Charlotte Martin Foundation Grant

The Charlotte Martin Foundation is a private, independent foundation dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat. With a focus on the Northwestern United States, the foundation prioritizes community engagement, place-based investment, and expanding opportunities for underserved populations. The foundation has clearly stated its commitment to addressing systemic inequities and the historical context that has led to disparities, especially in communities of color. Their values reflect a deep dedication to social justice and environmental sustainability. For 2025, the foundation is responding to destabilizing funding cuts under the current administration by increasing both the total amount distributed and the number of grants made. There will be two grant cycles in 2025. The first cycle opens on May 1, 2025, and closes on June 1, 2025, with decisions announced by July 30. The second cycle opens on September 1, 2025, and closes on October 1, 2025, with decisions announced by November 15. The foundation will continue focusing on two primary areas: support for rural BIPOC youth and climate-related initiatives, especially those concerning biodiversity and habitat preservation. Funding may be used for general operating support. Specific youth initiatives include educational programs (especially STEAM-related), cultural engagement, athletics, and early college readiness. Wildlife initiatives focus on climate-informed conservation efforts, community education on biodiversity, landscape connectivity, and adaptive restoration strategies. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations operating in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, with a particular emphasis on BIPOC-led organizations in rural communities. Programs must align with the foundation's focus areas. Applications must be submitted online during the specified open dates. The application portal allows users to save drafts and return later to complete their submissions. Application materials include reading detailed focus areas and exclusions, reviewing FAQ content, and previewing PDF versions of the applications for the Youth and Wildlife & Habitat categories. There are no additional stated matching requirements, and application drafts can be saved mid-process. Interested applicants are encouraged to stay informed through the foundation's contact list and YouTube channel.