Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “prior” · $510,000

• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F · Belfast, ME · 2024

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that a… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate institution located only in California or New England and have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F · Belfast, ME · 2023

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their fie… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior · Belfast, ME · 2022

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their fie… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. less

Grant history

All 18 reported grants, largest first.

• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy · Belfast, ME · 2024

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that a… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate institution located only in California or New England and have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F · Belfast, ME · 2024

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that a… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate institution located only in California or New England and have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy · Belfast, ME · 2023

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental

• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F · Belfast, ME · 2023

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their fie… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior · Belfast, ME · 2022

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their fie… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. less
• $170,000

  Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current · Belfast, ME · 2022

  The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their fie… read allThe Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. less
• $60,000

  Community Water Center · Visalia, CA · 2024

  To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water.

• $60,000

  Frontline Catalysts · Oakland, CA · 2022

  Leadership Grant: To advance solutions that strengthen community resilence to climate change for migrant and first-generation youth.

• $57,500

  Woodwell Climate Research Center · Falmouth, MA · 2023

  To integrate climate justice principles into the work of Woodwell Climate Research Center including policy advocacy, partnerships, and staff education.

• $50,000

  Frontline Catalysts · Oakland, CA · 2024

  For the Project Coordinator position at Frontline Catalysts to be filled by Switzer Fellow Catalina Garzn-Galvis. The grant award will support the project as outlined in the proposal for this one-year period.

• $42,500

  Real Edgemere Clt · Queens, NY · 2023

  The ReAL Edgemere CLT was selected by the City of New York to receive 119 publicly-owned lots to develop flood-resilient affordable homeownership and publicly accessible open space. The purpose of the grant is to hire i… read allThe ReAL Edgemere CLT was selected by the City of New York to receive 119 publicly-owned lots to develop flood-resilient affordable homeownership and publicly accessible open space. The purpose of the grant is to hire its first staff member in the position of Interim Manager. less
• $40,000

  Arctos Consortium -Community Initia · Oakland, CA · 2022

  Leadership Grant: to strategically review, analyze and provide recommendations on how Arctos can mobilize high-quality biodiversity data and create a sustainable system for long-term implementation. The results will ult… read allLeadership Grant: to strategically review, analyze and provide recommendations on how Arctos can mobilize high-quality biodiversity data and create a sustainable system for long-term implementation. The results will ultimately facilitate research and impact in many disciplines including evolutionary biology, ecology, conservation, parasitology and epidemiology. less
• $40,000

  St Croix Environmental Association · Christiansted, VI · 2022

  Leadership Grant: To connect and build programs with local schools in St. Croix by providing resources and interdisciplinary educational content to local teachers.

• $26,156

  Professional Development Grants · Belfast, ME · 2024

  Grants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a co… read allGrants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a conference or other professional activity that will clearly advance career goals. Awards are made to Switzer Fellows who have completed their fellowship year and are professionally employed or continuing their graduate studies with a focus on improving environmental quality. less
• $16,887

  Professional Development Grants · Belfast, ME · 2023

  Grants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a co… read allGrants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a conference or other professional activity that will clearly advance career goals. (See attached) less
• $13,265

  Professional Development Grants · Belfast, ME · 2022

  Grants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a co… read allGrants are made for the professional development of Switzer Fellows. Funds are provided for training in non-profit management, communications, leadership, or other relevant professional skills, or for attendance at a conference or other professional activity that will clearly advance career goals. (See attached) less
• $5,000

  Other Grants · Belfast, ME · 2023

  These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See… read allThese are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) less
• $300

  Other Grants · Belfast, ME · 2022

  These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See… read allThese are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) less

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