The Christopher Reynolds Foundation offers grants to support transformative work at the intersection of climate justice, climate resilience, and ecosystem health. The Foundation prioritizes systems-level change and encourages efforts grounded in equity and agroecology, particularly those aligned with natural systems and global justice frameworks. Projects that operate at bioregional, regional, or global levels and demonstrate strong collaborations or networks are encouraged, especially when they contribute to long-term sustainability and systemic shifts.
The Foundation uses a two-step application process, beginning with a required Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Prospective applicants must not submit full proposals without explicit invitation from the Foundation staff and approval from the Executive Director. Initial outreach via phone, email, or fax is welcomed and may serve as an introduction to the organization’s goals. The LOI should summarize the purpose and scope of the proposed work, and clarify its alignment with the Foundation’s mission. If the LOI is accepted, applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal through the online grants system.
To begin the application process, organizations must first register through the online portal. Once registered, applicants can draft, save, and submit their proposals using the system. Upload functionality is limited to one document per field, and formatting from word processors may be lost during submission, especially for bulleted lists or styled text. Technical support is available for applicants during weekday business hours. Additionally, a PDF version of the application guide is available to support applicants through the process.
No specific funding amounts, matching requirements, or program budgets are disclosed in the guidelines. Similarly, the Foundation does not list eligibility criteria by entity type, but its narrative focus implies interest in mission-aligned nonprofit organizations and collaborations that can contribute to systems change. The timeline for review or award notification is not specified, nor is a submission deadline indicated.
For technical questions or assistance with the online portal, applicants may contact the Grants Manager at GMA Foundations. For questions related to the grant program itself, inquiries can be directed to Pailey Feakes at pfeakes@gmafoundations.com or by phone at (617) 399-0417.
