The world’s growth in population and resource consumption has led to the loss of forests and biodiversity, overharvesting of fisheries, degradation of marine resources, air and water pollution, and growing impacts from climate change.
The world’s growth in population and resource consumption has led to the loss of forests and biodiversity, overharvesting of fisheries, degradation of marine resources, air and water pollution, and growing impacts from climate change.
Areas of work
David and Lucile Packard Foundation grantmaking is focused on ocean and land conservation, climate change mitigation, and scientific research. It invest in action and ideas that conserve and restore ecosystems while enhancing human well-being. It supports public policy reforms, changes in private sector practices, and scientific activities to develop essential knowledge and tools for addressing current and future priorities.
Programs
- Conservation and science
- Population and reproductive health
- Children, families and communities
- Local grantmaking
Sub programs
- Climate
- Land
- Oceans
- Science
Vision
The foundation is working toward a future where the Earth’s ecosystems can support a diversity and abundance of life while meeting human needs, resource management decisions are based on sound science and information, and effective governance and management systems ensure the sustainability of resource use and the equitable distribution of benefits.
Grantee opportunities
- Grant proposals from only charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt, charitable organizations are accepted
- Before preparing a letter of inquiry or grant proposal, applicants are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines and geographic limitations for their area of interest. To find information about current and previous grants, visit foundation’s Grant Database.