Spectacled Bear Grant

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, our main goals are:
Bear conservation: Our goal is to conserve all 8 species through diminishing negative interactions via educating the public, providing co-existence strategies, volunteering, partnering with organizations for rehabilitation efforts and giving these animals a voice.Habitat preservation: As our organization grows, we will have dedicated spaces of land for these creatures to roam unharmed along with the other animals that live there.
Bear Grounds Coffee Co. is providing its first award toward bear conservation with the Spectacled Bear Grant in 2026. This funding is for research, rehabilitation, spectacled bear or territory conservation efforts only. One applicant will receive $200 to support their project.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

• Scientific research and field studies.
• Wildlife rehabilitation and rescue programs.
• Habitat protection and restoration.
• Community-based conservation initiatives.
• Anti-poaching and human–bear conflict mitigation efforts.
• Sustainable coexistence programs.

Eligibility

Who is Eligible?Researchers and scientists.Conservation organizations.Wildlife rehabilitation centers.Community-based conservation groups.Local community organizations.

Ineligibility

Projects unrelated to spectacled bears or their habitat.
General operating expenses not tied to a specific bear conservation project.
Fundraising campaigns or donor development.
Political advocacy or lobbying.
Projects outside the spectacled bear range.