funding for lobbying, land acquisition, and scholarships.

Overview

NOTE: We review letters of inquiry on a continual basis, projects that fit within the foundation’s priority areas will be asked to prepare a full proposal for consideration by the foundation’s Board of Trustees. Who We Are The Block Foundation is a small family foundation established in 2001 to honor the memories of Harris & Frances Block and their daughter Carol Block Maurer. We are a small, family operated foundation whose ideological makeup reflects our family values. Mission The Harris and Frances Block Foundation seeks equitable solutions to social and environmental problems, working with small and emerging organizations to improve our communities and impact the world. Values The Harris and Frances Block Foundation holds as values: Community: Where change begins and grows to scale. Justice: Both social and environmental. Equality: Aspiring towards a society that honors the potential of all humans. Access: Equitable access to systems, resources, and opportunities. Sustainability: Both social and environmental. What We Fund The Block Foundation supports small grassroots not-for-profit organizations with grants that work to foster just and sustainable communities. Environmental Issues Environmental Education Environmental Justice Food and Farm Initiatives Farm and Garden Programs Farmworker’s Rights Food Justice

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants will only be awarded to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations or groups that work through a tax-exempt organization.We focus our grantmaking in the geographical locations of our Board of Trustees:Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City.

Ineligibility

The Block Foundation does not fund:Lobbying, or efforts to influence public electionsLand acquisitionCapital constructionEndowmentsDeficit financingScholarships