Education Policy

Northwest Fund for the Environment

Grants by the Northwest Fund are from an endowment designated to be spent promoting change in the uses of natural resources which will increase their protection and preservation in the State of Washington. Special emphasis is placed on "the protection of wild fish, native wildlife, natural forests, wetlands and shorelines, and the preservation of pure and free-flowing waters."

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Education Policy

EDUCATIONAL GRANTMAKING POLICY

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES NW FUND POSITION

K-12 General Education - formal school based------------------------------------------- Do not consider
General Environmental Education - outreach -------------------------------------------- Occasionally consider
Education & Support for environmental workers - professional development ------ Usually consider

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY SPONSORS

Educational Institutions - accredited------------------------------------------------------- Do not consider
General Non-profit organizations ----------------------------------------------------------- Occasionally consider
Environmental Organizations --------------------------------------------------------------- Generally consider

Factors included in decision making process:

Is issue urgent?
Does educational activity lead to changed behaviors or increased awareness?
How significant will the impact be?
Does it support a larger effort or strategy?