Maki Foundation Grant Program

The Maki Foundation Grant Program, established in 1981, focuses on environmental protection in the western United States. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, aimed at organizations where modest support can create significant impact. Priorities include wilderness protection, river conservation, biological diversity, and public lands management. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and operate within specific states. The foundation avoids funding large groups or projects involving community recreation facilities and wildlife rehabilitation.

Background
The Maki Foundation, established in 1981, is concerned with environmental protection in the western United States. The Foundation awards grants to organizations and projects where modest support can make a significant contribution. Most awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Because of its small size, the Foundation rarely funds groups with annual budgets over $1 million.
At this time, the Foundation's priorities are as follows:

• wilderness and wildlands protectionriver and wetlands conservationbiological diversity conservationpublic lands management

Eligibility

Organizations with 501(c)3 tax exemption ruling are eligible to apply. The Maki Foundation's geographic area of interest includes New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.

Ineligibility

Because of its small size, the Foundation rarely funds groups with annual budgets over $1 million.The Foundation does not consider requests for the acquisition or
construction of community recreation facilities, buildings, municipal
parks, reservoirs, and similar projects. Limited resources preclude
consideration of funding for wildlife rehabilitation centers, zoos,
recycling programs, tree planting projects, toxic waste cleanup, film
productions, and fellowships.